The Student Arts Scholarships of $2,000 are awarded to individuals seeking their first undergraduate degree in an arts related field.
Donor Name: Central Minnesota Arts Board
State: Minnesota
County: Benton County (MN), Sherburne County (MN), Stearns County (MN), Wright County (MN)
Type of Grant: Scholarship
Deadline: 02/05/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Applicants must be residents of Region 7W – but may attend college or university anywhere. Scholarship funds can be used for education costs that can be charged directly to the institution such as tuition, room and board, books, etc. Individuals may apply each year and receive four Student Arts Scholarships in a lifetime.
Funding for this program is made possible by the Minnesota State General Fund.
CMAB Program Outcomes
- Regional artists expand and improve their work and the way in which they create it.
- Regional residents learn new arts skills & techniques.
- Regional artists build their capacity through professional development.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals planning to attend an accredited institution full-time and major in an arts-related field
- A current Minnesota resident of Benton Sherburne, Stearns or Wright County for a minimum of six months prior to application who will remain a resident during the scholarship period. Recipients may attend a school outside the region, but must maintain residence within Region 7W
- US Citizens or individuals with permanent resident alien status.
Ineligibility
- Applicants who do not maintain residence in Region 7W
- Applicants who have previously completed an undergraduate degree
- CMAB grant recipients with any overdue final reports
- Applicants who have already received four Students Arts Scholarships in a lifetime.
For more information, visit CMAB.
