Grand Valley Artists (GVA) announces the annual Sonisa R. Maslin Memorial Scholarship Award. Named in memory of a passionate Grand Valley Artists member who loved the process of art and the community that art provided in her life.

The 2025/2026 Sonisa R. Maslin Memorial Scholarship consists of two $500.00 financial aid awards granted to two Kent County high school graduating seniors interested in pursuing an art degree from an accredited West Michigan community college or other accredited local college or university. Each award includes a one-year Student Membership to Grand Valley Artists and includes all benefits that GVA has to offer. These scholarships are based on the quality of the individual artists’ portfolio and a statement of intent. The award is payable to the school’s financial aid office for each recipient.

 

1. 1. Kent County high school senior

1. 1. Must have taken an art class during high school

1. 1. Must be pursuing an art degree

 

• • A completed Scholarship Application submitted no later than May 1, 2025.

• • 3 to 5 examples of artwork that best represents you as an artist. Images presented do not have to be of work in the same medium. All media will be considered.

• • An artist statement addressing your artwork and future educational plans.

• • Resume highlighting any school activities and any outside leadership positions.

• • Recommendation/character reference from two adults, one being an art teacher.

• • Artists determined as finalists must be available to meet in person or via Zoom with the selection committee.

• • A fully completed application form and any attachments must be sent to GVA by email to Education@grandvalleyartists.org with the student’s name in the subject line submitted no later than May 1, 2025.