F. Lammot Berlin Arts Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Belin Arts

The Belin Arts Scholarship supports artists working in painting, sculpture, photography, music, drama, dance, literature, and architecture. Established in 1964, it provides financial assistance to help promising artists develop toward professional careers.

Scholarship Overview and History

Description: Peter Belin established the scholarship in memory of his father, Lammot Belin, with funding from the Belin family. Peter and Mary Belin were prominent philanthropists involved in Washington, D.C.’s performing arts community. The scholarship is administered through The Waverly Community House. Its purpose is to help artists of outstanding aptitude and promise advance their work.

• Established in 1964 in memory of Lammot Belin.
• Supports eight fine arts disciplines.
• Aims to help recipients develop as professional artists.

Eligibility

Qualifications: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have resided in Northeastern Pennsylvania at some point in their lives; preference is given to residents of the region. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional ability and show that their chosen field is intended to be their life’s work. Formal academic or professional training, including graduate study, is not required. Awards are made without distinction based on race, color, creed, or sex.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a connection to Northeastern Pennsylvania.
• Regional residents receive preference.
• Applicants must demonstrate artistic promise and professional commitment.
• Formal training is not required.

Application and Selection

Application requirements: Applicants must submit the official application form with evidence of exceptional ability in their chosen field. Applications must include letters of recommendation from recognized artists, experts, or judges in the relevant discipline. Applicants must also provide a detailed proposal explaining how they would use the grant, including a projected budget. Finalists are required to present their work and interview in person before the Selection Committee.

• Submit the official application form and evidence of artistic ability.
• Include recommendations from qualified people in the applicant’s field.
• Provide a detailed grant-use proposal and projected budget.
• Finalists must attend an in-person presentation and interview.

Award Terms

Award value: The annual grant is up to $10,000, and the amount awarded is determined at the discretion of the Grant Selection Committee. Funds may be used only for an individual program or proposal approved in advance by the Selection Committee and the Board of Trustees of The Waverly Community House, Inc. The grant is taxable income under Section 117 of the Internal Revenue Service Code, as amended, and the grantor will file the required reports with the IRS. Recipients must submit two progress reports to the Administrative Chairperson; failure to do so may result in termination of the grant.

• Annual award: up to $10,000.
• Use of funds requires prior approval.
• The grant is taxable income, and required IRS reports will be filed.
• Recipients must submit two progress reports.
• An award is not guaranteed if the committee finds no qualified candidate.

Application Timeline and Reporting

Application timeline: Completed applications and proposals must reach The Waverly Community House, Inc. by the January deadline each year. Applicants will be notified within 90 days whether they have been selected as finalists. After finalist presentations and interviews, applicants will be notified of the award decision within one week. Recipients must submit a progress report with photographs or other suitable documentation by November 1 and a more complete report by May 1.

• Applications are due by the annual January deadline.
• Finalist notifications are sent within 90 days.
• Award decisions are communicated within one week of finalist presentations.
• Progress reports are due November 1 and May 1.