SCAEA wants you to succeed!
The purposes of each SCAEA scholarship is to 
  • identify, recognize, and financially assist students who seek a degree in art education and/or studio art;
  • increase an awareness of the need for quality art educators; and
  • stimulate an interest in art education.
The goals of providing these scholarships are to
  • encourage and support artistic and educational growth; 
  • strengthen art education; 
  • support the development of potential art educators; and 
  • ensure participation and involvement of potential art educators.
Awards will be presented during the fall SCAEA conference at our annual awards ceremony.
Questions, concerns, comments, please email scaea.awards@gmail.com
Our SCAEA awards, grants, & scholarships program objectives are to
  • recognize excellence in the many outstanding individuals, programs and supporters of art education in South Carolina;
  • focus professional attention on quality art education and exemplary art educators;
  • increase public awareness of the importance of quality art education;
  • set standards for quality education and demonstrate achievement;
  • provide tangible recognition of members' achievements;
  • earn respect of colleagues; and 
  • enhance professional opportunities for SCAEA members.

SCAEA members who meet the established criteria, and non-SCAEA members where applicable, are eligible to receive an SCAEA award. Please review the criteria for each award as listed under the link before completing your nomination.
Baccalaureate program

Application Deadline: 15 September 2023

Individuals who apply for an SCAEA scholarship must
  • provide a profile photo with their application;
  • have sponsorship from an active SCAEA member;
  • provide three (3) letters of support, one of which must be authored by the SCAEA member sponsor;
  • provide a complete narrative (instructions on the form);
  • provide a small portfolio of at least 12 images of their artwork or their work with students (please see the instructions on the form to be sure it is set up and formatted correctly); and
provide an official copy of their latest transcript (transcript must be emailed to scaea.awards@gmail.com subject: SCAEA Scholarship, last name, Transcript).

SCAEA Studio Art or Art Education Major scholarship

The amount awarded may be up to $1,000.00.
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​The student must be majoring in Studio Art or Art Education and be at any point in the baccalaureate program of studies prior or starting student teaching.

apply here

The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit any form.
Any files that are uploaded will be shared outside of the organization they belong to.
any point in upper education

Liz Smith-Cox art education major

The amount awarded may be up to $1,000.00.
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The applicant must be working to complete
  • an undergraduate degree in Art Education;
  • the process of student teaching;
  • a graduate degree in Art Education; or
  • a certificate in art education through the PACE Program.

apply here

The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit any form.
Any files that are uploaded will be shared outside of the organization they belong to.