EGA offers scholarships and awards to encourage study and excellence in needlework. Amounts awarded may vary each year. For more information, contact EGA headquarters.
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Scholarships
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 Judith and Susan Richardson Initial Steps Toward Teaching Certification Scholarship
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- A scholarship to take EGA Teacher Certification in the technique of your choice.
- Benefits teacher certification candidates in the EGA Teaching Certification Program seeking their first EGA certification.
- Scholarship Information and Application
- Due Date: Applications are accepted as soon as the candidate has completed the screening process
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Mary-Dick Digges Scholarship
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- For the study of surface embroidery, defined as crewel embroidery, Japanese embroidery, and stumpwork.
- Awarded by the Education Department
- Scholarship information
- Due Date: April 1, 2008
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2007 Mary-Dick Digges Scholarship Winner: Pamela Harding
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Legacy Scholarship
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- For EGA members to study the art of embroidery and the preservation of the heritage of the art of embroidery
- Awarded by the Scholarship Review Committee
- Download Scholarship Application (pdf)
- Apply online
- Due Date: December 8, 2008
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2008 Legacy Scholarship Winners: Jean Collette and Cynthia Wetzel
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Genny Morrow Memorial Scholarship
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- For class tuition to an EGA national seminar class in a canvas technique
- Scholarship awarded to an EGA national seminar attendee for use at the next year’s national seminar
- Awarded by the Board of Directors
- 2008 Scholarship to be awarded to a 2007 National Seminar participant on
September 7, 2007. Award is $200 for one four-day or two two-day classes or $100 for one two-day canvas class.
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2007 Genny Morrow Scholarship Winner: Christine Rachlin
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Penny Evans Memorial Scholarship
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- For EGA members for an embroidery related class, study project, or similar education offering by EGA, The Royal School of Needlework, or the City and Guilds of London Institute, in the U.S. or the U.K.
- Awarded by the Scholarship Review Committee
- Download Scholarship Application (pdf)
- Apply online
- Due date: April 2, 2008
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2007 Penny Evans Memorial Scholarship Winner: Diane Stavola
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Designated Scholarship
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- For specifically designated scholarships
- Awarded by the Scholarship Review committee
Scholarships available
- Marjorie Jones Scholarship – will be awarded to benefit students of crewel embroidery taking a crewel class at EGA’s national seminar in 2007
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2007 Marjorie Jones Scholarship Winner: Barbara Fleming
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Research Fellowship Grant Award
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- Applicants need not be members of EGA
- Awarded for in-depth research in all areas of embroidery and allied textile arts, and to create a basis for dialogue between EGA and other grant and research institutions.
- Grants of up to $1,000 are awarded annually.
- Scholarship Application
- Due Date: May 31, 2008
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The Research Fellowship Grants for 2006 were awarded to:
- Bette Kelley
- Jennifer Core
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Awards
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Bobby Pilling Memorial Award
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- This annual award, established to honor a treasure of EGA, a longtime supporter and former national president, Barbara (Bobby) Pilling, is presented to an EGA member for an original piece of needlework that “goes outside the lines.”
- Award information
- Due Date: February 15, 2008 (Send entries to EGA Headquarters)
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Bobby Pilling 2007 awards
- 1st place - Canby Robertson for "Sublime - Storm over Mississippi"
- 2nd place - Diane Stavola, Karla Gee, Joan Allen & Roberta Anderson
for "Fusion"
- 3rd place - Carol Lynn Stratton for "A Horse for Justin"
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Gold Thread Award
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- The annual awards recognize outstanding individuals who have given freely of their time and talents, and best exemplify EGA’s purpose.
- A total of 13 individuals may be acknowledged – one of each region, with a national recipient selected from among the region recipients.
- Award information
- Online Nomination Form
- Due Date: May 1, 2008
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2007 Gold Thread Award Winners
- Carolinas Region - No Nominations
- Great Lakes Region - Kay Griffith, Needle Arts of Toledo Chapter
- Greater Pacific Region - Jeannette Clark, Valley Oak Chapter
- Heartland Region - Barbara Solheim, Decatur Needle Arts Chapter
- Metropolitan Region - Janice Meyers, Monmouth Chapter
- Mid-Atlantic Region - Anne W. Booske, Red Rose Chapter
- Mid-Eastern Region - Laura Crawford, Keystone Chapter
- New England Region - Lorie Welker, Celestial Stitchers Chapter
- Pacific Southwestern Region - Dorothie Crowley, Split thread Chapter
- Rocky Mountain Region - Barbara Loftus, Colorado Chapter
- South Central Region - Pat Rozendal, Houston Embroiderers' Guild
- Sun Region - Adrienne Meyer, Indian River Chapter
- Tennessee Valley Region - No Nominations
National Gold Thread Award Winner
Barbara Loftus, Colorado Chapter, Rocky Mountain Region
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National Exhibit Awards
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Diana Grossman Memorial Award Fund
- A cash award established in memory of Diana Grossman for EGA National Exhibit.
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18th National Exhibit winner
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Virginia Miller Memorial Award Fund
- Established in memory of Virginia Miller to fund the Virginia Miller Contemporary Needlework Award, a cash award for EGA National Exhibits
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18th National Exhibit winner
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Our Giving heart designates scholarships and awards available only to EGA members.