Tuition assistance is available for most SFCB workshops, and interested applicants may apply using the forms below. Questions about specific scholarships or the application process may be directed to workshops@sfcb.org.

Workshop Scholarship Fund

Our scholarship fund, generously supported by the Windgate Foundation, provides need-based financial support to individuals interested in learning bookbinding, letterpress printing, and related book arts.

Interested applicants must apply at least 3 weeks before their selected workshop's start date to be considered for financial assistance. Applicants will be notified at least 2 weeks before the workshop begins regarding whether or not the application has been approved. 

Deadline to apply: this scholarship has a rolling application deadline and is ongoing.

The Alice A. Forlin Memorial Scholarship is intended to assist emerging underrepresented artists whose practice would benefit from in-depth exposure to letterpress printing or bookbinding.

The scholarship covers full tuition and materials cost of either the Bookbinding Core 1-4 :: Weeklong Intensive or the Cylinder Core 1-4 :: 4-Day Intensive during the Winter workshop term (January-April). SFCB defines an emerging artist as someone in the early stages of their artistic career who has not yet gained widespread recognition or significant professional experience. This includes recent graduates of arts programs or individuals who are actively developing their artistic practice. 

The scholarships for 2025 have been awarded. The application for 2026 will open in late 2025.