| Scholarship Opportunites at Anderson Ranch Arts Center
» Download a 2010 scholarship application.
Scholarship Opportunities
Our Summer Workshop program is underwritten by the many gifts, donations of art, and special event proceeds Anderson Ranch receives each year. Tuition charged does not cover all the costs of the individual workshops; all participants are subsidized by those contributions.
In addition, we are dedicated to offering opportunities to promising artists and increasing access to our programs for a diverse group of participants.
Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. In 2009, approximately 20% of our workshop participants received some level of scholarship support; our goal is to offer the same level of support in 2010. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, both individuals and foundations, either through endowed funds or special gifts. We are grateful for these important gifts; a complete list of supporters is available in our Annual Report.
All scholarship applications are reviewed based on:
- Artistic merit
- Potential for artistic development through our programs
- Diversity including age, geographic location, ethnic background
- Financial need.
Applicants are encouraged to address these points as appropriate in their cover letters. Most scholarship awards cover part or all of the tuition; the registration fee, studio fee, housing, meals, travel and supplies are usually the responsibility of the participant.
Please check the box on the scholarship application if you are eligible for the following special scholarship funds:
Hearst Scholarship Fund.
Anderson Ranch has a limited number of Hearst Scholarships available that go beyond the basic tuition grant. The William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund is for graduating high school seniors and currently-enrolled college students. The fund provides for tuition, studio fee and additional assistance toward art supplies, meals, housing or transportation based upon individual need. You must check off the appropriate box on the application form in order to be considered.
Scholarship Application Procedure
Please click here to download a scholarship application form.
When applying, please indicate your first, second and third workshop choices, as well as any housing preferences. There is no
fee to apply, but if you are awarded a scholarship you will be required to submit a $300 deposit
to accept your award. If you wish to take a particular workshop whether or not you receive a scholarship, you are encouraged to register for the workshop in addition to submitting a scholarship application. If you are awarded a scholarship, we will credit your account. However, you will be required to pay your workshop and housing deposits at the time of registration and you will be assessed cancellation fees if you cancel.
Adult Scholarship Application Deadline
Complete applications for adult scholarships must be received by March 15, 2010. Notification Date: April 2, 2010.
Children's Scholarship Application Deadline:
Complete applications for children's scholarships must be received by March 15, 2010. Notification Date: April 2, 2010. Please see the application form for special instructions regarding children. Applications submitted after deadline will be considered only if space and funding permts.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
The Furniture Society and PowerMatic Workshop Scholarship
The Furniture Society and Powermatic will offer competitive scholarships for students to attend one-or two-week workshops in 2010 at Anderson Ranch Arts Center. For complete details and application visit www.furnituresociety.org.
Student/Teacher Scholarships
A 50% tuition scholarship is offered to full-time students, K-12 teachers and college professors on a space-available basis. In order to receive this scholarship, you must wait until 30 days prior to the start of the workshop to enroll. If a workshop you are interested in is still open 30 days before the start date, you may enroll at half the cost of tuition; you will be asked to submit documentation of your status as a student or teacher. Tuition, studio fee, registration fee and housing (if available) are all due in full at the time of registration.
Receiving College Credit for Ranch Workshops
Many colleges and universities in the United States, such as the University of Colorado at Boulder, may be willing to offer college credit to enrolled students for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch; to learn more, contact the Registrar at your school or Anderson Ranch’s Registrar.
If you are not currently enrolled in a college or university, you may qualify for undergraduate college credit for most Ranch workshops through Colorado Mountain College (CMC). This requires that you also register with CMC and pay their fees at least 30 days prior to the start of your workshop. For current fees or to enroll with CMC, please call 970-925-7740.
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