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SIBS Scholarships

these scholarships are funded by sibs through grants and donations. 

Recipients are selected by the institution, or a three person panel of readers, which includes at least one Governance Committee member. If you have any questions or would like to discuss partnering with us please email scholarshipssibs@gmail.com.

Woodcrest Farm and Forge

2 weeks prior to class start

We’re once again partnering with the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths to provide scholarship funding to our Blacksmithing programs. Priority will be given to new students who identify as LGBTQIA+/BIPOC/Disability.

Hillsborough, NC

Adam's Forge

Currently Open

Adam's Forge is creating connections through blacksmithing, metal art and other creative handcrafts. Our mission at Adam’s Forge is to provide a safe, inclusive, diverse and thriving community where people of all ages and backgrounds can share in the traditions, knowledge, artistry and skills of metalsmiths and other hand-crafted arts.

We request that you not apply unless finances are a barrier. If paying would be a hardship and you are at least 18, please submit this form.

Simi Valley, California

Hardy and Fuller

Accepting Applications

We are so excited to partner with The Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths to offer blacksmith/open studio scholarships for adults! We will be able to offer one scholarship per month. If you, or someone you know, is lacking the funds to experiment with this art-form, please apply! We will lottery pick a person every month and your application will be included for every pick.

Denver Colorado

Desert Metal Craft

Accepting Applications

Please see this brief description and shoot us a message if you’d like to apply. Contact us at info@desertmetalcraft.org

This scholarship is made possible by the Society for Inclusive Blacksmiths to increase accountability within the craft and to support diversity in the field of blacksmithing. The SIBs scholarship is available to individuals from a historically marginalized group, which includes anyone who identifies as BIPOC, LGBTQA+, female, or disabled. The SIBs scholarship is only available for blacksmithing classes and for students 18 or older.

Tucson Arizona, USA

Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

Accepting Applications

100% tuition coverage – SIBs fund. This scholarship is made possible by the Society for Inclusive Blacksmiths to increase accountability within the craft and to support diversity in the field of blacksmithing. The SIBs scholarship covers 100% of the tuition portion of your class fee, and you will contribute the materials fee. This scholarship is available to individuals from a historically marginalized group, which includes anyone who identifies as BIPOC, LGBTQA+, female, or disabled. Students must be 18 or older and enrolling in a blacksmithing class.

Minneapolis Minnesota, USA

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