Mary Davis Wheeler Scholarship Application Form

The Mary Wheeler Davis Memorial Scholarship
Application deadline: MARCH 25, 2026 at 5pm.
Purpose:
This scholarship is intended for Spartanburg County students who are pursuing careers in the performing or visual arts. Scholarships will be awarded between $1,000-$2,000 per student to the college, university, or accredited program of the student's choice. One to three students will be awarded each year.
Eligibility:
Applicants should be high school seniors and residents of Spartanburg County. The applicant should be prepared to enroll in a performing or visual arts related degree at a college, university, or accredited program. All applications will be judged on a basis of artistic potential, community involvement, and financial need.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this scholarship without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.
History:
Mary Wheeler Davis felt her purpose in life was to improve the quality of life for others, especially to enhance the artistic and cultural environment of all citizens of our community. The family of Mary Wheeler Davis has created a special trust as a memorial to her to be devoted primarily to the portion of the arts in Spartanburg County by means of scholarships for studies in the performing and visual arts. You can read more about her life after submitting this application.
For more information:
Please contact Education Director Ava Hughes at ahughes@chapmanculturalcenter.org
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Applicant Information
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First Name
Last Name
Address
Zip Code
Phone Number
What high school did you attend?
What year did you graduate?
What is your artistic discipline?
Define your medium? Ex: photography, theatre, craft, dance, paint.
Artist Statement
Who are you, as an artist? What are you most proud of creating or producing? What have you been working on recently?
Community Engagement

For this section, "Community Engagement" refers to the clubs you belong to, your volunteer work, extracurricular activities, etc.
Describe how your community engagement relates to your artistic practice.
Career Plans and Goals
Where do you see yourself in five years? What do you hope to learn in your college/university/program that you think will help you the most in your artistic career?
Scholarship Use
Describe what you would use this scholarship for. What college/university/program are you thinking about attending?
Case Statement of Need
Tell us your how these funds and the impact the scholarship will have on your ability to continue in your education?
Letters of Reference

Upload two (2) letters of references from individuals that you feel can describe your community involvement, as well as artistic and/or academic achievements. Label your uploads as "First & Last Name - LOR"
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Identification of Support Materials

Upload between three (3) and five (5) support materials which you feel best demonstrate your artistic potential.
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Assurances

I hereby certify that all statements in this application form are true and that any funds received will be used to further my goals as outlined above.
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The Mary Wheeler Davis Memorial Scholarship

Purpose:

Eligibility:

History:

For more information:

Applicant Information

Artist Statement

Community Engagement

Career Plans and Goals

Scholarship Use

Case Statement of Need

Letters of Reference

Identification of Support Materials

Assurances