High School Scholarship

To enter you must be:

1. a high school senior attending a school in Maine

2. currently enrolled in a visual arts class 

3. nominated by a teacher who is a current MAEA member

4. pursuing a degree in fine arts or design

Scholarship Award

$500 - $1,500 will be awarded directly to the student upon receipt of proof of the successful completion of the first semester of post-secondary school. The scholarship shall be forfeited if the above criteria is not met within the first year after graduating from a Maine high school.

Typically one award will be presented each year. However, if the scholarship fund allows, an additional award may be issued to a second qualified candidate.

Application Requirements

• Information about classes, grades, community service, activities, awards and/or honors

• Plans for pursuing a degree in visual or media arts in college

• Letter of recommendation from your nominating art teacher (who must be a current MAEA member) that includes evidence of your strength in academics, character, and accomplishments

• Artist Statement that addresses your artwork, motivation, process, and product, and why you wish to pursue a college degree in art (see AI Policy below)

• 10 images of your best original work, labeled with title, media, and size. At least two of the artworks must be from direct observation