WATERVILLE — The Waterville Area Art Society is accepting applications for its annual $500 scholarship award to be given to a graduating high school senior who plans to major or minor in visual arts, performing arts or music.
The scholarship is open to students from Waterville, Winslow, Lawrence and Messalonskee high schools; Erskine Academy, Maine Arts Academy and Mid-Maine Technical Center.
Detailed guidelines have been sent to area high schools. Teachers of the arts are requested to submit nominations and include student contact information, a recommendation, information about the student’s artistic ability and need and three photos or video clips of student work. Nominations must be submitted by May 1.
This year there are up to two scholarships available. Previous winners and former applicants are also eligible to apply again with a former high school or college teacher’s nomination and materials.
For information on how to submit work, email waasmaine@gmail.com or contact Mary Morrison at 207-872-5843.