Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers
Theatre scholarship guide
Applications are currently closed. The most recent deadline on record is Program appears discontinued - the sponsoring Geneseo Migrant Center has closed. Check the sponsor website for the next application cycle.
Scholarship details
- Funder
- Geneseo Migrant Center (historically via migrant.net)
- Study level
- All Levels (age 16+)
- Scholarship type
- Nationwide
- Opens
- Not published
- Deadline
- Program appears discontinued - the sponsoring Geneseo Migrant Center has closed (Closed)
- Typical award size
- Up to $2,500 (smaller grants under $500 also existed)
- Website
- Learn more
Eligibility criteria
Historically for migrant farmworkers age 16+ with a history of movement for agricultural work, pursuing development in visual, performing, media, literary, or craft arts. Enrollment not always required. Program ended with Geneseo Migrant Center closure.
Application steps
- Do not apply—sponsor closed.
- Seek current migrant-student arts aid through active migrant education or community foundations instead.
Required materials
- Historically: application
- Recommendation letter
- Budget and portfolio/work samples for larger grants
Overview
Description: Students who are 16 years of age or older who are interested in pursuing the development of their talents in an art discipline may apply for this award. Students must have a history of movement to obtain work in agriculture. Application requirements for the Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers are: Application form Recommendation letter Budget and work samples (for $500 or more grant)
Past recipients
Unknown publicly; program discontinued after 2019