ScholarshipApplication

Scholarship Application Form for Gem Club Classes
Funded by the City of Durango Lodgers Tax

This scholarship assistance program is open to all residents of the Four Corners Region. Applicants will be scored on lapidary and metalsmith interest (5%), financial need (85%), La Plata County residency (5%), and employment or volunteer service to the Durango hospitality sector (5%). Furthermore, the selection committee shall attempt to include racial and ethnic groups that reasonably represent local diversity.

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Telephone *

Email *

Street Address *

Town/City (5 points) *

State *

Zip *

Scholarship Assistance Covers 2/3 of the tuition cost *

If selected for scholarship assistance, then I understand I am responsible for prompt payment of my portion (1/3) of the total tuition cost.

Race/Ethnicity *

White Racial Minority (e.g. Black, Native, Asian) Ethnic Minority (e.g. Hispanic) Other Minority

In a short paragraph explain why you want to attend Gem Club classes (5 points) *

If you previously attended Gem Club classes, briefly describe the class(es) taken. *

Please fully explain why you need financial assistance to participate in Club classes (85 points) *

If you work or volunteer in Durango's hospitality sector, please describe your role. Hospitality sector includes things such as (but not limited to) food service, lodging, retail, entertainment, visitor information, etc. (5 points) *

Which specific class or classes do you wish to take? Please review the classes available on the Club's Event Calendar or Gem Show Classes webpages; links to these webpages are found near the bottom of this form. Then enter the classes you would most like to take, in your order of preference. To be eligible, the class must be held between April 1 and Nov 30, 2023.

1st Choice *

2nd Choice *

3rd Choice *

This concludes your scholarship assistance application. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

To find specific classes to complete the final paragraph, please visit the Club's Event Calendar and/or its Gem Show Classes webpage.

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Scholarship Application Form for Gem Club ClassesFunded by the City of Durango Lodgers Tax

Scholarship Application Form for Gem Club Classes
Funded by the City of Durango Lodgers Tax