2025 College Arts Scholarships Now Open!
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Deadline Extended: April 15, 2025
Program Description: The Arts Council for Monterey County will award $2,500 college arts scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing a higher learning degree in an arts field. In addition, we will provide one Joann Adair Memorial Scholarship of $2,500 to a Salinas student to support their education in the performing arts. This scholarship empowers local youth to achieve their dreams and contribute to the county’s creative vitality and rich artistic heritage. Career opportunities in creative fields are growing and varied, from design (graphic design, architecture) to digital arts (filmmaking, game design, photography), literature to performing arts to visual arts (including crafts such as ceramics). A college program gives artists vital access to training & professional mentors, as well as knowledge & skills in business, marketing and production.
ELIGIBILITY
- Resident of Monterey County
- High School Senior, graduating class of 2025
- Transcript showing a 2.0 GPA or above