Scholarships

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

In honor of our valued artisans and instructors, The Institute for Historic and Educational Arts is offering the following scholarships. 

Melvin Rice Memorial Scholarship –

Beginning or Intermediate Blacksmithing

Sessions open for application: 

  • Beginning Blacksmithing – Fall 2022
  • Beginning or Intermediate – Spring 2023

Sandy Kiesel Memorial Scholarship

One scholarship per class session for any of the non-blacksmithing classes will be offered. 

Sessions open for application: 

  • Fall 2022
  • Spring 2023

How to apply: 

Submit an essay of 250 words or less explaining why you believe you deserve the scholarship. Submit essay no later than 4 weeks prior to the desired class session. Entries will be reviewed and applicants notified. 

Due to class size limits, we recommend signing up for the class (50% deposit required). If scholarship is awarded, you will be refunded your deposit.