SCHOLARSHIPS

Anderson Island Arts Scholarship Program 2026

Anderson Island Arts (A.I. Arts) is pleased to offer scholarships to Anderson Island residents pursuing post-secondary education in the fine arts, literary, design, and performance fields. These scholarships aim to support local individuals in advancing their artistic education and developing skills that contribute to the broader creative community.

The scholarship is funded by profits from The Islander arts journal, individual donations, and proceeds from various A.I. Arts events held throughout the year. Community members can support the scholarship fund by purchasing The Islander journal or making direct contributions.

Previous recipients have gone on to study at renowned institutions and contribute to the local arts community, demonstrating the lasting impact of this scholarship. The inaugural Anderson Island Arts Scholarship was awarded to Leasia McNight in 2020 to support her studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.

Scholarship Amount

The annual scholarship amount is $2,000. A.I. Arts reserves the right to subdivide the award and distribute scholarships to multiple individuals who meet the requirements.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

  • Applicant must be a resident of Anderson Island.
  • Applicants must be pursuing or planning to study art as a significant focus of their education (fine art, literature, music, film, design, or performance)
  • Preference is given to high school seniors who will pursue post-secondary degrees in the arts; however, adults who are Anderson Island residents and who are already pursuing post-secondary degrees in the arts, or who are pursuing arts education via continuing education, trade schools, vocational programs, or apprenticeships, are also encouraged to apply if no high school seniors are available for the award.

Application Process for the 2026 Scholarship

Applicants must submit all required materials by the annual deadline. All application questions must be answered unless marked optional. A panel of reviewers, appointed by the Anderson Island Arts Board of Directors, will evaluate applications based on responses and artistic samples. Please note that acceptance of an application does not guarantee a scholarship award.

How to Apply

All application materials should be submitted as a Word document or a PDF attached by email. Please ensure that every question is addressed clearly and thoroughly. Applications are accepted throughout the year up to the deadline, but will only be reviewed after the deadline closes.

  1. Contact phone number
  2. Email address
  3. Anderson Island address
  4. Preferred method of contact
  5. Artist statement: a brief description of your abilities and artistic interests
  6. Optional: Arts achievements, honors, awards, and community work
  7. At least three artistic work samples (music entries may include recordings)

Send application materials by email to in**@****************ts.com or by mail to:

Anderson Island Arts
Attn: Scholarship Committee
9306 Otso Point Road
Anderson Island, WA 98303

Important Dates

  • Annual Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
  • Award Notification Begins: July 15, 2026

Recognition and Award Details

  • Successful applicants will be notified after selection and invited to an Island-sponsored recognition event.
  • Recipients are asked to provide a photo and social media profiles; their names and photos may be used for publicity purposes.
  • Scholarship payments will be issued by August 15, 2026, and will be paid directly to the recipient’s college, university, or vocational program upon confirmation of enrollment.

Contact Information

For questions related to the application process, contact the Selection Committee at in**@****************ts.com. Recipient names and information about scholarship usage will be posted on the Island Arts website.