Opportunity Details

Description: Students who are 16 years of age or older who are interested in pursuing the development of their talents in an art discipline may apply for this award. Students must have a history of movement to obtain work in agriculture.
Application requirements for the Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers are:

Application form
Recommendation letter
Budget and work samples (for $500 or more grant)
Additional Information: This scholarship was funded by a bequest from Berrien Fragos Thorn, and was initiated in order to foster and encourage the creative talents of individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further talent development. Please note: Applicants need not be enrolled in school at time of application.
Award Amount: Up to $2,500 annually, non-renewable. The award may be used for workshops, materials, study with a mentor, course enrollment, mileage, lost wages, etc. The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,500.

Deadline Information:
Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, November 1