The Stokes County Arts Council offers two college scholarships annually, The Stokes Arts Scholarship and #yesYoucan Scholarship. The application timeline for both begins in late January through early March, with the award announcement scheduled in April as part of the Stokes County Schools Art Extravaganza Exhibit.

Applications will be available on this website.

The Stokes Arts Scholarship is eligible for Stokes County residents graduating from one of the county high schools or an accredited homeschool who plan to major in an arts-related degree program at an institution of higher learning. Minors in an arts-related program may also be considered. A student currently attending an institution of higher learning with the same career goals may also apply. An institution of higher learning approved by the Scholarship Review Committee must have already accepted the student.

The #yesYOUcan Scholarship, was created by Tara Schiphof and Melanie Oakley in memory of their mother and grandmother, Lynne Oakley, in an effort to help the next generation persevere through life’s greatest challenges. This scholarship is eligible for residents graduating from one of the county’s high schools or an accredited homeschool, who plan to continue their education at an institution of higher learning, be it four-year, two-year, or technical college.

The amount of the scholarships is based upon the financial need of the applicant. The recipient may reapply every year while attending an institution of higher learning. The scholarship will be paid directly to the institution only.

For more information, contact the Stokes County Arts Council at 336-593-8159.

Contact: Eddy McGee, Executive Director
stokesarts@gmail.com