BRANDYWINE VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD 2022 SCHOLARSHIPS

Purpose: To support students pursuing post-secondary education or training in textile, sewing, quilting, fiber, fabric arts and/or technology or related areas.

Scholarship Awards: Individual awards will range from $250 to $500.

Applicant Requirements: An applicant must be a student in good standing who is pursuing or planning to pursue post-secondary education or training in textile or fabric-related technology or arts. The applicant’s primary residence must be in New Castle County, DE or Delaware/ Chester County PA.

Deadline: May 15, 2022

Application: Applicant must submit a brief application letter to bvqscholarships@yahoo.com. The letter must include:

• Description of applicant’s interest in and experience with textiles, sewing or fabric-related areas. Photographs or drawing may be attached if appropriate.)
• Current school enrollment status and name of school.
• Planned or current major or course of study and career goals (including where training is/ will be pursued).
• Request for funding: Amount and planned use.
• Contact information including postal and email addresses and phone number.
• Recommendation: Contact information including a phone number and email address of an instructor, teacher or other appropriate individual.

Review: A committee with approval of the Brandywine Valley Quilters Board will select the award recipient(s). All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by June 1, 2022.

Follow-up: Within 6 months of receiving the scholarship award, recipients are expected to send an email or letter of acknowledgement which briefly describes how the award has been used. Send to bvqscholarships@yahoo.com.

The recipient may be invited to report on their activities, experiences, or accomplishments at a regular monthly meeting of the Guild.