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
Accepting Applications
We’ve just been awarded Scholarship funds for use in our Blacksmithing classes. These scholarships are made possible by the Society of Inclusive Blacksmiths (SIBs) to increase accountability within the craft and to support diversity in the field of blacksmithing. The SIBs scholarship is available to individuals from historically marginalized groups, which includes but is not limited to those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, female, and/or disabled. The SIBs scholarship is only available for blacksmithing classes and for students who are 18 years of age or older.
Apply below, application will be closed once all funds are awarded.
Hillsborough North Carolina
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