The Arts Council of Macon County
Arts Scholarship
Purpose:
To help eligible students pursue a college degree in the performing, literary, or visual/graphic arts, or arts education. There are many variations in the domain of the arts, and we encourage students to pursue their interests. Questions regarding whether a certain field of study falls within the scope of this scholarship should be referred to the Arts Council.
Amount:
Up to $3,000,
Not automatically renewable.
Scholarship recipients who meet the eligibility requirements
may reapply in subsequent years.
Eligibility:
Any high school graduate or graduating senior living in Macon County who intends to pursue or is pursuing a degree in the arts at any accredited, approved post-secondary institution may apply.
Criteria:
The selection panel considers applicants’ abilities, interests, educational goals,
career aspirations, and financial need.
To Apply:
Submit a completed application letter using the Arts Council's form plus:
one-page application form plus:
Applicants may be required submit to an in-person interview by the selection panel
on the afternoon of the fourth Thursday of May.
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Deadline:
Applications must be submitted to any Macon County School guidance office or to the Arts Council
no later than May 10 (each year).
For more information and hard copy forms
contact a high school guidance office or the Arts Council
or
Download the forms (below)
Arts Scholarship
Purpose:
To help eligible students pursue a college degree in the performing, literary, or visual/graphic arts, or arts education. There are many variations in the domain of the arts, and we encourage students to pursue their interests. Questions regarding whether a certain field of study falls within the scope of this scholarship should be referred to the Arts Council.
Amount:
Up to $3,000,
Not automatically renewable.
Scholarship recipients who meet the eligibility requirements
may reapply in subsequent years.
Eligibility:
Any high school graduate or graduating senior living in Macon County who intends to pursue or is pursuing a degree in the arts at any accredited, approved post-secondary institution may apply.
Criteria:
The selection panel considers applicants’ abilities, interests, educational goals,
career aspirations, and financial need.
To Apply:
Submit a completed application letter using the Arts Council's form plus:
one-page application form plus:
- Two recommendations using the Arts Council’s recommendation form, one of which should be from a school teacher or principal.
- Standard financial information form, available from school guidance offices or from the Arts Council.
- Current school transcript if applicant is in school.
Applicants may be required submit to an in-person interview by the selection panel
on the afternoon of the fourth Thursday of May.
,
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted to any Macon County School guidance office or to the Arts Council
no later than May 10 (each year).
For more information and hard copy forms
contact a high school guidance office or the Arts Council
or
Download the forms (below)
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| cover_page_of_2024_revised_scholarship.pdf |
| application_directions_-_arts_council_of_macon_county.pdf |
| recommendation_guidelines_-_arts_council_of_macon_county_-_2024.pdf |
| arts_council_of_mc_scholarship_finanical_form.pdf |