Maine Art Education Association High School Scholarship
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
The full application and process can be found at: http://www.aeforme.org
Applications open in February. Application materials should be emailed to: Heidi O’Donnell (aeforme.awards@gmail.com) no later than May 1st (with MAEA Scholarship in the subject line).
The application must be downloaded and completed. The student must also include ten images of personal work (at least two from observation), an artist statement that addresses the student’s artwork and why s/he wishes to pursue a degree in art, and a letter of recommendation from her/his nominator (a current MAEA member).
It 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.
