William P. Simmons Art Scholarship

William P. Simmons Art Scholarship

Type: Merit-based art scholarship

Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia

Purpose: Recognize and develop artistic skills and talents of Georgians by awarding scholarships to art students

Geographic Scope: Macon, Georgia

Eligible Institutions:

Wesleyan College, Macon, GA

Mercer University, Macon, GA

Eligible Degree Programs:

Painting

Drawing

Other visual arts

Undergraduate and graduate students

Recipient Criteria:

Academic Status: Junior or senior year undergraduate OR graduate student

Major: Art degree (studio art, visual arts, or equivalent)

Nomination: Must be referred by art department at respective college

Enrollment: Must be enrolled as full-time student

Focus: Primary emphasis on painting, drawing, and visual arts

Award Details:

Student Award: $2,000 per year

Department Award: $500 to art department of recipient's school for cooperation and support

Award History (2022-2023 Cycle):

2 recipients: Anna Richards (Wesleyan College, studio art major) and Amanda Herrold (Mercer University, art/religion double major)

Both rising seniors selected

Both working in painting, photography, and visual arts

Contact:

Phone: (478) 750-9338

Toll Free: (866) 750-9338

Address: 577 Mulberry Street, Suite 1600, Macon, GA 31201

Email: info@cfcga.org

Website: cfcga.org/for-students/