William & Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship

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.

William Lahey served as Assistant Vice Chancellor, Faculty and Staff Affairs from October 1966 until he retired on June 1986. He came to the California State University from federal civil service to the position of Statewide Dean of Faculty. Jan was an avid volunteer with the Long Beach Art Museum and William would invite staff to join them for special receptions and exhibit openings.

Scholarship recipients must meet each of the following 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:
A post baccalaureate program leading to a high school single subject teaching credential in the arts;
A Master of Fine Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specialization; or
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..

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/03/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. I plan to teach art in high school.
  2. I possess a bachelor's degree in art or in one of the visual art specializations.
  3. I am currently in good academic standing with the university.
  4. You must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members who can certify your enrollment in a qualifying program and intent to contribute to art education in the schools or to visual arts.
    • First Letter of Recommendation
    • Second Letter of Recommendation
  5. I understand and agree that a minimum of part time enrollment is required for this scholarship.
  6. Personal Statement. Please provide a response to each of the four questions below (300 word count for each).
    • 1. What experience has impacted your personal growth?
    • 2. Tell us about a time you failed. What did you learn from that experience?
    • 3. Why are you pursuing your major? How does it relate to your career aspirations?
    • 4. Provide an example of service beyond the classroom (i.e., have you taken on significant family obligations, helped others in a specific way, been involved in political action, worked/volunteered/interned at a particular organization, etc.). Why is this example significant to you?
  7. Supplemental Question: Please share your commitment to arts education or to community arts organizations.
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