High School Scholarship

Maine Art Education Association

The deadline for the high school scholarship application is May 1. Each year these awards are made after using a rubric to  score electronic artwork. Yarmouth art educator and MAEA board member serves as the Recognitions Chair. If you have questions please contact her at holly_houston@yarmouthschools.org. The information is below and the application and rubric are located at http://www.aeforme.org/MAEA/Recognitions.html.

Who may 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 member of the Maine Art Education Association
4. Pursuing a degree in Fine Arts or Design fields

How much is the scholarship and how is it awarded?

$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 are not met within the first year after graduating from his or her Maine High School.

How many scholarships are awarded?

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

What are the requirements?

1. Personal Information Form including:

• Contact information
• Where you plan to go to school (2 or 4 year college or university)
• Current GPA (un-weighted)
• A list of high school arts classes and name of art teacher(s)
• A list of activities, leadership, awards, and honors
• A list of, community service and employment
• A letter of recommendation from your nominator (current MAEA member.) Must include: Evidence strength in academics and character and Evidence of accomplishments
• 2. An artist statement (no more than 500 words) that addresses: Your artwork: motivation, process and product and Why you wish to pursue a college degree in art
• A disk of images including: (The disk becomes property of MAEA and will not be returned. Artist retains all copyrights to imagery.)
• 10 jpeg images: 72dpi-2mb – labeled by title (at least two from direct observation)
• A .doc or .rtf file with the name/title, media, and dimensions of the original work                                                        Important to note! By submitting an application you agree that images of your artwork may be used in MAEA publications, announcements, and websites.

When is the application due?

The application must be postmarked by May 1st. Metered mail is NOT eligible (meters can be turned back)

How will my entry be judged?

The MAEA High School Scholarship Rubrics can be found on the MAEA website: www.mainearted.org

How and when will I know if I was selected?

You will be notified by mail no later than June 1st.

The recipient(s) of the scholarship will be posted on the MAEA website on June 1st.

Where do I send my application?

holly_houston@yarmouthschools.org (Write: MEAE Scholarship in the subject line!) Once your information has been received you will get an email confirmation. Assume that if you do not receive confirmation, your application has not been received!

Or mail to MAEA High School Scholarship, PO Box 10462, Portland, ME 04104

Questions?
Contact Holly Houston at holly_houston@yarmouthschools.org.