The Charles County Arts Alliance sponsors eight $ 2,000 scholarships to be awarded to highly qualified and talented graduates. It is an open competition for Charles County public, private, and homeschooled seniors pursuing an arts-related major at a four-year college or university. Applicants must submit:
- A detailed resume listing the applicant’s artistic, extracurricular, professional and/or community service activities.
- A 300-word essay that includes the name of the college or university the applicant plans to attend, the intended arts major, and an explanation of why the particular arts degree is being pursued.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation – one from a teacher familiar with the applicant’s artistic achievements, and one from a teacher familiar with the applicant’s academic achievements.
- An official transcript verifying a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.
- An audition tape or portfolio, depending on the applicant’s artistic discipline.
Scholarship Applications are HERE!
The scholarship application and supporting materials must be delivered to the CCAA office at the following address by
By mail: PO Box 697, White Plains MD 20695
For in-person delivery: 10250 La Plata Road, La Plata MD 20646
*Applications postmarked on or after the deadline will not be considered.
For more information, contact the CCAA office at 301-392-5900 or info@charlescountyarts.org.