SCAA Art Scholarship

If you have questions about our Scholarship Program please contact Gloria Cassidy at [email protected]

Scholarship Committee  
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The Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) provides scholarships to student artists in our community, available to all High School senior art students in the Santa Clarita Valley.

• Students must be graduating high school seniors with plans to continue their education in the visual arts field.
• The Association awards three scholarships: $1000, $750, and $500.
• During a 20 minute interview, students should be prepared to include written or oral synopses of artwork if presented via electronic device. Additionally, if physical artwork is unavailable, it may be represented through photographs.
• Interview will take place in person at the 6th Street Gallery. 
• Winners will be asked to have their artwork available for display at the Art Classic Gala and Awards Ceremony.

Applicants should note the following important dates:

• March 22 Deadline to register for an interview.
• March 27, 28, 29   Interview dates (after school hours)

• Winners art may be included in SCAA videos and/or other promotions and press releases

To schedule an interview and to submit your application for the scholarship, please email:
Gloria Cassidy: Email: [email protected]
To apply, write a one-page artist statement including:

• Full Name
• Current High School / Art teacher's name
• Material/Media such as, painting, digital, pencil, pastels
• Your reason for creating art
• Your process for making art, especially if it's unconventional or important to understand the work
• Future plans and goals. including education, future careers in the arts
• Attach 3 to 5 images your art work
• Please label each image: Your Name_Title of Work
• Please include any other information you want to share
• Parent(s) or gardian(s) name and email
• All correspondences will be shared with your parent(s) or gardian(s) via email

Your Application for scholarship will be reviewed by our committee and you will be contacted for an in person interview.
Thank you for your interest in the SCAA Scholarship. Please email or call with any questions.

The Santa Clarita Artists Association provides scholarships to student artists in our community, available to all High School senior art students in the Santa Clarita Valley. Students must be graduating seniors with plans to continue their education in the visual arts field. The Association awards three scholarships: $1000, $750 and $500. Those students meeting the criteria were considered for awards. Winners will be asked to have their artwork available for display at the Awards Ceremony and/or virtual exhibits. Congratulation to our Scholarship winners!

2021 Scholarship Winners 
1st Place  Erica Lim, Saugus HS, Class of 2021
​2nd Place Olivia Bates, West Ranch HS, Class of 2021

2022 Winners
1st Place

2023 Winners
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

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