2026 Virginia Manley Art Scholarship

2026 Virginia Manley Art Scholarship Application
Manley Art Center - 433 Oak Street, PO Box 2568, Brookings OR 97415

541-469-1807 * manleyartcenter.com
Application due: Monday, April 27, 2026

Award presented at BHHS Awards Event May 2026.

The Virginia Manley Art Scholarship is offered by the Pelican Bay Arts Association and Manley Art Center to provide support for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of visual arts. All eligibility requirements must be met. Applications will be considered based on the factors outlined below.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- High School Student & Resident of Brookings, Oregon
- Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Intend to pursue a higher education degree or certificate in the field of 2-D or 3-D art within 12-months.
Award Description

This scholarship is given annually in the amount of $1,000 and is intended for one recipient. If two applicants present themselves as equally qualified, the scholarship may be divided into two awards of $500 each. The scholarship distribution will be determined by the PBAA Scholarship Committee and endorsed by the PBAA Board of Directors. The scholarship will be paid directly to an educational institution selected by the award recipient. The award recipient also agrees to pose for a photo to be used for the Art Center newsletter and other publicity. The winner is invited to receive the award at the 2026 Azalea Festival on May 24, (and may opt to display their work at the Manley Art Center during an agreed upon period).

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit the following materials by midnight Monday April 27, 2026 via this online application. Failure to submit all materials may disqualify applicants or affect scoring.
- Application: Submit the completed Scholarship Application.
- Support Letters: Upload two letters of recommendation (e.g. teacher, guidance counselor, or community member). One letter must be from a school official and include confirmation of current GPA. If homeschooled, provide grades based on Oregon state guidelines.
- Essay: An essay of approximately 500 words that includes your background (accomplishments, interests, employment, community service) and why you want to pursue education in the field of art, along with your plans.
- Portfolio: Submit a portfolio (photos) that includes at least three but no more than five of your best art pieces, all done during high school. Include notation of each work’s title and medium. The portfolio must be submitted electronically - uploaded in this application.
Suggestion to Breeze Through the Application

Browse through the application to familiarize yourself with the requirements. Before you begin, please make sure you have the following items ready to upload:
- Two (2) support or recommendation letters
- Essay (approximately 500 words)
- Portfolio images (minimum 3, maximum 5; no larger than 10.6MB per image)

Contact Information
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant Email*
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Parent or Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent or Guardian Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent or Guardian Email*
example@example.com
High School Name*
Current GPA*

Your Education Plans
Type of Degree/Certification You Intend to Pursue*
Institution and Location*
Where do you plan to pursue your degree or certificate?
Projected Start Date*

Letters of Recommendation/Support
Recommendation Letter #1 - from a school official which includes confirmation of your GPA.*

Be sure the letter confirms your GPA
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Recommendation Letter #2 (e.g. teacher, guidance counselor, school official, or community member)*

An additional letter of recommendation/support from a second person.
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Essay
Essay*

An essay of approximately 500 words (about 450-550) that includes your background (accomplishments, interests, employment, community service) and why you want to pursue education in the field of art, along with your plans.
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Portfolio
Submit a portfolio (photos) that includes at least THREE but no more than FIVE of your best art pieces, all done during high school. Include notation of each work’s title and medium. The portfolio must be submitted electronically using this application.
Portfolio Item #1*
Include Title of Piece and Medium Used
Portfolio Image #1*

Max file size: 10.6MB
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Portfolio Item #2*
Include Title of Piece and Medium Used
Portfolio Image #2*

Max file size: 10.6MB
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Portfolio Item #3*
Include Title of Piece and Medium Used
Portfolio Image #3*

Max file size: 10.6MB
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Portfolio Item #4 (Optional)
Include Title of Piece and Medium Used
Portfolio Image #4

Max file size: 10.6MB
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Portfolio Item #5 (Optional)
Include Title of Piece and Medium Used
Portfolio Image #5

Max file size: 10.6MB
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Certification: I certify that all the information included in this application is true and complete. I hereby grant permission to the Pelican Bay Arts Association Board of Directors to verify all such information.
Applicant Signature*

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2026 Virginia Manley Art Scholarship Application