The Stokes County Arts Council is pleased to announce scholarships for the students from Stokes County. Stokes County residents who are graduating from any of the County high schools or accredited home schools who wish to pursue a career in art-related fields have an excellent opportunity to grab this scholarship. The Stokes County Art Council is interested in promoting students with artistic talents. The students attending an institute of higher learning in an arts-related field can benefit themselves with this scholarship and make their dreams come true.
The Stokes County Arts Council’s objective is to promote art and encourage the students with artistic talents. The council aims to provide financial assistance to students with outstanding artistic qualities. With financial support, students can continue with their education without obstacles and thus grow closer to their goals.
The Stokes County Arts Council provides arts education and conducts various events for the entertainment of Stokes County residents. This council aims to support and promote cultural art across the County of Stokes. This Arts Council provides a platform for the residents of Stokes County to showcase their talents. The Stokes County Arts Council aims to promote artistic talent among the students. For this purpose, they offer various scholarships to the students who plan to pursue their career in arts-related fields.
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Brief Description
Applicants can check the table below for more information about the scholarship:
| Organization | The Stokes County Arts Council |
| Educational Level | Graduating students |
| Subjects | Arts |
| Amount | $2,000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | Undefined |
| City | Danbury |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | March 19, 2021 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Application, one or more letters of recommendation, transcript, FAFSA |
Who May Be Eligible
Eligibility criteria for the Stokes County Arts Council Scholarship are as follows:
- Applicants must be from Stokes County residents graduating from either one of the Stokes County high schools or an accredited home school planning to major and pursue a career in an arts-related field.
- An institution of higher learning must have accepted candidates. The scholarship review team must approve of this institution.
- Students attending an institution of higher learning with the same career goals may also apply. Minors in arts-related fields are not eligible for the scholarship.
- A student has to represent Stokes County through community involvement in any volunteering at community events and programs.
- Applicants must have financial needs to be eligible for the scholarship.
- An immediate relative of an applicant cannot serve on the scholarship review team.
How to Apply
Students can submit their application for the Stokes County Arts Council Scholarship offline. Complete applications must submit to the following address:
500 N. Main Street (P.O. Box 66) Danbury,
NC 27016 (336) 593-8159
Applicants must print and fill the application form with a black ink pen and attach all the documentation requested. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the Stokes County Arts Council Scholarship. Students must follow deadlines strictly.
Supporting Documents
- Applicants should submit a copy of the high school transcript with the application.
- Three letters of reference must be attached with the application. One letter should be included from an educator who has taught the applicant in a field of interest. All recommendation letters should be on letterhead and in a sealed envelope. Recommendation letters submitted online or through email will not be considered for the scholarship.
- At least three representative samples of students work. This may be in original work, clear photographs, video, CD, and audiotape, etc.
- Individuals must submit a brief statement of approximately 250-500 words. This statement must explain how the arts have impacted the applicant’s life.
- Selected students will have an interview with the committee.
Benefits
The Stokes County Arts Council Scholarship winner will be rewarded with a scholarship fund of $2,000. Scholarship reward depends on the financial needs of the student. This scholarship helps students follow their passion without worrying about finances. With financial assistance, students can easily focus on their careers.
Application Deadline
Applications for the scholarship are currently open. The deadline for the Stokes County Arts Council Scholarship is on Friday, March 19, 2021. Late applications will not be considered for the scholarship.