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GHQG 2007 Scholarship Winner
Well,
congratulations again go to Stephanie Carver, (pictured on
the right with her mom, Jean Carver, and with one of her
quilts for kids) for winning this year’s $500.00 scholarship
and a one year membership to GHQG. Stephanie has been making
quilts for Connecticut Children's Medical Center for the
past 4 years and has donated about 25 quilts at this time.
Stephanie is a senior at the University of Connecticut and
is majoring in Environmental Engineering. She is currently
working as an intern at the Department of Environmental
Protection in Hartford for the second summer.
*Remember, members...the quilt show is the source of our
scholarship's funds. The Scholarship committee is chaired by
Phyllis Woodman (HQ).
Scholarship Fund
The Greater Hartford Quilt Guild will award
a $500 scholarship to a deserving applicant in their Sophomore,
Junior or Senior year of college, who has shown an active
interest in the craft of quilting. This scholarship can only
be used for textbooks or textbook related supplies that are
purchased at an on-campus book or supply store.
Click here to view and print the 2008
Scholarship Fund Application Form.
Eligibility
The applicant must be a current GHQG member, an immediate
family member of a current GHQG member or grandchild of a
current GHQG member.
Qualifications
The applicant must be enrolled in a two or four year post
secondary school/institution. The student must be a college
grade level Sophomore, Junior or Senior.
This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the applicant’s
goals and achievements, leadership qualities, and service
in school and community. The scholarship will be awarded on
the basis of overall achievement.
Application Process
To apply for this scholarship, complete the application form
and submit with the following documentation:
1. A letter or reference/recommendation from either a post
secondary school institution professor or non-family member
with information supporting the applicant’s active interest
in the craft of quilting.
2. A brief narrative detailing past, present and future:
a. Goals and achievements
b. Leadership ability
c. Community involvement
3. A brief description of what your interests are in the craft
of quilting (pictures must be included); also include what
this scholarship means to you.
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