The Guild School, sponsored by the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA), established its Scholarship Program in 1985 with the first scholarship recipients attending the 1986 Guild School. Each year since then, scholarships have been awarded to deserving miniaturists.
Scholarships for Guild School 2025 have been awarded.
The scholarship application deadline for Guild School 2026 is August 1, 2025.
A full-tuition scholarship is currently valued at $2100 and pays for 36 hours of instruction plus room and board for the entire school week. Recipients must provide their own transportation and assume any other expenses incurred such as materials fees for classes (typically $20-$300) and evening seminars (typically 0-$50).
The source of funding for the Scholarship Program comes from various fundraising efforts held during the school week. The major event is the Live Auction.
Needless to say, the scholarship provides a wonderful opportunity for individuals who appreciate, and wish to learn more about creating, fine miniatures. Through the Scholarship Program, The Guild School can quite possibly become a reality for you…a friend…or a relative.
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The application for the 2026 Guild School scholarship is now available. It is due August 1, 2025.
You can download the application by clicking on the button below. (Note: We have also included a separate download of the recommendation form for your convenience.)
2026 Scholarship Application Recommendation Form
Please email the completed application to:
The Guild School Scholarship Program
Peggy Bugg, Chairperson
peggy.bugg@gmail.com
608-257-7453