Two $500 Awards for student artists interested in visual arts, music, dance, theater, or another creative medium.

Criteria:

1. Enrollment in school (public, private or home school) in Prince William County or a nearby community in Grades 9-12,

2. Participation in an arts activity,

3. Be recommended by a schoolteacher, private art teacher, mentor, or coach, who is not a relative.

How to Apply:

All interested students will produce and submit a packet of materials thru the online form which includes the following:

1. A cover letter,

2. Your contact information including address, cell phone number and current email,

3. A short essay (500 words or less) explaining your interest in the arts, and how this scholarship would help you achieve your goals,

4. Samples of your work (e.g., photos, videos)

5. One or more letters of recommendation from a schoolteacher, private art teacher, mentor or coach

Digital Files Guidelines:

• Video and audio files should be between 1080p, mp4, 100 MB – 200 MB, and 2-3 minutes long

• 2D and/or 3D artwork - submit 10-20 pieces of high-quality, curated work that demonstrate both technical skill and a unique personal voice, formatted as a PDF file.

• Label files as follows: LastnameFirstname_Title_ScholarshipName
  (e.g., "SmithJohn_portfolio_CAAScholarship"). If files are not labeled correctly, your application will be marked incomplete.