"Painting a Complete Picture" Art Scholarship

Funded by
The Ashe Arts and STEM Academy
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$3,000
6 winners, $500 each
Awarded
Winners
6
Finalists
14
Application Deadline
Feb 28, 2023
Winners Announced
Mar 30, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior (2022-2023 school year)
Residency:
US citizen
Race:
BIPOC
GPA:
2.4 or higher
Field of Interest:
Visual, studio, or performing arts
Background:
First-generation college student
Experience:
Non-profit or volunteering experience
Education Level:
Residency:
Race:
GPA:
Field of Interest:
Background:
Experience:
High school senior (2022-2023 school year)
US citizen
BIPOC
2.4 or higher
Visual, studio, or performing arts
First-generation college student
Non-profit or volunteering experience

Despite recent progress, BIPOC artists are still highly underrepresented, leaving the arts field sorely lacking in diversity. 

A recent study found that 85.4% of works across 18 museums in the US were created by white artists, with only 1.2% coming from Black artists and just 2.8% from Hispanic/Latino artists. In order to broaden the perspectives reflected in art, it’s critical to uplift artistic BIPOC students.

This scholarship seeks to support first-generation BIPOC high school students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the arts.

Any first-generation, BIPOC high school senior who is a US citizen, has non-profit or community service experience, has at least a 2.4 GPA, and is pursuing visual, studio, or performing arts disciplines may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, tell us why you’re passionate about the arts. Give us a creative example (short film, original song, etc) of why you’re interested in the arts and how you hope to improve the world through your artistic career.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published September 1, 2022
$3,000
6 winners, $500 each
Awarded
Winners
6
Finalists
14
Application Deadline
Feb 28, 2023
Winners Announced
Mar 30, 2023
Education Level
High School
Recent Bold.org scholarship winners