Our Society proudly offers scholarships to celebrate the aspirations and achievements of promising young individuals interested in the Arts.
I. Annual art competition
SUMMARY
Merit-based award
Two board-selected art judges will pick winners from different age groups
Application due dates are announced every year
Winners’ artwork must be made available for the Exhibit Showcase event
Winners must be present at the Award Ceremony event
CANDIDATES
Candidates must be between 3–18 years old
AWARDS
30 winners will receive a cash prize of $50
70 winners will receive a cash prize of $25
II. Music and dance
SUMMARY
Merit-based award
Awards are distributed once per year
Board-selected judges are music or dance professionals
Applications are due on the selected date by SDCACS every year
Winner will perform on the event for SDCACS
CANDIDATES
Any outstanding student performer of music, dance and related fields
AWARDS
Up to $800
One performance at the International Music and Arts Festival
III. summer camp / program
SUMMARY
Need and merit-based award
Awards are distributed once per year
Winners are selected by the SDCACS Scholarship Committee
Applications are due March 15 every year
Board members will notify applicants with their enrollment decision on April 15 every year
CANDIDATES
Any student grades 6–12
AWARDS
Awards will cover up to 20% of the program tuition (maximum award of $1,000)
IV. emergency Assistance
SUMMARY
Need-based award
The board will evaluate on a case-by-case basis
CANDIDATES
Any student enrolled in a program or school may apply at any point in time
AWARDS
Award amount is determined by need as well as by funds available