NCSW is proud to offer numerous scholarships in order to make our workshops more accessible to a diversity of artists. Each scholarship has different criteria. Currently, we are only accepting applications for an additional Young Artist’s Scholarship. All other scholarships have been awarded for the January 2023 workshops. If you are interested in attending the workshops and cost is a factor, we encourage you to apply for the Young Artist’s Scholarship if you qualify or inquire about financial aid.

North Country Studio Workshops (NCSW) Scholarships
In 2023, we will offer three scholarships that cover full tuition. NCSW Scholarships are available to a wide diversity of artists to provide professional development, educational experiences that examine and enrich the arts community, and to allow artists and craftspeople the benefits of NCSW. This scholarship is made possible through NCSW participants with funds raised at the previous workshops’ silent auction.
Learn more about the NCSW Scholarship here.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) Scholarship
This new scholarship, made possible by a generous donor, acknowledges our commitment to expand participation of artists from traditionally underrepresented communities. With this scholarship we recognize the value of diverse voices, backgrounds and experiences in creating a dynamic environment for learning. NCSW also recognizes that barriers, both historical and contemporary, can and do prevent many artists from participating in our programs. The DEIA Scholarship will cover full tuition, room, and board and is one strategy we are initiating to make our community more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible. We invite you to join us!
Learn more about the DEIA here.

Jackie Abrams Legacy Scholarship
This newly established scholarship covers full tuition, room, and board and honors the legacy of basket maker and teacher Jackie Abrams as founder, visionary, and mentor of NCSW. Designed in partnership with Jackie before her death in 2021, this scholarship is for a studio artist who has chosen to make their living through art/craft and/or teaching and who is in need of financial assistance to attend NCSW.
Learn more about the Jackie Abrams Legacy Scholarship here.

The Kira Fournier Scholarship
This scholarship provides two full tuition, room, and board scholarships to an established studio artist in order to promote their artistic growth. This scholarship was established by Benjamin Schore in memory of his late wife, an innovative New Hampshire artist who died in 2002. In 2021, NCSW was honored to receive funding from the late Benjamin Schore’s bequest that has enabled us to endow this scholarship for future generations.
Learn more about the Kira Fournier Scholarship here.

The Young Artist Scholarship
The Young Artist Scholarship covers full tuition, room, and board for an artist under the age of 35, working in any medium. Funded by an anonymous donor, this scholarship is designed to provide an emerging artist with an intensive growth experience that will help launch a career in the arts.
Learn more about the Young Artist Scholarship here.

NCSW Financial Aid
Additional aid is available. Anyone requiring financial assistance to attend NCSW including those applying for scholarships and studio assistantships is invited and encouraged to apply for Financial Aid through the scholarship application.

Applicants for any/all scholarships and financial aid must fill out the online application and submit the non-refundable $5o registration fee by June 6, 2022. To ensure greater accessibility, scholarship applications open before general registration and the $150 workshop deposit is no longer required when applying for scholarships. (Scholarship have all been awarded for 2023, please consider applying for our 2025 workshops in the future).

Studio Assistantships are also available. For details on the Studio Assistant responsibilities, and for application information, click here.
Studio Assistant applications will open June 15, 2022.

Other Opportunities:

The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts provides grants that will support New Hampshire artists to attend North Country Studio Workshops. Details and application instructions can be found here. Funding for early 2023 is not yet in place. Check with NHSCA in mid summer to make sure these grants are available.

The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen provides some supplementary assistance for artists to attend intensive workshops. Details and application information here.

The Vermont Arts Council offers matching grants to help support activities that will “enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills.” Details here.

Other scholarships may be available through other state arts councils, local guilds, foundations, and art associations. Please contact your local organizations for details.