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Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship

Mattapoisett Land Trust Inc

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

April 17, 2026

9 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship

Funder: Mattapoisett Land Trust Inc, made possible through the generosity of Brad Hathaway and his family

Purpose: To support graduating high school seniors interested in fine arts and environmental stewardship, honoring the legacy of Priscilla Hathaway, professional artist, teacher, environmentalist, and co-founder of the Mattapoisett Land Trust

Award Amount: $1,000

Geographic Scope: Mattapoisett, Marion, or Rochester residents

About Priscilla Hathaway:

  • Professional artist, teacher, and environmentalist

  • Co-founder of Mattapoisett Land Trust

  • Sailor and bay watcher with Buzzards Bay Coalition ("save the seas")

  • Very interested in Native American artifacts

  • Loved the outdoors, especially woods, beaches, and sand
  • Eligibility:

  • Graduating from high school in spring 2026

  • Resident of Mattapoisett, Marion, or Rochester

  • Committed to keeping core values that Priscilla Hathaway exemplified

  • Studying art and planning to continue education in fine arts

  • Must have official school transcript including credits and class rank
  • Assessment Criteria:

  • Quality of art submission (2D or 3D visual art)

  • Personal artist statement connecting art piece to natural world and Priscilla Hathaway's core values

  • Professional letter of reference from teacher or guidance counselor

  • Character letter of reference from employer, activity leader, or community member

  • Official school transcript
  • Timeline:

  • Application Deadline: April 17, 2026

  • Recipient Notification: By mail by May 15, 2026
  • Disbursement:
    Award will be disbursed after student submits official college transcript documenting successful completion of first semester in college

    Contact:
    Mattapoisett Land Trust
    PRISCILLA HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP
    PO Box 31
    Mattapoisett MA 02739

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Required Materials:
    1. Completed Priscilla Hathaway Art Scholarship application form
    2. One piece of visual art (2D or 3D):
    - Examples: drawing, painting, art installation
    - NOT accepted: video or animation
    - Art must be photographed and sent digitally with application
    3. Personal artist statement explaining:
    - How the art piece connects the viewer to the natural world
    - How applicant connects with Priscilla Hathaway's core values
    4. Professional letter of reference from a teacher or guidance counselor
    5. Character letter of reference from an employer, activity leader, or community member
    6. Official school transcript including credits and class rank

    Where to Obtain Application:

  • Available in high school guidance offices

  • Available online at mattlandtrust.org
  • Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026 (complete application and all accompanying materials)

    Notification Date: By mail by May 15, 2026

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artseducation

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