Lincoln Quilters Guild

As part of its mission to promote, showcase and educate others about quilting, The Lincoln Quilters Guild (LQG) offers an annual scholarship. The award of up to $1,000 supports quilt-related research or projects by an individual or group engaged in studies in textile history or conservation, the creative execution of quilting, or its artistic, cultural, economic, historic, or scientific impact.

Click here for complete information about the application process. Applications are due April 1.

Reminder 1: The application must be accompanied by two written letters of recommendation from persons acquainted with your quilt-related study or work. We recommend you request the letters to be sent to you so you can include them in your application packet. All materials must be received by the committee by April 1.

Reminder 2: If awarded an LQG Scholarship, you will be required to make a presentation about your project to the Lincoln Quilters Guild within a year of the award.

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Application Form

Use the File Upload tool below to attach the following documents to your application.  (The documents may be .doc, .docx, .pdf, .jpeg, or .jpg.)

Document 1 - Answers to these three questions

• Question 1: Tell us about yourself and your interest in quilts/quilting arts. Your response could include any quilt-related activity in which you have been involved (research, coursework, quilt shows in which you have participated, teaching positions, publications, community outreach, etc.)
  
  
• Question 2: Describe the research or project that will be the focus of the scholarship. Include your goals and the anticipated time required to complete the project.
  
  
• Question 3: Describe how the LQG Scholarship funds will be spent.

Documents 2 & 3 - Letters of recommendation from two persons acquainted with your quilt-related work, interests, or research.