Fine Arts Scholarships
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: February
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- High school seniors
Geography
- Merit-based selection (artistic promise and academic achievement)
Other requirements
- Pursuing arts-related degrees
- Demonstrated artistic promise
- Academic achievement
- Funding Source: Donor contributions and endowed funds
Overview
Merit-based scholarships awarded annually to high school seniors pursuing arts-related degrees. These scholarships recognize artistic promise and academic achievement.
Geographic Scope: Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park (Tri-Village area) and surrounding communities
Funded By: Generous donations and endowed funds that secure the future of the arts in the community
Eligible Applicants:
- High school seniors
- Pursuing arts-related degrees
- Demonstrated artistic promise
- Academic achievement
Funding Source: Donor contributions and endowed funds
2025 Scholarship Recipients:
- Hailie Donald
- Jude Peterson
- Kaspian Murray
- Joseph Gerstenmaier
How to Apply
Fine Arts Scholarship Application Process
Detailed application instructions not provided in available content.
To Apply:
- Visit: https://www.oakparkareaartscouncil.org/funding-opportunities
- Click "Apply for 2026 Scholarships"
- For specific questions, contact Oak Park Area Arts Council at info@oakparkareaartscouncil.org
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be high school senior
- Must be pursuing arts-related degree
- Merit-based selection (artistic promise and academic achievement)
For complete application details, deadlines, and submission process, visit the scholarship application portal.
What Oak Park Area Arts Council actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
Oak Park Area Arts Council reported $95K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2022, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2022
- 23
- Total given
- $153K
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Range
- $5,000–$10K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Oak Park, IL; Chicago, IL; River Forest, IL.
Example grants
Dominican University Performing Arts Center · River Forest, IL
$10K
Oak Park Festival Theatre · Oak Park, IL
$10K
Historical Society of Oak Park River Forest · Oak Park, IL
$10K
Winifred Haun Dance · Oak Park, IL
$10K
Wonder Works Children's Museum · Oak Park, IL
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Arts
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