How much funding does William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship provide?

William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship provides $250 per recipient in funding.

When is the deadline for William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship offered?

William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship

Garrett County Arts Council Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Education Music Education Grants

Funding Amount

$250 per recipient

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Must be a graduating senior from Northern Garrett High School or Southern Garrett High School
Must be accepted at a two-year or four-year institution of higher education or an established art institute
Must intend to pursue a major in an arts discipline
Minimum overall grade point average of 3.0

Overview

An annual scholarship established by GCAC Board Member and local photographer William "Bill" Hentosh to benefit Garrett County high school students pursuing arts education.

Award Details

Amount: $250 each to graduating seniors from Northern and Southern High School
Focus: Students intending to pursue a major in an arts discipline
Eligible Arts Disciplines: Visual art, music, dance, theatre, literary arts, or culinary arts

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a graduating senior from Northern Garrett High School or Southern Garrett High School
Must be accepted at a two-year or four-year institution of higher education or an established art institute
Must intend to pursue a major in an arts discipline
Minimum overall grade point average of 3.0

Required Application Materials

Completed application form
Arts teacher's letter of recommendation
Written essay by the student with topic: "If I am awarded this scholarship I plan to..."

Contact Information

Garrett County Arts Council, Inc.

Office Address: 108 S. 2nd Street, Ste. 1, Oakland, MD 21550
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 633, Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: (301) 334-6580
Email: info@garrettarts.org

Supported by: Maryland State Arts Council, Garrett County Board of County Commissioners, Appalachian Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture: Rural Business Development, Maryland Citizens for the Arts, and other state and local partners

How to Apply

Application Process

Complete the online application form including:
- Award name
- Personal information (first/last name, preferred pronouns)
- Address and contact information (phone, email)
- High school (Northern or Southern Garrett High School)
- Institution of higher education or art institute accepted to
- Intended major or program
- Dream job post-graduation
- Inspiration sources
Submit required supporting documents:
- Arts teacher's letter of recommendation
- Written essay by student (topic: "If I am awarded this scholarship I plan to...")
File submission details:
- Accepted file types: PDF, DOCX
- Maximum file size: 512 MB
- Maximum number of files: 5