Scholarships
The Stained Glass School of the Stained Glass Association of America offers three scholarships:
- The Dorothy L. Maddy Academic Scholarship consists of one award up to $1000 to a student enrolled in a full-time academic program. Recipients may apply for a one-time renewal.
- The Dorothy L. Maddy Workshop/Seminar Scholarship consists of the award of tuition fees for hands-on, short term workshops and classes. Applicants will be awarded up to $600. In each scholarship year, tuition fees for classes completed before the application deadline are eligible.
- The Albinas Elskus Scholarship provided by the Maldeb Foundation. This scholarship is designated for an artist who displays the promise for creativity in the stained glass arts. Applicants will be awarded $1000 which may be used towards academic tuition or workshops.
Please note new scholarship application deadlines!
Applications can be downloaded in Acrobat (pdf) format by clicking this link. You can also request an application by calling (800) 438-9581 or by e-mailing your request along with your name and mailing address information to sgaa@kcnet.com.
Stained glass is an art form that is not entirely known and not really common especially in my world,which is West Africa,GHANA maybe because of its ‘simple complexities’.However having come across two books centering on stained glass and how it is made,I have developed a keen interest in it.Being an artist it is a joy to discover various mediums,not that one could ever fully exploit those on my continent and in my environment but a foreign meduim/art is always met with sheer pleasure.I would love to find a way to work into your scholarship scheme,you have my address.Please do contact me it would be a great honour for us both.And yes I do know this is not a comment but an opportunity is an opportunity.Merci beaucoup.
You’re welcome to apply for the Dorothy L. Maddy Scholarship using either the downloadable application (PDF link above) or by emailing the information specified on that application to headquarters@SGAAOnline.com.
i want to learn how to do stained glass
I have been employed as a Stained Glass artist for 7 years now. I know how to do both leaded panels and the copper foil method. I’ve done commissions for residential and commercial properties, as well as maintaining a retail shop and teaching a basis Stained Glass Course and Glass Fusing workshops. I have also done some painting on glass…
What I am looking for, is a way to further my education in all aspects of Stained Glass, I lack the knowledge and confidence to take on large public installations as far as re-inforcement of the piece. I would also like to get into larger fused glass pieces.
Can you tell me how the Scholarship Fund works? Would I be someone who would qualify for this? And, how long are your courses, and would I be a good candidate to learn something?
Thanks in advance for the information,
Mary Lou
Mary Lou:
You would be a candidate for the workshop scholarship. The application form (downloadable in the page above) has the information you need to apply for the scholarship. There are many good workshops being offered across the country that teach the skills needed to advance your career in stained glass. You can find information about many workshops in the “FYI: Notes & News” department of The Stained Glass Quarterly. (www.stainedglassquarterly.com)