Member Scholarship Application

TACA is a member-driven organization working to unite craft creators, collectors and supporters of every level. In our efforts to encourage, develop and promote craft artists, we encourage our members to explore workshops, events and other professional development opportunities across the country and throughout Tennessee. These offerings may vary from technical, craft-specific courses to general business-related workshops. All help members progress along their unique career path.

To ensure these valuable opportunities are available to all interested members, TACA offers scholarships up to $250 to cover the expense of the opportunity.

Interested members should read the Eligibility Guidelines listed below. If eligible, simply download the 2013 Scholarship Application, complete and return to the TACA office.

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Eligibility Guidelines

1. Applicant must be a TACA member in good standing, and must have been a member in the prior calendar year for which funding is being requested.
2. The scholarship must be used for educational events such as classes, workshops, professional craft conferences or the like, which will further the applicant's professional development in his/her craft.
3. The applicant will be required to show proof of attendance.  Any monies not used for the purpose stated in the application must be returned to TACA.  Award monies must be used within one year of being awarded.
4. Upon returning from the event for which funding was received, applicant agrees to:
   • Provide a written summary detailing how this funding assisted his/her professional development and will further his/her career as a craft artist. Written reports should be 300-500 words in length, typed, and mailed to the TACA office no later than 30 days after the event and should include copies of receipts plus proof of attendance.
   • Report to his/her local TACA chapter, participating in a subsequent chapter meeting in which s/he will demonstrate the newly learned technique, skill, knowledge, etc. for which funding was received.  Note: In the event the acquired knowledge is such that it isn't able to be demonstrated, s/he agrees to provide an oral report to the group instead, with accompanying slide show, photos or other visuals.
5. Applications will be acknowledged when received, and reviewed on a quarterly basis. Submission deadlines & notification dates are as follows:

Applicants will be notified by mail of the Committee's decision. Questions regarding the status of an application may be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

6. Members may apply for scholarships anytime; however, members who are awarded funding are only eligible to receive additional scholarships a minimum of three (3) years after the date in which prior funding was awarded. Requests considered equal in all other respects, preference will be given to first-time applicants.
7. Failure to abide by any of the above guidelines will result in disqualification from future funding.

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