BIPOC Scholarship
Generator supports Vermont’s Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) makers by providing makerspace access and technical education through its BIPOC Scholarship Program. This initiative addresses the systemic racism and discriminatory policies that have historically created greater barriers for people of color in the fields of arts, science, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Scholarship recipients receive:
- 6 Months of free membership ($1,200 value) at Generator
- A $400 tool training credit to be applied towards learning new skills
- Monthly cohort meetings
Who Can Apply
The Scholarship is open to members of the BIPOC community that are at least 18 years of age.
Scholarship applications will be reviewed and rated based on two main qualifications: 1) Project Readiness; 2) Need.
If your creative, academic, or professional pursuits can be bolstered with training and access to laser cutters, 3D printers, wood shop & metal shop tools, a jewelry studio, sewing studio, graphic design and 3D design software — this scholarship may be for you!
BIPOC Scholars Program Timeline
Winter Cohort:
Application window: November 14, 2024 – December 12, 2024, CLOSED
Generator Membership & Tool Training access: February 1 – July 31, 2025
Summer Cohort:
Application window: May 7, 2025 – June 9, 2025, OPEN
Generator Membership & Tool Training access: August 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Summer Cohort Meetings:
Orientation and Membership Onboarding: Wednesday, July 30: 5:30-7:30pm
Intro to Adobe & Vinyl Cutter Training: Wednesday September, 10: 5:30-7:30pm
Progress Presentations: Wednesday, October 8: 5:30- 7:00pm
Progress Presentations: Wednesday, November 12: 5:30-7:00pm
