THE FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
The Rotary Club of Simcoe provides annually a minimum of one art scholarship for a graduating secondary student who is planning to enroll in interdisciplinary fine arts including visual, arts, fine arts, graphics, art history, film, photography, animation, web design etc. at a recognized post-secondary institution. The Watts Scholarship Committee aims to increase diversity in creative professions and foster a feeling of social and environmental responsibility. Recipients are therefore selected on the basis of their academic excellence, talent and their demonstrated commitment to give back to the community through their volunteer work. Financial need is also considered.
A minimum of one fine art scholarship is available to a graduating Norfolk County high school student. The scholarship is for one year. Awards are paid directly to the recipient’s school to be applied towards tuition.
Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident and enrolled, or intend to enroll, in a full-time undergraduate program as per the above description.
ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION:
- Attending a Norfolk County high school.
- Entering a recognized post-secondary institution with intent to study in interdisciplinary fine arts as per the description above.
- Admission to a recognized College or University as a full-time student for the upcoming Fall semester.
HOW TO APPLY
Download The Criteria/Application by clicking on either PDF or Word icon and submit by mail or email to the designated person by May 31.
WORD VERSION
PDF VERSION
NEED FURTHER INFORMATION
Email Mike Cobb, Chair, the Dr. Gord Watts Fine Arts Scholarship Committee at mikecobb56@gmail.com or The Rotary Club of Simcoe at simcoe.rotary.club@gmail.com
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