The William and Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship at San Diego State University 2025

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$10,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSan Diego State University
• City to studyCalifornia
• School to studySan Diego State University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Table of Content

• Overview
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Programme Overview

This scholarship supports the CSU Summer Arts program and scholarships for visual arts students, furthering both William’s commitment to education and Jan’s passion for the arts. One scholarship of $10,000 is available for the academic year for students, with priority going to students in a post-baccalaureate program leading to a high school single-subject teaching credential in the arts. The annual scholarship will be sufficient to cover tuition and fees and provide an additional small stipend.

Benefits

Two (2) $10,000 scholarships will be awarded for the academic year.

Requirements

• Be enrolled at a California State University campus at least half-time;
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in art or in one of the visual art specializations;
• Be enrolled in one of the following programs:
  • 1. A post baccalaureate program leading to a high school single subject teaching credential in the arts;
  • 2. A Master of Fine Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specialization; or
  • 3. A Master of Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specializations.
• Be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on an 4.0 scale
• Priority consideration will be given to scholarship applications in the following order:
  • First priority will be given to students enrolled in a program leading to a single-subject teaching credential in the arts.
  • Second priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in art of one of the visual arts specializations.
  • Third priority will be given to eligible students who have a record of volunteer activities in the arts or who are currently engaged in arts volunteer activities in schools or community arts organizations.

Interview Dates and Process

If selected as a final nominee, the CSU Foundation will request two letters of recommendation from faculty members who can certify the student’s enrollment in a qualifying program and intent to contribute to art education in the schools or to visual arts may be requested.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Each CSU campus may submit only one application to the CSU Foundation. At SDSU, students must first be nominated to apply. The SDSU Scholarship Office will review initial nominees to ensure they meet all requirements, and in consultation with SDSU's President's Office, select the final nominee to move forward in the application process. Completion of application steps and submission of materials are coordinated through SDSU's Scholarship Office. For further information, students may contact [email protected]

For more details visit San Diego State University scholarship webpage