Angela Engelson Memorial Scholarship for Women Artists
Angela Engelson was a talented artist who brought light to the world. As the seventh of nine children raised in the 1950s, she did not have the opportunity to attend college.
Angela worked tirelessly from a young age to support her family. After her divorce, she remarried and devoted herself to forging a close-knit blended family that included four children and seven grandchildren. Angela sadly passed away in late 2024 at the age of seventy-eight, but her legacy lives on.
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Angela Engelson by supporting young women who are the first in their families to pursue a college education and are studying studio art or art history.
Any female high school senior or undergraduate student who is a first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re pursuing an undergraduate degree with a major in studio art or art history.
To apply, tell us what art means to you, why you’re pursuing it, why you’re passionate about art, and how your artistic process makes you feel. Additionally, upload five to ten images of your artwork.
Tell us what fine art and studio art mean in your life, and why you wish to study art. Please tell us why you are passionate about being an artist and how your artistic process makes you feel.
Winners and Finalists
September 2025
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The application deadline is Jul 22, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 23, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 23, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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