Scholarships
Scholarships
Types of Scholarships
The Philabaum Glassblowing Scholarship is named after glass artist and Sonoran Glass School co-founder Tom Philabaum. This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who has a serious interest in learning the art and craft of furnace glassblowing and who has a financial barrier that prevents him or her from pursuing an education in this glass art medium. The scholarship funds awarded to the recipient are to be used to take Sonoran Glass School’s most comprehensive semester glassblowing program. Up to $990 will be funded through this scholarship to the qualifying student or students.
We also have general scholarships applicable to other classes, summer camps, and workshops in order to make glass art more accessible to a diverse range of students. These are supported by donations and grant funding and are determined on a case-by-case basis. Scholarship amounts may vary based on funding and number of applicants. Students applying for a scholarship must fill out the application form and demonstrate a financial need that would be alleviated by receiving the scholarship.
Deadlines for Applications
Our scholarship application is available year round. If you are applying for a specific program or class, please consult the deadlines specified below.
Philabaum Glassblowing Scholarship (for fall semester class) – due July 31st
Philabaum Glassblowing Scholarship (for spring semester class) – due December 31st
Camp Fuego Scholarship (for summer camp) – due April 30th
Contribute to scholarship funds
If you would like to financially support these scholarships, we welcome donations and sponsorships. Your financial support provides opportunities to promising artists who may not have access to develop their glass art skills and further develops the glass art community.
You can contribute to our scholarship fund online through our donation page, or mail checks to:
Sonoran Glass School
633 W. 18th Street
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Please specify on your check that the donation is for the scholarship program. You can also call or email [email protected] with any questions you have.