Scholarship

Here is Skye's statement from her application:

My anxiety began at a young age when my mother left me. My mother suffered from substance abuse. She was very skilled at concealing her addiction. She would wrap her narcotics in toilet paper and stuff them in the hollow shower curtain rod. I remember watching her unscrew the cap, slip the small packets inside, and then carefully reassemble the curtain.

As she fought her addiction, I often went hungry. She often slept excessively leaving me to fend for myself. My father was responsible for making all of the money. He was a corporate chef and was on the road for a week at a time. When he came home, he did his best to feed me, but I had become so used to not eating regular meals that I couldn't bring myself to eat what he offered.

With minimal parental support, art kept me grounded. Art became my refuge, helping me to cope with the chaos, anxiety and trauma. Through art, I found a corner of peace and quiet where my mind could settle, if only for a moment.

As a first year college student, I am pursuing my love of art. I am captivated by the various art forms I am learning about. Each offers a unique escaped a way to convey feelings that words often fail to express. Recently, I've developed a strong interest in animation and digital are. The thought of bringing stories to life and crafting entire worlds from scratch fills me with excitement.

2025 Scholarship Award Recipients

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Scholarship

North Wind Quilters Guild Scholarship Program

The North Wind Quilters Guild Scholarship Program has been developed for the purpose of providing funds to support graduating high school seniors, college students and vocational students from Solano, Yolo and Napa counties who are pursuing a 2-4 year degree or vocational certificate in textiles, design or art.
Up to two $1,000 scholarships or one $2,000 will be awarded each year. Application deadline is February 28, 2025.

For more information please contact Scholarship Chairperson: Leonore Tagudin & Barbara Williams

Allan Gonzalez Bernal

Allan is a Senior at St. Helena High School. He plans to attend Santa Rosa Junior College.

Jayden Francisco

Jayden attends and is a Senior at Angelo Rodriguez High School/Early College High School and Solano Community College. He will be attending a 4 year college in California.

My name is Allan. Growing up in a small town, I had big dreams. The biggest and most desired dream for me, was becoming a Fashion Designer. My passion for fashion only grew throughout the years, my YouTube recommendations are filled with sewing and sketching tutorials. Big movies like the live version of Cruella really inspired and motivated me. The life she got to live, her creative designs made her someone to remember. I wanted to be just like her. However, I never felt like I was good enough to pursue a career in fashion, so I never even gave myself a chance to explore the career field. During 2020, when schools shut down, I was at home thinking about how my life would look like being a Senior in high school with all the problems the world was facing. Having all the time in the world, I seized the opportunity and picked up a sketchbook. I looked up, "How to draw models". I felt so determined at that moment, I wanted to succeed, I knew if I just put in some effort, I could make it. One promise I made to myself was that I would get to live the life I wanted. I can now envision myself and my future, walking into work knowing I earned that position to be a designer. My priorities changed as I got older. I am 18 soon, I am no longer a child. I am determined to succeed.

Growing up, I have always been captivated by the fantastic worlds projected on the big screen, idolizing superheroes, secret agents, and other heroes. However, I was perpetually bothered that I could not truly envision myself as one of those characters. More often than not, these heroes were pale, white men and women, a fact that silently excluded me and all other Asian Americans from the big screen. By pursuing a bachelor's degree in Film and Television Production, I plan to reflect our diverse world properly in film.

While the goal of increasing Asian representation in cinema is crucial to me, I also know that for many minorities, representation of their cultures is just as important. I will not only build support for Asians in cinema but also build a platform for other cultures so that they too can be presented in a respectful and honorable manner.

I have also had an interest in fashion and design. I plan to take this interest into my major by learning about the history of fashion and costume design in cinema. I have begun developing my experience in this field by repurposing used clothing, designing a tote bag, and sewing a stuffed animal. This interest will help me visualize the importance of clothing and costume design in cinema.

Through my art, I will bring representation both behind and in front of the camera using my university experience, supported by a scholarship, to facilitate future generations of kids, like me, to envision themselves as heroes.

North Wind Quilters Guild

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2024 Scholarship Award Recipients

Here is Caelyn's Statement from her application:

I often hear the question, "Why would you pay thousands of dollars to study art?" So many people frown upon the idea of wasting your time learning art. In which some aspects of that claim is true, because a person with time can grow their skill individually without paying for education. However, how amazing it is to put yourself in an environment with creators and people who see the world in an unique perspective? I am beyond excited to major in studio arts because I am excited to be amongst more artists. I am excited to learn from skilled and passionate teachers, and I am excited to grow my skills through traveling, learning, and exploring. I value the idea of messing up or struggling, but most importantly working with people who will not only teach me drawing skills but open my eyes to the world. I grew up in a small town, somewhere that I consider a bubble. I am ready to go beyond that bubble, and no only grow as an artist but grow as a person. My goals are to learn the hardships of being an artist as well as developing better skills. I am craving to be better. With art I can express myself without feeling defeated with stress. That feeling of painting makes me happy, and my motivation is to continue that feeling. When I was little I looked up to my art teacher, Mrs. K. She inspired my passion to be an art teacher myself.

Skye Lippert

Skye is currently attending Woodland Community College

Caelyn Farrell

Caelyn is currently a Senior at St. Helena High School. She is currently considering several 4 year colleges.