SVMoA Scholarships Application
The information provided on this form will be used by the Review and Selection Committee at the Sun Valley Museum of Art (SVMoA) to select recipients for scholarships from SVMoA. Please complete each question carefully and completely.
Applicant Name
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Phone Number
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Are you a student or an educator?
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SVMoA Student Scholarships Application
The information provided on this form will be used by the Review and Selection Committee to select recipients for scholarships from Sun Valley Museum of Art. Please complete each question carefully and completely.
What is your current grade level?
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9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
College student
What is your current grade level?
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9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
College student
What school do you attend?
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Which scholarship(s) are you applying for?
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High School Arts & Humanities Scholarship (Applicant must be a current high school student in grades 9-12)
Jack Thornton Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts (Applicant must be a current high school junior or senior)
Gay V. Weake Scholarship (Applicant must be/has been a high school senior in the Wood River Valley planning to attend or currently enrolled in college)
Hardy Kaslo Arts & Humanities Scholarship (Applicant must be a current high school senior enrolled at Wood River High School, Silver Creek High School, or Carey School)
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SVMoA Student Scholarships Application Questions
These questions are required for applicants applying to the High School Arts & Humanities Scholarship, the Jack Thornton Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts, and/or the Gay V. Weake Scholarship.
In your own words, describe the program you wish to attend / area of study you wish to pursue. Why are you interested in this program/area of study? Include your background/experience in this area of interest. (approximately 250 words)
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How would attending this program support your growth and plans for the future? What do you hope to learn? (approximately 250 words)
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Art is everywhere. Agree or disagree? Please explain your answer in a paragraph. (approximately 250 words)
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In your experience, how do the arts make an impact (literary arts, visual arts, performing arts)? (200-300 words)
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Is there anything you wish the Committee to know in their consideration of your application? Use this space to share more about who you are and/or tell them about a person, artwork, performance, etc. that inspires you.
Link to the program of interest:
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If you are applying for the High School Arts and Humanities Scholarship, what scholarship amount are you asking for? (Limited to $2500)
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Are you a first-generation student?
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No
Guardian 1 Information
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Please include name, phone number, and email address.
Guardian 2 Information
Please include name, phone number, and email address.
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Gay V. Weake Scholarship for College-bound Students
This scholarship is named after Gay V. Weake, a past Executive Director at the Sun Valley Museum of Art and a great supporter of art education. The intention of this scholarship is to benefit students who are serious about pursuing the arts as their college major.
Are you a high school senior or college student interested in applying for the Gay V. Weake College Scholarship?
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Yes
No
Please list what college you plan to attend or those you have applied to:
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What is your intended or current major?
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What is your intended year of college graduation?
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Resumé
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Hardy Kaslo Arts & Humanities Scholarship
This scholarship is named for Kay Hardy and Gregory Kaslo, long-time supporters of arts and education in the state of Idaho. This award is given to high school students enrolled at Wood River High School, Silver Creek High School, or Carey School who are pursuing study in the arts or humanities, including a specific program, trade school, college, an internship or apprenticeship. Areas of study may include visual art, music, dance, performance, graphic design, architecture, woodworking, creative writing, media, etc.
Are you a high school senior at Wood River High School, Silver Creek High School, or Carey School interested in applying for the Hardy Kaslo Arts & Humanities Scholarship?
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Yes
No
Please list what program, college, trade school, internship or apprenticeship you plan to attend or have applied to.
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Standard Essay
Share your story by reflecting on a hobby, challenge, facet of your personality, or experience that is genuinely meaningful and unique to you. Avoid a recap of your resume, instead sharing something not found elsewhere in your application (up to 650 words max). Upload your essay below.
Standard Essay (650 words maximum)
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Supplements
Choose and respond to one of the prompts. (300-350 words)
Supplemental Essay (300-350 words)
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SVMoA Wendy and Alan Pesky Educator Scholarship
Wendy and Alan Pesky are long-time supporters of Sun Valley Museum of Art and arts education. As founders of the Lee Pesky Learning Center, Wendy and Alan have built Idaho’s leading organization for early special education. They have worked extensively with students, educators and universities in numerous capacities to further education in Idaho and beyond. This scholarship is for Blaine County educators currently teaching in either the public or private sector. Educators must teach pre-K through high school. This scholarship supports formal professional development linking to the visual arts, performing arts and/or humanities. Educators can receive up to $1200.
Where are you employed?
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What student grade-level do you work with?
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Pre-K
Grades K-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
In your own words, provide a paragraph describing the program you wish to attend.
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How would this program benefit your work in the classroom? Please be specific. (approximately 250 words)
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Art is everywhere. Agree or disagree? Please explain your answer in a paragraph. (approximately 250 words)
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In your experience, how does art and humanities enrich your students' education? (approximately 250 words)
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Link to program of interest:
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Scholarship amount requested? (Limited to $1200)
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Resumé
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Work Sample
A work sample is required for applications to SVMoA's High School Arts & Humanities Scholarship, Jack Thornton Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts, and Gay V. Weake Scholarships. A work sample is OPTIONAL for applications to the Hardy Kaslo Arts & Humanities Scholarship.
Visual Art: Please provide 5 to 12 images. Must include the title of the work, size of the work, and medium. We recommend you make a PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation and save it as a PDF file.
Performing Arts: Please avoid group performances as the committee does not know who to look for. We recommend providing a YouTube Link.
Humanities: Please provide a writing sample.
How will you provide your work sample?
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References
YOU MUST SHARE THE RECOMMENDATION LINK WITH YOUR RECOMMENDERS. No relatives please. Recommendation letters are due on Friday, March 15 and are required for your application to be considered complete. Find the recommendation link when you hit submit on this application and on the SVMoA website.
Reference 1: Full Name
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First Name
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Reference 1: Email Address
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Reference 2: Full Name
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