Wooden Horse Arts Guild

Wooden Horse Arts Guild, Inc.
Education Scholarship/Grants Fund

The Wooden Horse Arts Guild, Inc., known as WHAG, is a nonprofit charitable organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our mission is to:

Build community through the arts.
Promote artists, craftsmen, musicians and writers.
Provide opportunities for youth and adults.
Undertake charitable and educational activities.
Preserve the arts and crafts.
Provide an organization and physical space where artists and patrons of the arts may come together for mutual support, education and commerce.

One of the ways WHAG fulfills its mission is through our Arts Education Scholarship/Grants Fund. The fund is supported by donations from members and the general public and fund raising events conducted by WHAG.

Who and What the Fund Supports

The fund provides matching scholarships and grants to enable Vermont residents, age 14 and over, to enhance their growth and education in the arts, crafts, music and writing. Preference is given to residents of Orleans County and first-time applicants. We accept applications from individuals not groups. Activities supported by the fund include, but are not limited to, workshops, private or group lessons, performances, instrument rental or purchase and acquisition of art supplies.

Deadlines, Applications and Reports

The committee reviews applications and makes award decisions up to three times per year. Deadlines for applications are:

March 15 (for 2010 this deadline is extended to April 15)
September 15

Award decisions will be made within 1 week of the application deadlines. The number of and amount of awards will be determined annually by the Committee. Awards will be paid directly to the activity or provider or to the awardee upon presentation of appropriate documentation or receipt. If you receive an award you will be required to provide a written report to WHAG within 30 days of using the award. You will receive an Awardee Report form for this purpose.

Guidelines

If you wish to apply for a scholarship or grant, you will increase your chances of being approved by following these guidelines.

Request support for activities that fit the Fund’s stated purpose.
Awards can only be applied toward future expenses and are to be used within 12 months of receiving the award.
Clearly describe the skills you will gain.
Demonstrate potential for growth.
Provide a portion of the funds needed.
Make sure your application is legible.
Attach two reference letters from non-family members; one of which must be from someone in the arts, crafts, music or writing fields with knowledge of your potential; one of the letters must be from someone who will not benefit financially from the award.
Attach brochures and/or registration forms that describe the event you wish to attend.
Make sure WHAG receives your completed application and all attachments before the deadline.

Download An Application

The scholarship application can be downloaded here.

Free program Adobe Acrobat Reader required; click here to get it:

Or, request an application by writing to Wooden Horse Arts Guild, Inc., P.O. Box 502, North Troy, VT.

Donations to the Wooden Horse Arts Guild Arts Education Scholarship/Grant Fund are gratefully received and fully tax deductible under 501-c-3 section 70 of the Internal Revenue Code.


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