HGA Dendel Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.
Overview
The Handweavers Guild of America administers scholarships for students enrolled in accredited fiber arts programs in the United States and Canada. These awards support study and research in fiber arts disciplines, including textile research, history, and conservation. Scholarships are granted on the basis of artistic or technical excellence and demonstrated research quality rather than financial need. Scholarship funds of $4,000 or more are awarded annually and must be applied to the academic year specified by the award.
Description: Scholarship support targets students pursuing accredited undergraduate or graduate fiber arts degrees and related textile research areas.
Award Value: Awards start at $4,000 annually and are applied toward the recipient’s academic-year expenses as specified by HGA.
- Supports accredited academic study in fiber arts and textile research.
- Awards are merit-based, not need-based.
- Minimum annual awards of $4,000; applied to a specific academic year.
Dendel Scholarship
The Dendel Scholarship is a named award established to encourage study and practice in handweaving. It was created through a donation honoring Gerald and Esther Dendel to foster continuing education in handweaving. Funds from the Dendel Scholarship may be applied to tuition, materials, or travel as determined on a case-by-case basis. Candidates are evaluated on demonstrated skill and commitment to handweaving practice.
Description: A targeted award for students who show skill, dedication, and promise in handweaving.
History of the Award: Established in memory of Gerald and Esther Dendel through a generous donor contribution to HGA.
- Focused on promoting handweaving study and practice.
- Uses include tuition, materials, or travel subject to HGA approval.
- Selection emphasizes technical skill and dedication to the craft.
Application Process
Applications for HGA scholarships are submitted online and are managed on an academic-year basis. The application portal reopens in January for scholarships that apply to the following academic year. Scholarship funds must be used for the following academic year and cannot be applied retroactively. Applicants should plan their submissions to meet the established deadlines and provide complete supporting materials.
How to apply: Submit the application and all supporting materials through HGA’s online application system.
Application Timeline: Applications reopen in January for the next academic year; materials must be submitted by the May deadline for consideration.
- Online-only submissions via HGA’s application portal.
- Portal reopens in January for awards covering the next academic year.
- Complete applications must be received by the May deadline; late or incomplete submissions are not considered.
Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to students enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate fiber arts programs in the United States or Canada. Scholarship funds must be applied toward expenses directly tied to study at the accredited institution where the recipient is enrolled; they may not be used for independent workshops. Only one scholarship may be awarded to an individual per year, and applicants are not required to be members of HGA. Applicants must provide all required materials to be considered.
Eligibility: Enrollment in an accredited U.S. or Canadian undergraduate or graduate fiber arts program; funds restricted to institution-related academic expenses.
Restrictions: One award per individual per year; funds cannot be used for independent workshops; HGA membership is not required.
- Open to students in accredited fiber arts programs in the U.S. and Canada.
- Funds must apply to expenses at the accredited institution of enrollment.
- Only one scholarship per individual per year; HGA membership is optional.