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Old 2016-09-07, 7:46am
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Default 2017 ISGB Gathering Scholarships

2017 ISGB Gathering Scholarships

Each year ISGB offers a number of scholarships to qualifying members enabling them to attend the Gathering. The ISGB Gathering Scholarship Committee is chaired by Ann Scherm Baldwin and includes, Kendra Bruno, Lezlie Foster,Gay Massender, and Jeri Warhaftig. All decisions made by the Scholarship Committee are considered final. All stipends for scholarships will be presented at the Gathering.

A Standard Scholarship Award will Include
* Full conference registration fee
* A stipend of $100 towards hotel accommodations
* Travel stipend of $100 for North American member or $200 for International member to assist with travel expenses

The Finegan Scholarship, awarded for the first time in 2011, was created in honor of Cathy Finegan, past President and Gathering Coordinator, "for her tremendous dedication and service to our organization. Through her tireless efforts, grace, humor, and commitment to volunteerism, she has created a role model for our members and set a standard of excellence for our organization." This scholarship opportunity exists to acknowledge excellence in the art of glass beadmaking and service to our organization. The recipient will be selected on the basis of artistic excellence, commitment to the ISGB, and financial need.

The Finegan Scholarship Award will include
* Full conference registration fee
* Recipient's choice of one class at the Gathering
* Complimentary table at the Glass, Beads and Jewelry Bazaar (Electricity not included)
* A stipend of $150 towards hotel accommodations
* Travel stipend of $125 for North American member or $250 for International member to assist with travel expenses

The application form, submission details, eligibility requirements and scholarship recipient responsibilities can be found online at:
http://www.isgb.org/gathering/155-scholarshipinfo.html

The scholarship application deadline is September 28, 2016.

Please address any questions to Ann Scherm Baldwin at education@isgb.org
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