Scholarship

Each year the NAA awards scholarships to seven high school seniors who live or go to school in Newton. In 2026, $3,000 in prize money will be divided among recipients

2027 Dates

Applications will open in February

Due date: March 31, 2027

Scholarships awarded in May

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Any senior art student who attends school in Newton or is a Newton resident is eligible.
  • Students’ artwork may include printmaking, drawing, photography, painting, digital art, mixed media, metal work, ceramics, glass, or sculpture.
  • Students who are going to college, taking a “year off” before entering college, or who are entering the military after high school are eligible. 

Application process:.

1. Complete Registration and Contact information
2. Submit 7 images of your work in digital format (JPG format only).
  • Label each jpg with your Name (FirstLastName) followed by the Title, Medium and number of your image (#1-7). No spaces between words. Example: JoanSmith_TheGalaxy_sculpture_1.jpg, JoanSmith_PeacefulMorning_mixedmedia_2.jpg JoanSmith_Sunset_photography_3.jpg JoanSmith_FirstDay_acyliconcanvas_4.jpg
  • JPG should be 300 dpi [if possible],
  • File dimensions should be at least 1900 pixels on the longest side.
  • File should not be larger than 5 MB.
3. Artist Statement
4. Include an inventory sheet with your name and a list of your numbered artworks with title, size, medium, and year completed.

Thank you for your interest in the NAA Scholarship program.  
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