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Scolarships for military veterans *LINK*

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Scolarships for military veterans *LINK*

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Scolarships for military veterans *LINK*

clay foster

"Art Experiences Honoring the Service of Returning Soldiers” is a scholarship fund for returning soldiers who have been wounded or are facing the continued impact of their military service to attend Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Every $2,500 raised supports two returning soldiers to take a one or two-week workshop at Arrowmont.

I think this a an opportunity to contribute that many WC friends will want to investigate. More info is at the link below.


Art for returning soldiers

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Charles Yawn

I am confused about who is a "returning" veteran. I "returned" from Vietnam not long ago; do I qualify for a scholarship?

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jim breeden

I also "returned" in 1972, after 3 tours in Viet Nam, does that count? :b

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Hal Taylor

Clay, sounds like a good cause. Do you know if one donates directly to Arrowmont they get more money?

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clay foster

This is the information I got from Arrowmont regarding who is eligible for a scholarship. The number of scholarships will depend on donations to the fund.

"At this late date, the best way a soldier can apply is to email or call either me [Fran Day] or Nick DeFord and tell us who he/she is, what his service was and what he is interested in. These scholarships are high priority for us so Nick and I are very approachable.

We are currently working out protocols with Healing Waters and are defining a returning soldier from a very practical standpoint--served in time of war--and/or injured in the line of duty. This may change and become more restrictive as we have more applicants."

The contact info for Fran and Nick can be found at the website below.


Fran or Nick

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clay foster

I don't think it matters. Donations to this fund will be matched by an anonymous benefactor. According to the CrowdRise website, all of the money contributed through them goes to the designated cause. Using CrowdRise is a way to reach more people, and make it easier for people to donate.

I have been an instructor at Arrowmont for 30 years, and am currently on the board of governors there.


CrowdRise