The Stokes County Arts Council is proud to announce that they are currently accepting applications for college art scholarships for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This year’s scholarship applications include two opportunities.

The Stokes County Arts Council Arts Scholarship is eligible for Stokes County residents graduating from one of the county high schools or an accredited homeschool who plan to major in an arts-related degree program at an institution of higher learning. Minors in an arts-related program may also be considered. A student currently attending an institution of higher learning with the same career goals may also apply. An institution of higher learning approved by the Scholarship Review Committee must have already accepted the student. This opportunity includes the Rick Flanery Scholarship, given annually by the family of Rick Flanery, a career arts educator who taught at North Stokes High School.

The 2024 #yesYOUcan Scholarship was created by Tara Schiphof and Melanie Oakley in memory of their mother and grandmother, Lynne Oakley, in an effort to help the next generation persevere through life’s greatest challenges, is another scholarship opportunity. This scholarship is eligible for residents graduating from one of the county’s high schools or an accredited homeschool, who plan to continue their education at an institution of higher learning, be it four-year, two-year, or technical college.

The amount of the scholarships will be based upon the financial need of the applicant. The recipient may reapply every year while attending an institution of higher learning. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution only.

Applications are due at the Arts Council office by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15th, 2024. The committee will not consider late applications or incomplete applications that are not in the office by the close of business on March 15th. Applications are available online. For more information, contact the Stokes County Arts Council at 336-593-8159.