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The John Frank Memorial Scholarship Awards — 2008-2009 Application submission deadline Friday, June 15, 2008

CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The John Frank Memorial Scholarship (JFMS) was established in 1995 to support young ceramic art pottery students who needed help to complete their educations.  John Frank admittedly could not have accomplished all that he did, or become all that he became, had he not received the generous help along the way of those who had the means to do so.  He therefore vowed that, when he became successful, he would encourage and financially support struggling students with the desire and the potential to make a difference for good in the art world.  And so he did many times over.  The Frankoma Family Collectors Association (FFCA) feels that it can do no less than follow his guidelines and parameters in its choice of scholarship recipients.   Since 1995 JFMS has awarded more than $35,500 to more than 25 young men and women. Who is the sponsor of JFMS? The JFMS program is sponsored by the Frankoma Family Collectors Association (FFCA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, preservation, and promotion of Frankoma Pottery as a collectible.  This scholarship is established in accordance with IRS guidelines for non-profit entities, and is funded by the proceeds from an annual auction of Frankoma Pottery donated by members of the FFCA and held each September at the annual national convention in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. What are the Scholarships awarded for? To assist students and to promote the study of American ceramic art pottery prior to the 1950’s.  The requirements are established to prompt the student applicant to more deeply explore an area of ceramic art history within a specific period.  It is the hope of FFCA that such an in depth study focused on the styles and techniques of earlier potters and designers will broaden the student applicants’ knowledge of American ceramic art pottery and increase their interest in the history of their craft. How much is each Scholarship worth? Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2,000.  Scholarship awards will be deposited with the University Bursar’s office. Who Can Apply? The applicant must be currently enrolled, and a student in good standing, at an accredited Oklahoma college or university, with a declared BFA major, School of Art with a concentration in ceramics.  Preference will be given to Bachelor of Fine Art Majors.   The applicant must have obtained enough credit hours to be declared an undergraduate junior or higher level of study and must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. What are the requirements? The applicant will submit a completed "Scholarship Application 2008" form and all necessary requirements established by the program.   Undergraduate Applicants must be registered for at least 12 hours each semester, and Graduate Applicants must be registered for at least 6 hours. How do I apply? Application submission deadline Friday, June 15, 2008 CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Download an application form from www.frankoma.org/scholarship.  You can also obtain an application form from David Greer, JFMSA Committee Chairman, P.O. Box 547, Prague, OK 74864-0547, 405.567.2248. What is the application deadline? Completed applications containing all of the listed requirements must be postmarked no later than June 15th 2008. Review and Award Process:  An award recipient will be selected from eligible entrants by a panel of art pottery historians, curators, educators, collectors, dealers, and contemporary ceramic artists.  The award recipient will be notified no later than August 1st 2008.  The presentation of the award will occur at the annual convention of the FFCA to be held in Sapulpa, OK, on September 26, 2008.  The scholarship award recipient will be invited to provide a display of their submitted work as an exhibit at this event. The recipient will also be noted in the quarterly publication of the FFCA, entitled the Pot & Puma (P&P). Application Submission and Questions: Application submittal and any questions or comments regarding the application, its award, or its process, please contact: David Greer, P.O. Box 547, Prague, OK  74864-0547, 405.567.2248 Application submission deadline Friday, June 15, 2008 CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The attached two-page application must be completed and postmarked by applicants no later than Friday, June 15, 2008.   Mail applications to: David Greer, P.O. Box 547, Prague, OK  74864-0547, 405.567.2248 Please also note that, in order to have funds available at the second semester, student is required to provide proof of enrollment at that time.  After having enrolled, proof of enrollment, or copy thereof, must be mailed to: FFCA, PO Box 3257l, Oklahoma City, OK  73l23-0771   No student shall be considered a candidate if he or she is a member of the Frankoma Family Collectors Association, nor spouses, children, descendants, spouses of descendents, or other persons related to any officers, directors or trustees of FFCA.   The John Frank Memorial Scholarship Committee — 2008 Dave Greer - JFMS Chairman (Prague, OK) David is a successful and well-known artist/potter, widely recognized for his distinctive one-of-a-kind works that he creates on the potter’s wheel.  He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, a former student of Prof. Joseph Taylor, and has been invited to jury many art shows in his career.  This is David’s eighth year to serve on the Scholarship Committee. Phil Haddad (OKC, OK) Phil is returning to the Committee for a tenth year.  A former teacher and Assistant School Superintendent in Coweta, OK, Phil retired in 1992 after a 25-year career with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, for which he served the last eight years as Employment Director.  He was on the staff of Oklahoma Boys State for more than forty years, and was its Director for nine years. Randy McFarlin (Ada, OK) Randy is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, and is now Director of Parks and Public Facilities for the City of Ada.  He returns this year to serve on the Committee for a ninth year.  Randy grew up with his meals being served on Frankoma dinnerware, and has been a serious collector of Ada clay Frankoma for almost twenty years.  He also serves as FFCA President and Chair for the “Show & Sell” event at FFCA’s annual conventions. Gary Schaum (Mounds, OK) Gary is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, and is now   For additional information concerning the The John Frank Memorial Scholarship Awards:   CONTACT: David Greer, Chairman JFMSA  Committee PO BOX 547 Prague, OK  74864-0547 405.567.2248  Application submission deadline Friday, June 15, 2008 CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Back to Top