2021 Fine Arts Scholarship Application

The Oak Park Area Arts Council Fine Arts Scholarships are open to any graduating seniors going on to major in the arts in college. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.

Deadline for applications is February 5, 2021.

2021 Fine Arts Scholarship Application

Name
First Last
College Arts Major
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP / Postal Code
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email
Guardian or Parent Contact Information
First Name Last Name
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email
High School
High School Dean/Counselor's Name
High School Cumulative Grade Point Average in the Arts
High School Courses Taken Related to the Arts Grades Received
High School-Related Arts Activities, Arts Honors, and Arts Awards (e.g. IMEA honors, 1st Chair Band or Orchestra, Visual Art Competitions, Illinois Theatre Assoc., etc.) List a maximum of three, choose one and describe why you are most proud of this one activity.
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
Describe Covid-19’s impact on your community: Describe an activity in which you participated that benefits your community and tell us why you selected these activities. Describe the one that you feel had the most impact on you and why. If you have not participated in community volunteer activities, please explain.
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Employment History Position Dates
College Choices
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College Choice Admitted? (Yes, No, Don't know)
Other scholarships applied for
Other scholarships you are receiving
Please write an essay, not to exceed one single-spaced 8 1/2" x 11" page, font no smaller than 12 point, 1-inch margins. It is very important that applicants write the essay on the assigned topic only! Be sure to restate the topic at the top of your essay page.
Topic: Describe activities in your community which you participated in that increased your knowledge and understanding of other ethnic, racial, or religious cultures. Describe the knowledge and understanding you gained from these activities. Describe how this knowledge and understanding has influenced your art.

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High School Courses Taken Related to the Arts	Grades Received

Employment History Position	Dates

College Choice	Admitted? (Yes, No, Don't know)