2026 HGA Dendel Scholarship

The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. offers scholarships for students enrolled in accredited academic programs in the United States and Canada. The scholarships fund students furthering their education in the field of fiber arts, including textile research, history, and conservation. Rather than financial need, scholarship funds are awarded based on artistic and technical excellence and/or on demonstrated excellence in research of textiles, textile history, and textile conservation. Scholarship funds of $4,000 or more are awarded annually for the academic year.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 1, 2026
• Value$4,000
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorHandweavers Guild of America, Inc.
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

Scholarship funds of $4,000 or more are awarded annually for the academic year.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate fiber arts academic program in the United States or Canada.
• Scholarship funds will only be applied towards expenses directly tied to your study at the accredited institution you are currently enrolled. Scholarship funds can not be applied to an independent workshop.
• Only one scholarship is awarded per individual per year.
• Applicants are not required to be members of HGA.
• Application and all support materials must be received on or before the May 1 deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Check also:
Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarships for International Students 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Step 1: Complete Application
Applications must be submitted online through the HGA website by May 1.

Step 2: Submit Support Materials
Support materials will only be accepted through the online application. Support materials include:

1. Unofficial Transcript from your institution documenting enrollment, coursework, academic strength, etc.
2. Work Samples (Digital Images, articles, publications)

For more details, visit   HGA Scholarship Webpage