Scholarship Opportunities
Transforming Lives with Elgin Arts Association
We are a charitable organization dedicated to transforming the lives of artistic individuals needing further assistance via scholarships. By working together with our community partners, we aim to create a brighter future for our future creatives.
Careers that explore art include: Engineering, Advertising, Designer, Tattoo Artist, Architect, Art Therapist, Culinary Arts, Website Developer, and many more!
Who can apply:
Graduating seniors from Elgin High School
Graduating seniors from McDade High School
Homeschoolers residing within Eling or McDade school boundaries
Graduating seniors who are Elgin Arts Association members (student or family)
Deadline for applications: Midnight Friday March 27, 2026
Scholarship Application
All applicants will be considered. Future study of the fine arts is not a requirement. We ask for your sincerity in how you will integrate your sense of creativity into your future. Email your application by clicking the button below. Include the following information:
- Minimum 300 word narrative explaining what your plans are, what you plan to study, and how the arts have been a major influence. Please do not use AI to express your narrative.
- Attach examples of your works or participation in artistic endeavors. Supported file types include .JPEG .PNG .DOC .MOV .MP4 .MPEG .WMV .WAV .MP3 .MP4