Clone of Joan Brace Scholarship Application Form

Vanessa Alessandro Scholarship Application (Orion Art Center)
Thanks for your interest in the Vanessa Alessandro Scholarship, offered by the Orion Art Center for 2026 high school students!

The information you share on this form will help our Scholarship Committee select a scholarship recipient. Please complete the application below, and we will follow up with next steps.

Artwork Submission Guidelines
- There is no specific theme for submitted artwork.
- The pieces submitted are entirely up to the discretion of the student and should reflect what they believe to be their strongest work.
- Upload a high-quality photo of your artwork for review.
- Students may submit up to three (3) pieces for consideration.
- The scholarship winner will be announced during the Lake Orion High School Student Art Show on March 15, 2026.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a graduating Lake Orion High School senior (Class of 2026)
- Applicant must plan to major in a creative field such as fine art, graphic design, illustration, animation, photography, architecture, fashion design, or other related creative programs
Important Dates

Submissions due by March 1st, 2026

Winner will be announced in-person on March 15 from 4pm-6pm at Lake Orion High School during the Student Art Show.
SECTION 1: BASIC INFORMATION
Student's Full / Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
Parent or guardian email
Student Birth Date

MonthDayYear
SECTION 2: Academics

This section helps the scholarship committee understand your academic background and how your education supports your artistic and personal goals.
Schools to which you are applying
School 1*
School 2
Major(s) & Minor(s) You Are Considering

In order of preference, please list the major(s) and/or minor(s) you are considering. Students must select an art or art-related major. Examples include, but are not limited to: Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Game Design, Painting, Pottery, Drawing, Architecture or Architectural Drawing, and other 3D art-related majors.
Major 1*
Major 2 (optional)
Minor (optional)
Current School District*
REFERENCES:

Please list one educator and at least one community person who would recommend you for a scholarship.
Reference 1 Name (Position,Phone Number. email)*
Reference 2 Name (Position,Phone Number, email)*

Art Submissions
- Applicants may submit up to three (3) photographs of their work.
- Applicants must at least submit one (1) piece to qualify.
Submission #1*

Browse Files

Cancelof
Title *
Title of Submission #1
Medium*
Medium(s) were used to create this piece.
Submission #2

Browse Files
Optional Submission Cancelof
Title
Title of Submission #2
Medium
Medium(s) were used to create this piece.
Submission #3

Browse Files
Optional Submission Cancelof
Title
Title of Submission #3
Medium
Medium(s) were used to create this piece.
STUDENT STATEMENT: In a few sentences, describe yourself .*
Sign & Submit

Please sign and submit this form. If your submission is successful, you will see a confirmation (thank you) page. If you have any questions, please let us know below or contact our team info@orionartcenter.org. Thank you for applying for the 2026 Vanessa Alessandro Scholarship Award!
Type your Name
Type your FULL/LEGAL Name
Submission Time*

MonthDayYearHourMinutesAM/PM Option
Questions? Ask them here!
Should be Empty:

Vanessa Alessandro Scholarship Application (Orion Art Center)

SECTION 1: BASIC INFORMATION

SECTION 2: Academics

Schools to which you are applying

Major(s) & Minor(s) You Are Considering

REFERENCES:

Sign & Submit