ArtCorps Scholarship Form Page

  • Tamalpa Institute ArtCorps Scholarship Application

    Tamalpa Institute provides training opportunities to worthy students from diverse cultural backgrounds who have specialized interests in working in the social justice arena and community service; as well as leaders of disadvantaged social groups or minorities that are looking for creative and embodied approaches to tend to the needs of their communities. Financial need is also taken into consideration. ArtCorps scholarship recipients are required to complete all 3 levels of the Tamalpa Training Program in order to receive funding. To submit an ArtCorps Scholarship application, please complete this form as well as the general Application Form for the level you are applying for located on our Admissions Page.
  • Personal Statement: As part of your application we ask you to submit: 1. A Personal Statement that includes the following points (up to 2 pages single spaced): a. Professional/personal experience in the areas of social engagement or social justice. b. Populations that you are working with and/or would like to work with. c. How and where do you envision applying the Tamalpa work? d. Do you intend to pursue the 3 levels of training at Tamalpa? e. Include any professional/personal experience that you feel is relevant. f. Extenuating financial circumstances that you feel should be considered. Level 1 Applicants: If you are applying for the Level 1 training, please combine your ArtCorps Personal Statement and your Autobiographical Essay in your Level 1 Application Packet into just one complete essay.
  • Please attach here (or email to office@tamalpa.org) one letter of recommendation specifically written for the ArtCorps Scholarship application. The letter of recommendation must be written by: a. Current or former supervisors/mentors/colleagues who can specifically address the applicant’s role in projects or activities discussed in the applicant’s personal statement. b. Groups or organizations that have benefited from the programs and/or activities discussed in the applicant’s personal statement. If you are applying to Level 1 Weekend or Immersion, you will also need two regular letters of recommendation, instructions for which can be found on the admissions page or in the Level 1 Application form.
  • Financial Questionnaire

    If you are single, separated, divorced or widowed, answer the following questions only about yourself; if you are married, include information about your spouse. Please convert all monetary values to US dollars using the exchange rate that is in effect today on federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/current/.
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