Dennis A. Hall Memorial Scholarship for the Creative Arts
Dennis A. Hall was a beloved father who led a beautiful life filled with many passions and interests.
Dennis was a creative man who loved painting with oil paints and designing string art. He was also a lover of nature and the great outdoors and he saw the best in all that life offered. Though Dennis was never able to attend college, he found success and fulfillment in his life. This scholarship will be awarded on his birthday, December 12th.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dennis A. Hall by supporting students who share his love for the creative arts.
Any high school senior who is a nature lover may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are pursuing the creative arts. First-generation college students are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply, tell us how creativity has helped you connect with the world, how you use art to expand your life, what drives you to create, and how you hope to use your creativity in the future. Additionally, upload at least one image of a recently completed painting or creation.
Dennis A. Hall was a man of deep faith, quiet creativity, and a love for the natural world. He expressed himself through painting, cooking, gardening, and string art—finding peace and joy in the simple act of creating.
Please share how creativity has helped you connect more deeply with yourself, others, or the world around you. How do you use your art to express, heal, inspire, or explore? What drives you to create, and how do you hope to use your creativity moving forward?
Bonus points if you can work in a connection between nature and the arts you create.
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The application deadline is Nov 12, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 12, 2025.
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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 Dec 12, 2025. 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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