Nebraska Independent Fabric Shops Scholarship
Award $500 Scholarship
Information must be received by March 31 to be considered for scholarship award for fall semester.
NIFS, or Nebraska Independent Fabric Shops, is an organization comprise of owners of independent fabric shops throughout the state. The purpose of the organization is to provide opportunities for networking and success of member shops as well as to promote the art and appreciation of fabrics, sewing and quilting.
APPLICANT NAME ______________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________
CONTACT______________________________________________________
Application Requirements:
*Nebraska Residency
*Acceptance to Nebraska college, university or community college
*Enrollment in program to pursue a career in family and consumer sciences, textiles and design, quilt or museum studies, art or related field of interest
*Minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
*Short essay stating information listed below
Complete the following:
*Are you a Nebraska resident ____yes ____no
*Nebraska college, university or community college accepted to and plan to attend
______________________________________________
*Classification for Fall ____Incoming Freshman
____Sophomore _____Junior ____Senior
*Field of Study/Degree___________________________________________
High School Attended___________________________________________
Attach a short essay stating:
Activities/Leadership roles
Intended field of study and reason for selection
Future career goals
Current interest of involvement in family and consumer sciences, textiles and design, quilt or museum studies, art or related field of study
Send:
Application form Submit to: Nebraska Independent Fabric Shops
Essay The Quilt Rack, C/O Lisa DeBord
Transcripts (High School or College) 101 West Front Street
Three letters of reference North Platte, NE 69101
308-532-2606 lisa@the-quilt-rack.com