Scholarship
The Grove City Arts Council presents an annual scholarship to a graduating high school senior who is pursuing a degree in art. This scholarship is open to high school seniors enrolled within the SouthWestern City School district. The applications are reviewed each spring by members of the art council. The winner is announced by June. The amount of the scholarship is dependant upon monies raised the prior calendar year by the arts council.
To enter our art scholarship program, you must be a graduating senior of the SouthWestern City School District, and you must intend to seek higher education in an arts program in a college or university. Contact your arts teachers, senior counselors or the Grove City Arts Council during your graduating year to learn of details for submitting your five piece portfolio.
Scholarship Recipients
2011
- Winner: Shane Stevens
- 2nd place: Katelynn Hammp
- 3rd place: Amber Malone
2010
- Winner: Chelsea Starkey
- Honorable Mention: Amber Halley
- Honorable Mention: Jeffrey Hughes
- Honorable Mention: Stephanie Saroiberry
Scholarship History
Chelsea Starkey
The Arts Commission of Greater Grove City began awarding Art Scholarships to High School Seniors in the south west school area in 1986. The first scholarship was an award of $100 to Dan Wodarcyk of Grove City High School. In the following years, some of the original members of the Arts Commission continued through the changes in membership, the renaming of the organization, and the expanded involvement of a membership dedicated to furthering the Arts in the Grove City community.
Now known as the Grove City Arts Council, this arts group has grown the annual Art Scholarship to a $1000 award to one or more High School Seniors from the four SouthWest City Schools. Prerequisite are as described above. Since the Scholarship’s beginning, in excess of $16,000 has been directed to over 30 students in this Grove City area.
The Scholarship Fund is replenished by the ongoing efforts of the members in the events of this community. You will see the Arts Council at the Town Center’s Farmers Market selling colorful flowers, savory herbs, and delicious baked goods, and again in their booth full of artwork during Arts in the Alley. They are also your hosts for the Night on the Town, a unique evening of art, music and theater in the spring to benefit this Art Scholarship.
On behalf of the Grove City Arts Council, we thank all who contribute to our commitment of growing art and creativity into the next generation.
Now known as the Grove City Arts Council, this arts group has grown the annual Art Scholarship to a $1000 award to one or more High School Seniors from the four SouthWest City Schools. Prerequisite are as described above. Since the Scholarship’s beginning, in excess of $16,000 has been directed to over 30 students in this Grove City area.
The Scholarship Fund is replenished by the ongoing efforts of the members in the events of this community. You will see the Arts Council at the Town Center’s Farmers Market selling colorful flowers, savory herbs, and delicious baked goods, and again in their booth full of artwork during Arts in the Alley. They are also your hosts for the Night on the Town, a unique evening of art, music and theater in the spring to benefit this Art Scholarship.
On behalf of the Grove City Arts Council, we thank all who contribute to our commitment of growing art and creativity into the next generation.