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CHT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The CHT Scholarship program has been established to support individuals in their pursuit of fiber arts in the state of Texas.

CHT’s mission is to support individuals and guilds in Texas through education and networking of the history, the craft, the art, fashion and innovation in weaving, spinning and related fiber arts techniques, CHT has committed to provide financial scholarships to our members.

CHT scholarships open doors to learn more about weaving, spinning, and related fiber arts to share that knowledge with the CHT community.

Eligibility details and more are below. 

To apply, please use the online scholarship form below or contact us using the Scholarships subject to request a mailable PDF form.

Apply online at:

(For use by an individual CHT member to help with costs of workshop or events - please login.)

(This includes, but is not limited to, workshops hosted by a Texas Guild/Fiber Group with at least one member of CHT.)

Full Program Information:

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP:

FOCUS OF SCHOLARSHIPS:

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT REQUIREMENTS

Recipient will be required to perform at least one of the following services in return for their scholarship.

CHT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS

Time Guidelines:

Applications must be received or postmarked no later than six (6) weeks prior to the requested event. Applications that are not received on time will not be considered.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

Application materials may be submitted:

Review and Recommendation

The application materials will be reviewed by the members of the CHT Scholarship Committee. If additional documentation is required, a member of the committee will contact the applicant to obtain this information.  The committee’s recommendation for awarding of the scholarship and the amount of the scholarship will be presented to the board for final approval.  Upon completion of the review and approval process the recipient will be notified of final status of their request.

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES – Individual Applicants:

Note:  Reimbursement is limited to amount of scholarship awarded and therefore may not cover all expenses. 

Eligible expenses:

Expense reimbursement must be submitted to CHT Scholarship Committee for review, approval, and processing by CHT Treasurer for payment.

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES – Workshops attended by multiple people

This includes, but is not limited to, workshops hosted by a Texas Guild/Fiber Group with at least one member of CHT.

Note: Reimbursement is limited to amount of scholarship awarded and therefore may not cover all expenses.

Eligible expenses: For Event with 4-8 Attendees: Maximum Scholarship $650

Eligible expenses: For Event with 9-19 Attendees: Maximum Scholarship $450

Eligible expenses: For Event with 20 or more Attendees: Maximum Scholarship $250

Expense reimbursement must be submitted to CHT Scholarship Committee for review, approval, and processing by CHT Treasurer for payment.

Please note that submission of an application for a scholarship is not a guarantee that one will be awarded.