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Offered by Women Caucus for Art - DC, Maryland and Virginia Chapter
Are you either (a) a female, high school senior of color from Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia who will be pursuing a visual fine arts program of study in college or (b) a current, female, first- or second-year college student of color from Washington DC, Maryland, or Virginia who is enrolled in a visual arts program? If so, the WCADC Visual Art Scholarship may be a good opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards between $2,000 and $5,000 to one (1) female high school senior or college underclasswoman of color from Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia who are aspiring visual artists. In addition, winners receive a 1-year student membership to the WCA/DC chapter. To be considered for the scholarship, interested students must submit images of three of their pieces of original artwork, Artist Statement(s), a Reflection Statement, and a letter of recommendation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.
Women Caucus for Art - DC, Maryland and Virginia Chapter is a local chapter of the National WCA based in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. They are a community of women artists, curators, art historians, and art collectors with a mission to create community through art, education, and social activism.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
High School Seniors & College Underclassmen
Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC
Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC
Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts
Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African, Hispanic/Latino, Native American
Women
In addition to the below application materials, interested students must submit images of three of their original pieces of artwork.
Artist statement & reflection statement
Letter of recommendation
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