Penland School of Craft Spring 2026 Scholarship

Location
Penland, North Carolina, USA

Open to

  • Applicants 18 and older

  • Must not be currently enrolled in an academic program (unless specified by scholarship)

  • Must have relevant experience in the workshop’s medium (some require intermediate/advanced level skills)

  • Open to applicants interested in 1-week or 8-week spring workshops

  • Some scholarships are specific to studio areas (wood, textiles, clay) or to students from HBCUs

Application Fee
$5.00

What’s Provided

  • One full scholarship for an 8-week wood studio workshop

  • Up to 26 additional scholarships for the 8-week spring concentration, including:

    • 10 Room and Board Scholarships (approx. $6,730 remaining tuition)

    • 7 Room and Board + $1,000 Tuition Discount (approx. $5,730 remaining tuition)

    • 5 Room and Board + $1,500 Tuition Discount (approx. $5,230 remaining tuition)

  • Specific named scholarships:

    • Rhon Parker and Linda A. Reiser Scholarship (full, wood studio)

    • Samuel A. Almon Scholarship (textiles; $3,624 tuition discount)

    • Texas Star Scholarship (clay; $8,396 discount, leaving approx. $2,901 balance)

  • One full scholarship for a spring one-week workshop

  • Ten $500 and ten $1,000 scholarships for one-week workshops

    • Remaining costs range from $811–$1,750 depending on medium and award

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover

  • $300 non-refundable deposit if accepted

  • Remaining tuition/room/board costs not covered by scholarship

  • Transportation and materials (not specified, but typically not included)

Duration

  • Spring 2026 8-week Concentration or 1-week Workshop (dates not listed; check official site)

Deadline
August 15, 2025
Notifications will be sent by or before September 1, 2025

Essential Notes

  • All scholarships include shared hostel housing (up to 13 students per room)

  • Housing options include male, female, and gender-inclusive

  • Applicants must submit references, resume, statement of need, and workshop preferences

  • Some workshops require prior experience (e.g., in flameworking or glassblowing)

  • Scholarships are not transferable to other seasons or sessions