Arts Advocates Accepting Scholarship Applications Through March 1

Arts Advocates is accepting scholarship applications through March 1 for the 2020-2021 college school year. The tuition awards are given to Sarasota and Manatee county students who are pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies in the arts, including visual and related arts, dance, writing, music, theater, and architecture. High school seniors who will major in these fields in the 2020-2021 school year are eligible to apply.

Scholarships are awarded to students planning to have careers in the arts, and are based on artistic talent, family need, character, academic achievement, and appropriate college choice. A one-year residency in Florida is required.

The Arts Advocates’ scholarship program has awarded over $1,000,000 to students since 1969.

For more information about the scholarship program, including the application, visit artsadvocates.org or call 941-330-0680.