HMAG offers an Educational Scholarship which awards $500 annually to an area student for the purpose of enrolling in a semester-long Metalsmithing and/or Jewelry course at a Houston area college or university.

 

In exchange for the scholarship, the recipient will make a presentation to the HMAG membership in the form of a brief live lecture or short article for the HMAG newsletter following the experience.

 

The recipient will receive a complimentary year-long membership to HMAG and will be featured in the HMAG newsletter as well as on the HMAG website.

 

The recipient will be chosen based on a combination of merit and need.  Applicants need not be HMAG members, but must reside in the greater Houston area (within a 60 mile radius of downtown Houston).

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HMAG will coordinate with the applicant’s chosen school to award the scholarship funds.

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Eligible schools:

Glassell School of Art

Houston Community College

Alvin Community College

San Jacinto College

Lonestar Community College

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Applicants are asked to submit:

Completed application form

Statement of interest (maximum 2 pages) indicating need, experience, and goals for enrolling in a Metalsmithing and/or Jewelry course

Current resume

Digital examples of 3 images of recently produced artwork (in any media)

Two personal references, using the provided questionnaire

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