We Will Help You Attend Classes 
To Carry On a Tradition Of Craftsmanship

The Conover Workshops Scholarship Fund makes it possible for those who could not otherwise afford it to receive high quality woodworking instruction. The Fund is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the furthering of woodworking education. It is made possible by the generosity of former alumni. The Trustees are:

  • John Gibbon (Cleveland, OH)
  • Brian Gray (Sandusky, OH)
  • Thomas Heffernan (Shaker Heights, OH)
  • Scott Butler (Chagrin Falls, OH)
  • John DeGirolamo (Prescott, AZ). 

In this day of high-tech wizardry, traditional craftsmen are becoming an endangered species. Our program keeps craftsmanship alive and well in America. If you are interested in attending classes at Conover Workshops, but cannot afford them, the Conover Scholarship Fund may just help by paying for you. If you meet the criteria (at right), simply send your resume (including all woodworking experiences) and a letter describing your need for the scholarship (including what class you are interested in) to the address at right. If you are interested in making a tax-deductible donation to the Conover Woodworking Scholarship Fund, click here for details.

 

  • The scholarship will be for course tuition less the required course deposit. The course deposit will be refunded upon successful completion of the course. No scholarship shall exceed $1,500. 
  • Scholarships will be awarded to deserving persons on an as need basis.
  • A deserving person is one who the trustees believe will benefit from the program based upon existing skills and skill needs.
  • Preference will be given to persons enrolling in week long courses.
  • There will be a presumption that a person with a family income in excess of $50,000 per annum is not "in need" of a scholarship.
  • Only one scholarship will be given to an individual during any 2 year period.
  • Two references shall be required for each applicant.
  • Scholarships shall be awarded on a nondiscriminatory basis and there shall be no restrictions or limitations based upon race, gender, employment status, or relationships.
  • Each recipient will be required, within one month of the conclusion of the course taken, to write to the organization and describe his or her experience including a statement of the quality and usefulness of the course. 
  • Funds are also available for non-profit clubs and institutions to subsidize seminars by Ernie Conover.

To be considered for the Conover Scholarship, please complete the following form and mail it along with a resume and letter detailing your need for a scholarship to the address below.

The Conover Scholarship Fund
c/o John E. DeGirolamo
19925 Lower Territory Rd.
Prescott, AZ 86305