PENLAND SCHOLARSHIPS SUMMER 

Penland is an intentionally inclusive community that values the creative energy that arises from diverse artistic visions and approaches.

Our scholarship program exists to make our workshops accessible to those who are not able to participate without financial assistance and to create educational opportunities for people who have been underrepresented at Penland and in the craft world. 

Important Dates

• November 15, Summer 2025 scholarships application opens
• December 16, 11:59 EST – Applications due
• February 1, 2024 –  Applicants notified of their status 

Now easier to apply

• The Slideroom fee has been reduced to $5. (If selected for a scholarship, all scholarship recipients  will be charged a nonrefundable $25 processing fee.) 
• Letters of recommendation are no longer required, but we still ask you to give us names and contact information for two references. 
• We have removed the image requirement from full scholarships unless the funder has asked that we review images as part of the application process. About 80% of our full scholarships do not require images.

Scholarship Categories

• Full Scholarship students receive meals, housing, and tuition 
• $500, $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 Scholarship: students receive $500 to $2,000 toward the cost of their workshop. If you receive one of these scholarships, the scholarship amount will be deducted from your bill of tuition, room and board.
• Studio Assistantships: Studio assistants work in the studio assisting the instructor and the studio coordinator before, during, and after their workshop. They receive room, meals, and tuition. More information here.
• The Pines Scholarship: This is an opportunity for a limited number of people to work at Penland for one or two weeks and then take a workshop. See details below.

Two Application Periods

• First Summer Scholarship Application Period, November 15 – December 16, 2024
  The following are available in ALL workshops:
  • • • Full scholarships
      • $500, $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 scholarships
      • Pines Scholarships
• Second Summer Scholarship Application Period, March 1 (until filled)
  $500, $1,000, $1,5000 and $2,000 scholarships will be available for some workshops. Applications will be accepted until all scholarships are awarded.

Important Information

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Scholarships are intended for students who would have difficulty attending Penland without financial assistance.
• If you are not selected for a scholarship during the initial selection, you may apply as a full-paying student when regular enrollment opens if space is available. 
• Scholarship students receive hostel housing. Hostels are common living areas accommodating up to 13 students.
• All students, including scholarship students, are responsible for the cost of materials used in their own production.
• A complete list of specially funded, named scholarships is available HERE. (The application process will guide you though questions to determine your eligibility for scholarships. It is not necessary to research Penland’s extensive list of scholarships.)
• All scholarship students – including assistants – are subject to all policies and procedures for registration at Penland including the cancellation and refund policy, $25 registration fee, and the transfer fee policy. 

How to Apply for a Scholarship or Studio Assistantship

1. Read the cancellation and refund policy.
2. Read about the cost of materials on the registration page. 
3. If applying for a studio assistantship, check this page or Slideroom to determine availability.
4. Applying for a scholarship requires:
   1. nonrefundable $5 Slideroom fee. (If you receive a scholarship or an assistantship, you will also be charged a $25 nonrefundable processing fee.)
   2. Two references.
   3. Applications for studio assistantships and some full scholarships require images of your work.
5. Apply online at penland.slideroom.com for scholarships and studio assistantships.
6. Complete your application by 11:59 pm EST on December 16, 2024. 
7. You will be notified of your status by February 1 and be asked to pay in full by April 15.