We believe that craft education should be accessible to anyone with an interest in learning.
The North House Folk School Scholarship fund has been made available through the donations of generous supporters who want to make courses available to all.
The foundation of the scholarship program is to aid those with financial need. Nestled within this overarching focus are supplemental goals for the program. They are (in no particular order): to increase the diversity of age, gender, and race in our student body; to offer opportunities to local residents of Cook County and Grand Portage, MN; to support the learning of those with professional aspirations in a particular craft area.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION UPDATE:
The application is now closed. Applicants who've applied for September-December 2025 class scholarships will hear back in mid July.
Information for applicants: What to know about the application review and when you'll hear back:
- Applicants who called North House within the application period and registered as a scholarship applicant for ONE class of interest will have their spot saved until the application review is complete.
- Once applications close June 29, three week's time is typical for review by committee.
* We're sorry, but we cannot offer scholarships for "Build Your Own" Yurt, "Build Your Own" Timber Frame, or Sail Training trip classes.
Scholarships are available at three levels.
- Half: half of tuition and materials.
- Full: full amount of tuition and materials.
- Full+: full amount of tuition and materials and $50 per course day to offset lodging/transportation costs.
*** Please note that North House does NOT offer lodging. This is the responsibility of the student.***
Any award is pending scholarship funds being made available: if their application is not funded, the applicant will be notified and their registration will be cancelled.
An individual may receive one scholarship per year maximum. The amount of funding available per year will vary, and is determined by the Board of Directors through the budgeting process.
Questions? Email sbeggs@northhouse.org.