Scholarship Opportunities

Sliding Scale Tuition

In the interest of providing access to students of all financial means, Hammerstone offers sliding scale tuition for all classes.  Learn more by reading our guidance on choosing a sliding scale.

To further promote accessibility, Hammerstone collaborates with outside organizations to offer scholarships.  All scholarships are managed and distributed by the affiliated organizations, and not by Hammerstone: Carpentry for Women, LLC.  Unless otherwise specified, scholarships are awarded on a first come, first serve basis.  

If you are an organization interested in promoting equity in the trades by offering a scholarship at Hammerstone, please contact us.

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Youth Exploration Program

The Learning Web helps young people sucessfully transition from adolescence into adulthood through support for housing, jobs, education, and parenting. The Learning Web is collaborating with Hammerstone through their Youth Exploration Program (YEP) which helps young people explore career opportunities through tours, apprenticeships, and mentorship.

YEP is offering partial scholarships to Hammerstone students in Tompkins County aged 16-21 to participate in any Hammerstone 2-Day Basic Carpentry Skills class before Aug. 31, 2024. (Students aged 16-18 must have parent/guardian permission to attend Hammerstone classes.)

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scholarship Details

  • Students age 16-21 at the time of course participation may apply.

  • Students age 16-18 must have parent/guardian approval to attend course.

  • Students must reside in Tompkins County.

  • Partial scholarships in the amount of $200 will be awarded.

  • An additional $100 stipend will be awarded to student upon completion of the course.

  • Scholarships may be used for any 2-Day Basic Carpentry Skills course before Aug. 31, 2024.

  • Sliding scale support may be used in conjunction with scholarships.

  • The Learning Web will assist with the required hand tools if necessary. (See syllabus for tool requirements for 2-Day Basic Carpentry Skills course).

  • Scholarships are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • Students must register with The Learning Web in order to apply for scholarship.

  • To apply, email David at david@learning-web.org to register with their program and to determine elligibility.