Art Scholarship

DEADLINE FOR ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP IS APRIL 15th

Our Art Scholarship Program allows us to fulfill part of our mission to promote education in the arts–especially pastels. Each year, we solicit high school art teachers, college art departments, and statewide arts organizations  to help us find talented, dedicated students interested in pursuing a career in art at a junior or four-year college or university, or an accredited art school.

Applicants may apply for these $2000 annual scholarships as long as they fit the criteria below as set out by the Board of PSWC.

Successful candidates must:

• be planning to pursue a career in art
• be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore, or junior enrolled in a junior or four-year accredited college or university with enrollment in an art class
• submit a digital portfolio of at least three hand drawn or painted, original artworks created by the student (no photography or digital work accepted)
• submit three letters of recommendation from an art teacher, counselor, or PSWC member (at least two from school personnel)
• submit an artist statement/essay and a fully completed application form by the April 15 deadline

Timeline:

Winter – Art department chairs, teachers, counselors and administrators within selected areas will be notified of scholarship, including application link for students.

April 15 – Cut-off date for submitting applications.  Applications must be submitted via the PSWC website by April 15 to qualify. Incomplete applications or those without all required supporting documents will not be considered.

Soon After Cut-off – PSWC Board members will review applications and select winners. All applicants will be notified of results. Please be sure that you include a valid email address for contact.

Follow-up – Awardees will submit college Financial Assistance Office information and scholarship funds will be sent.

Recognition – Recipients will be recognized through multiple venues such as at the Pastels USA event in June, on the PSWC FB page, website, and in publications.

Please direct inquiries for scholarships to Pam Comfort.

PSWC ART SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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Address

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Email

Date of Birth

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Name/relationship to PSWC Member (optional)

Name of high school or college

Address of high school or college

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School District (if applicable)

Art Instructor or Counselor

Instructor/Counselor Phone Number

Name of Intended College or Accredited Art School of Choice (Subject to Change) Recipient of PSWC Scholarship must carry at a minimum of eight (8) units and carry at least one art related class to receive funds. Verification of classes and units must be submitted before funds are released.

College Address

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Start Date

Intended Major

Career Goals

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS / HONORS AND RECOGNITION (Additional Sheet may be attached if needed)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / EMPLOYMENT (Additional Sheet may be attached if needed)

ART TRAINING

PREFERRED MEDIUMS - Check all that apply

Acrylic

Ceramics

Digital

Oil

Pastel

Pencil

Printmaking

Sculpture

Watercolor

Other

SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:

Completed and signed application form

Short Essay: Why I want to pursue an art career & influences on me

Three letters of recommendation (2 from school faculty members)

Three portfolio images

Signature of Applicant (Type in your full name)*

Signature of Parent (if under 18)

Date

I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate, and that portfolio images submitted are my original work with no assistance from any third party. Artwork must be hand drawn or painted to be considered (no photography or digital art will be accepted.*

I certify the statement above

Upload images and documents or attachments required. To upload multiple files, select all files required and upload as a group. (Recommended: Place all files in a folder, then select all files--not the folder--and click upload.) Have extra large image files? Email directly to pinfree@gmail.com

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Past Scholarship Winners

2023 Scholarship recipients

2022 Scholarship recipients

Sasha Mosquera, Nic Giordano

“I am elated and beyond honored to receive this scholarship. I will keep your support in mind throughout the remainder of my studies and artistic career.” – Nic Giordano, UNLV

2021 Scholarship recipients

Jude Smith, Molly Robinson

2020 Scholarship recipient

Natalie Schmidt

2019 Scholarship recipient

Maria Nunez

2018 Scholarship Recipient

Paige Baldwinson

2017 Scholarship recipient
Ambriehl Zepeda-Ruelas

Lindsay, CA
Lindsay High School
College of attendance: Porterville College
Major: Art Studies

2015 Scholarship recipient
Madeline Morgan Honeycutt
“My name is Madeline Morgan Honeycutt and I am one of the 2015 recipients of the Pastel Society of the West Coast Scholarship! Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity to apply for this scholarship and the honor of receiving it. I cannot express my gratitude for your society’s support and generosity.
Again, thank you so much for this scholarship and for the wonderful opportunity that it provides.”

2014 Scholarship recipient
Iris Nani Lee
Sacramento, CA
Major: Art
College of attendance: California State University at San Marcos

2013 Scholarship recipient
Fernando Navarro
Stockton, CA
Fernando wants to pursue a career in teaching art and then later to become a professor of art history.

2012 Scholarship recipient
Teagon McLarnan
El Dorado Hills, CA
Oak Ridge High School
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

2011 Scholarship recipients
John Velickovic
Stockton, CA
University of California, Irvine

Sasha Schotzko-Harris
Galt, CA
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA

2010 Scholarship recipients
Stephanie Lin
Granite Bay H.S., Granite Bay, CA
to Ex’pression College for Digital Arts
Emeryville, CA

Alison Aycrigg
Orangewood Christain H.S., Winter Park, FL
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

2007 Scholarship recipient
Holly Kimball