Maine Art Education Association High School Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Maine Art Education Association

Introduction
The Maine Art Education Association (MAEA) is a statewide professional organization committed to advancing high-quality visual arts education for both teachers and students throughout Maine. MAEA supports its membership with resources, professional learning opportunities, advocacy for arts education, and community events. Among its student-focused initiatives is an Annual High School Scholarship designed to encourage graduating seniors who plan to continue their studies in fine art or design.

Eligibility
To be considered for the MAEA Annual High School Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a high school senior enrolled at a Maine high school.
- Be currently enrolled in a visual arts course.
- Be nominated by a teacher who is an active MAEA member.
- Intend to pursue a post-secondary degree in fine arts or design.

Award
- Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $1,500.
- Payment will be made directly to the recipient after the student provides documentation showing successful completion of their first semester of post-secondary study.
- If the required documentation is not submitted within one year of graduating from a Maine high school, the scholarship will be forfeited.
- Typically one scholarship is awarded each year; if funding permits, a second award may be granted.

Application checklist and requirements
Submit the following materials with your application:
- Contact information.
- Name of the post-secondary institution you plan to attend (2- or 4-year college/university).
- Current unweighted GPA.
- GPA for visual arts classes.
- A list of high school arts courses and the name(s) of the art teacher(s).
- A list of extracurricular activities, leadership roles, awards, and honors.
- A list of community service activities.
- A letter of recommendation from your nominating teacher (who must be a current MAEA member). The letter should address your academic strengths, character, and accomplishments.
- An artist statement (maximum 500 words) describing your work—motivation, process, and outcome—and explaining why you intend to pursue a college degree in art.
- Ten images of your artwork. These may be emailed as attachments or shared via a Google Drive folder. Image specifications:
- File format: JPEG
- Resolution: 72 dpi
- File size: under 2 MB per image
- Each file labeled with the work’s title
- At least two images must be of work done from direct observation
- A .doc or .rtf file accompanying the images listing each piece’s name/title, media, and original dimensions.

Follow these requirements closely to ensure your application is complete and eligible for review.