Howard County Arts Council Announces Scholarship Recipients

The Howard County Arts Council (HCAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2015 Arts Scholarship Program. A total of $10,000 in awards was distributed, with each of the following students receiving a $2,000 scholarship: Alexander Rothfield, Vocal Music, Glenelg High School; Amanda Krew, Vocal Music, Centennial High School; Emily Smith, Vocal Music, Atholton High School; Leah Prescott, Instrumental Music, Wilde Lake High School; and Alisa Hwang, Instrumental Music, Marriotts Ridge High School.

Scholarship funds will be used for enrollment in an accredited college program for a degree in the arts, and are sent directly to the registrar or bursar's office of the university chosen by the recipient.

Each applicant was reviewed based on the following criteria as demonstrated in work samples and other application materials submitted: artistic merit, demonstrated understanding of artistic discipline, ability of the student to articulate artistic concepts and influences, commitment to a career in the arts, and a successful record in an academic setting.

These five students demonstrated incredible skill and passion for their disciplines and a true commitment to the arts and an arts education.

Said HCAC Executive Director Coleen West, "All of us at the Arts Council are proud of the arts programs we have developed for children and teens and we are particularly proud of our scholarship program for high school seniors. By investing in the future of these talented, emerging artists, we are investing in the future of the arts as well. And, if this year's scholarship recipients are any indication, the future looks bright!"

The 2015 Arts Scholarship is made possible through funds raised via the Arts Council's annual fundraiser, the Celebration of the Arts in Howard County.

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