2010 Arts Council Scholarship Applcations Now Avaliable

Are you planning to pursue a higher education in the Arts? The Howard County Arts Council's2010 Arts Scholarship Application is now available!This year, Howard County Arts Council will award a minimum of $10,000 in scholarship fundsto students entering college in the 2010-2011 academic year.

Scholarships must be used forenrollment in an accredited college program for a degree in the arts. Awards will be made inthe minimum amount of $1,000 and may be used for tuition and fees only.Applications will be reviewed by the Arts Council's Scholarship Panel, which is made up ofprofessionals working in a variety of artistic disciplines.

Review criteria will include artisticmerit, demonstrated knowledge of an artistic discipline, commitment to a career in the arts, anda demonstrated track record of success in an academic setting. Applicants will be notified ofthe Committee's decision in April 2010.Applications are available from the Arts Council or on our website at www.hocoarts.org.

Applicants must be legal residents of Howard County. Applications must be postmarked orhand-delivered by January 11, 2010. Contact the Howard County Arts Council at410.313.2787 or email info@hocoarts.org for more information