Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Geneseo Migrant Center, Inc.

Number of Awards & Eligibility: There is not a set number of awards offered annually. *Please note: The number of awards is determined by the amount of funding available.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be 16 years of age or older.
  3. Must have a history of movement to obtain work in agriculture.
  4. Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of his/her talents in one of the following disciplines: painting, sculpture, photography, dance, theater, music, film, video, animation, computer graphics, poetry, short stories, traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, or pottery.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

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)
Additional Information: This scholarship was funded by a bequest from Berrien Fragos Thorn, and was initiated in order to foster and encourage the creative talents of individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further talent development. Please note: Applicants need not be enrolled in school at time of application.

Award Amount: Up to $2,500 annually, non-renewable. The award may be used for workshops, materials, study with a mentor, course enrollment, mileage, lost wages, etc.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,500.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, November 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, November 1

Applications are available online from the Geneseo Migrant Center (GMC) website. Students have two options to apply for funding, depending on what level of support is needed. Students who wish to apply for a grant of less than $500 must complete sections A and C of the application. Section C includes contact information for a person providing a letter of recommendation on the student's behalf. No other materials besides the application and letter of recommendation are required. Students who wish to apply for a grant of $500 or more must complete all sections of the application, including the section regarding the letter of recommendation. The student must also submit the following materials: a budget or other documentation of expenses; and a portfolio or samples of work, i.e. photos, tapes, video, etc. Please note: The required letter of recommendation is very important in evaluating the application. It should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project. Applications for grants under $500 are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All other applications are due on June 1 or Nov. 1 each year. The application and supporting materials must be sent to the mailing address provided.
About Geneseo Migrant Center, Inc.:
Contact Information: Michael Reho, Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), Director
Address: Geneseo Migrant Center P.O. Box 549 Geneseo, New York 14454

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