The Quilting Guild of The Villages (QGOTV) offers an annual award of up to $2,000.00 to encourage and reward continuing education students who:
- excel in the field of sewing
- show commitment to the volunteer sector
- advance future generations in continued sewing awareness
Criteria for Application:
High school graduating seniors who live in Sumter, Marion, or Lake Counties, in Florida, who have demonstrated evidence of ALL of the following are eligible to apply:
- Accomplishments in extracurricular sewing (Does not include knitting and crochet)
- Leadership Skills
- Community service activities
- Commitment to continuing education
The QGOTV Scholarship Application is available beginning in October for the following year’s graduating seniors. The application deadline is March 31st each year.
Application Requirements:
The application deadline is March 31st each year.
- One page essay as described in the Application for Scholarship Award
- Supporting documents/photo’s relating to your sewing achievements
- Two letters of reference from non-family members who have known you for at least two years.
Must include name & contact numbers for references.
All applications and supporting information become the property of The Quilting Guild of The Villages
Submission Information:
It is the applicant’s responsibility, not the guidance counselors, to mail the application in a timely manner (allow 5-10 business days) to arrive by the deadline date of March 31st each year. Starting in October 2025 for the 2026 graduating seniors, the scholarship application process will also be available for completion and submission online.
Annual Scholarship Award Recipients – for 2025
Annual Scholarship Award Recipients – for 2024