Scholarships available:

Florida Artist Blacksmith Association Walt Anderson Scholarship This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Walt Anderson, one of our charter members. Its purpose is to further the craft of blacksmithing and is available to any FABA member in good standing. The award is limited to the actual cost or $1000 whichever is lesser. It may be used for materials, tuition, lodging and transportation (paid at the rate of 43.2 cents per mile or the actual cost of public transportation, which ever is lesser). A letter of application or a detailed email may be submitted provided the applicant answers the following questions: 1. What is your name, address and phone number? 2. How much experience in blacksmithing do you have ? 3. How will this instruction help you with your blacksmithing craft? 4. What is the name of school you wish to attend? 5. What is the name of the course and the name of the instructor teaching the class? 6. What costs will be incurred (tuition, materials, lodging, transportation, etc.)? Note: By accepting the Walt Anderson Scholarship the applicant agrees to provide a demonstration of skills learned and write a report of the learning experience, including “how-to” for publication in the Clinker Breaker. This next item not required but strongly suggested that an article made by the new knowledge be offered for auction at the Annual meeting. Completed letters of application or emails should be sent to me: John Butler, Chair, FABA Scholarship Committee, 777 Tyre Road, Havana, FL 32333 or emailed to jgbutler@sprintmail.com. Deadline for receipt is June 15, 2008. The scholarship committee will review all applications and recommend three finalists to the Board. The decision of the Board will be final. The successful applicant will be notified.