Stokes County Arts Council College Scholarships Available

The Stokes County Arts Council is proud to announce that they are currently accepting applications for college art scholarships for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. This year’s scholarship applications include two opportunities.

The Stokes 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.

The 2026 #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. 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 13th, 2026. The committee will not consider late applications or incomplete applications that are not in the office by the close of business on March 13th. Applications are available online at www.stokesarts.org/scholarships/ or may be picked up at the Stokes Arts office located at 500 Main Street in Danbury, North Carolina. For more information, contact the Stokes County Arts Council at 336-593-8159.

Contact: Eddy McGee, Executive Director
stokesarts@gmail.com