FINANCIAL AID: TUITION ASSISTANCE
The American Academy of Bookbinding offers financial aid for all AAB classes in Telluride and Summerfield. AAB has limited funds available to students who demonstrate financial need and an interest in education. This financial aid program is in addition to the Roberta Hilbrandt Scholarship Fund, and a separate application must be completed.
Applicants may apply for tuition assistance for one class, either a one-week or two-week class. Maximum allocations to qualified applicants for tuition assistance will be either $400 for a one-week class and $800 for a two-week class. The amount of assistance offered will be determined by the number of qualified applicants and the availability of funds.
AWARD CRITERIA:
Demonstrated financial need
Interest in bookbinding and/or book conservation
New students who qualify will have priority over returning students
Students pursuing a diploma will be given second priority
Availability of funds per fiscal year
TWO DEADLINES: March 1, 2012 for spring/summer classes. July 1, 2012 for fall classes.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
In an effort to make the process as equitable as possible, all financial aid applicants are required to submit the following information:
1. Financial Aid Application Form (see sidebar link)
2. Course Registration Form and required attachments
3. Copy of most recent tax return (first two pages only)
Email, fax or mail all the documents to the American Academy of Bookbinding by either March 1, 2012 or July 1, 2012. All applicants will be notified within two weeks of the deadlines. All decisions will be final.
Roberta Hilbrandt Scholarship
On July 3, 2009 we lost a dear friend and enthusiastic student, Roberta Hilbrandt, after a courageous battle with cancer. Roberta started at the Academy in the fall of 2005 when she attended her first fine binding class with Monique Lallier. She decided to study conservation as well and signed up for Don Etherington’s Treatments course the following spring. Her beautiful smile lit up the studio, and her joyful laugh will always be remembered. Roberta loved the American Academy of Bookbinding and had a very deep affection for her teachers and the many friends she met through her classes.
It is her Husband’s (Bill’s) wish that Roberta be remembered for her love of the book arts and her love of lifelong learning. To support this wish and in recognition of the special place Roberta holds in their hearts, numerous friends and acquaintances have contributed to the Roberta Hilbrandt Scholarship Fund. An annual scholarship will be awarded to a student who is interested in the long-term study of bookbinding who might be otherwise financially limited from doing so.
We are excited to offer one annual award of $1500 to cover the tuition for a two-week class at the American Academy of Bookbinding in the name of Roberta Hilbrandt. In this way Roberta’s spirit will live on, and her memory will benefit another enthusiastic student.
In 2010, we awarded our first scholarship to Kayle Sykes of Montreal, Canada. Sialia Rieke of Santa Fe, New Mexico was our 2011 recipient. Congratulations!
A thousand “Thank yous” go out to the friends and family of Roberta Hilbrandt who contributed to this fund. What a wonderful way to honor Roberta!
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for the 2012 Roberta Hilbrandt Scholarship, please submit the following information:
1. Complete all sections of the registration form at the end of the catalog. If you are a first-time student, submit all necessary requirements including a personal statement, etc.
2. Write a one-page statement (or more) about your interest in bookbinding and why you deserve the scholarship. The scholarship is for students who are interested in long-term study of bookbinding and/or book conservation and preservation, so please address this.
3. It is recommended that applicants submit up to three photos of recent work. Beginning bookmakers should submit some other form of visual work, if possible.
Email, fax or mail all the documents to the American Academy of Bookbinding by March 1, 2012.. A decision will be made by March 15, 2012.
