Anne Gilbert Visual Arts Scholarship Grant

Anne Gilbert Visual Arts Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 05, 2025

Summary

The Anne Gilbert Visual Arts Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, aims to support undergraduate college sophomores pursuing studies in fine arts, graphic design, art and design, or fashion design. Applicants must be residents of Muskingum County, have completed their freshman year, and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. This scholarship encourages artistic development and community engagement, allowing students to further their education and creative pursuits.

Overview

Mission & Vision The Mission of the Muskingum County Community Foundation is to improve quality of life in the community by nurturing opportunities and serving needs through collaboration and philanthropy. The Envisioned Future of the Muskingum County Community Foundation is that Muskingum County’s quality of life attracts organizations and people to pursue their dreams and practice their passions. In 1985, civic leaders in the area established the Zanesville Development Corporation to generate ideas to enhance the quality of life in Zanesville. The corporation suggested three projects: formation of a community leadership program, an enhanced economic corridor along Interstate 70, and the establishment of a community foundation. Anne Gilbert Visual Arts Scholarship The award is designed to benefit an undergraduate college sophomore, but a past recipient may reapply for a junior or senior year scholarship in competition with sophomore applicants.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. A qualified student must: Be a Muskingum County Resident Have completed the freshman year of post-secondary education Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale Be a major in fine arts, graphic design, art and design, or fashion design