Scholarship Program
The Sun Valley Center for the Arts believes art education is essential to building engaged, curious, inspired and contributing citizens and communities. The Center’s educational programs strive to strengthen fundamental like skills such as: confidence, improvisation, empathy, self-expression and problem solving.
Each year The Center awards local students and educators scholarships to further their education in the arts and humanities through five different types of scholarships. This scholarship program is made possible through funds raised at The Center’s Annual Wine Auction and private donations.
2020 Scholarship Application Information:
Application Deadline: February 19, 2020
Award Notifications: March 13, 2020
Final Reports Due: September 14, 2020
Scholarship funds must be used between: April 2020–February 2021
CLICK HERE to download the 2020 Scholarship Brochure (English)
CLICK HERE to download the 2020 Scholarship Brochure (Spanish)
CLICK HERE to submit a letter of recommendation for a 2020 scholarship applicant
CLICK HERE to download the Tax Information Cover Sheet for a 2020 scholarship applicant
For questions or more information, please contact Jordyn Dooley at jdooley@sunvalleycenter.org
FOR TEACHERS:
The Wendy & Alan Pesky Educator Scholarship
Wendy and Alan Pesky are long-time supporters of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and arts education. As founders of the Lee Pesky Learning Center, Wendy and Alan have built Idaho’s leading organization for early special education. They have worked extensively with students, educators and universities in numerous capacities to further education in Idaho and beyond. This scholarship is intended for educators in the Wood River Valley who work in public or private schools teaching pre-K through 12th grade. Educators can use these scholarship funds to support formal professional development in the visual arts, performing arts or humanities.
CLICK HERE to review the Wendy & Alan Pesky Educator Scholarship Application Guideline—prior to completing/submitting the application.
2020 Wendy & Alan Pesky Educator Scholarship Application—Deadline February, 19, 2020
If you are interested in taking a Center class for professional development, please email Katelyn Foley, Director of Education and Humanities at kfoley@sunvalleycenter.org.
FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS:
The Gay V. Weake Scholarship
This scholarship is named after Gay V. Weake, a past Executive Director at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and a great supporter of art education. The intention of this scholarship is to benefit students who are serious about pursuing the arts as their college major.
CLICK HERE to review the Gay V. Weake Scholarship Application Guideline—prior to completing/submitting the application.
2020 Gay V. Weake Scholarship Application—Deadline February, 19, 2020
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
High School Arts & Humanities Scholarship:
This scholarship is designed for Blaine County high school students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 looking to further their artistic pursuits in the visual arts, performing arts or humanities.
CLICK HERE to review the 2020 High School Arts and Humanities Scholarship Application Guideline—prior to completing/submitting the application.
2020 High School Arts and Humanities Scholarship Application—Deadline February, 19, 2020
Ezra Pound Scholarship:
This scholarship is named for the renowned poet Ezra Pound who was born in Hailey, Idaho in 1885. Though Pound is best known for his literary legacy, his broad reach included the worlds of art, music and general intellectual inquiry. This award is given to a high school junior pursuing advanced study in the visual arts outside of the Wood River Valley during the summer before his or her senior year.
CLICK HERE to review the 2020 Ezra Pound Scholarship Application Guideline—prior to completing/submitting the application.
2020 Ezra Pound Scholarship Application—Deadline February, 19, 2020
Jack Thornton Memorial Scholarship for the Performing Arts:
When Jack Thornton passed away in 2017, he left behind an incomparable legacy of support for this community and the arts that began more than three decades ago. During the course of his life, Jack’s philanthropy knew no bounds and he often quietly supported organizations and individuals with no fanfare or recognition. He was a visionary. Jack’s love of music and lifetime learning were exemplified by his own pursuits and his ability to embrace life to the fullest. In honor of Jack Thornton’s support of Sun Valley Center for the Arts, The Board of Directors have begun a scholarship in his name to support a performing arts student. This award is given to either a high school junior or senior pursuing advanced study in the performing arts outside of the Wood River Valley.