The Black Art Today Foundation Scholarship Application Form

2023 Art Scholarship Application

The Black Art Today Foundation will award two $1,000 scholarship to two graduating high school students. Applicants must be residents of Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, or Prince George's County.

Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the visual, performing, or literary arts including music, dance, theatre, or other performing arts at an accredited college and/or university in the United States. Scholarship funds must be used for tuition, books, or other approved educational expenses.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023, 6:00 PM ET

Instructions and Criteria for Applying for Scholarship
1. Applicants must reside in Maryland and be a graduating High School student residing in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, or Prince George's County.
2. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average out of a possible 4.0.
3. Applicants must use the online form to complete the application. Applicants can submit their completed applications online (preferred method) or mail the completed applications to the address below. (Mailed applications must be received by June 30, 2023; applications received after this date will not be considered.)

The Black Art Today Foundation
9103 Woodmore Centre Dr# 207
Lanham, MD 20706

4. Applicants must include all required documents. Incomplete applications and applications received by mail after the application deadline will not be considered.

5. Applicants must submit a minimum 500 word, maximum 1,000-word essay You may choose your essay from one of the following questions:
- Why do you want to be a writer/musician/performer/artist?
- Which one aspect of visual arts or the performing arts has motivated/inspired you?
- Which historical or contemporary writer, musician, artist or actor do you admire and why?
- Given unlimited opportunity and resources, how would you make your community a great place for the study, performance, or expansion of the arts?

6. Applicants must provide a minimum of two written statements by appropriate academic officials addressing the student’s academic achievement.

7. Applicants must provide at least two character references.

8. An official transcript(s) from the applicant’s most recent school must accompany this application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023, 6:00 PM ET
The Black Art Today Foundation Art Scholarship Application Form
Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Pronouns
Physical Address
Number and Street, APT/Unit, City, State, Postal Code
Phone Number Home or Mobile

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
Social Media Account
Instagram, Twiiter, Facebook
Academic Information
Name of High School
School Address
Latest GPA Score
Date Expected to Graduate

MonthDayYear
Date
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Honors and Awards (Date, Nature of Award, Brief Description):
Community Service/Volunteer Record
List the volunteer organization(s) you participated in and a brief description how you made a difference in your community
Organizational Memberships & Offices held:
List the school and civic organization(s) you are a member of.
Work Experience:
Provide job title, employer name and address, and dates of employment.
What is your career goal?
Please upload Academic Achievement Recommendation - High School Counselor/Advisor or High School Administrator.

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Please upload Character Reference Recommendation - Minister, Teacher/Professor, Supervisor/Co-worker, Organization/Civic/Community Leader, or Professional Person/Mentor who can vouch for your character

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Please upload Essay. Applicants must submit a minimum 500 word, maximum 1,000-word essay You may choose your essay from one of the following questions:- Why do you want to be a writer/musician/performer/artist?- Which one aspect of visual arts or the performing arts has motivated/inspired you? - Which historical or contemporary writer, musician, artist or actor do you admire and why? - Given unlimited opportunity and resources, how would you make your community a great place for the study, performance, or expansion of the arts?

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Expected College or University Attending
Proposed Major
Upload Letter of Acceptance

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Parental Information
Name of Mother or Guardian

First NameLast Name
Address of Mother

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name of Father

First NameLast Name
Address of Father (if not the same as above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Financial Information
Are you a dependent of your Parents?

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The Black Art Today Foundation Art Scholarship Application Form

Academic Information

Parental Information

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