The Anne Craig Barnes Scholarship in the Arts is awarded to a CHCCS graduating senior who has demonstrated ability, skill, and long term interest in the arts, including, but not limited to music, dance, creative writing, filmmaking, drama/theater arts, painting, drawing, sculpting, photography and other visual arts. The student plans to pursue their interest and studies after high school graduation.
To be eligible, the student must meet the following criteria:
- Be accepted into an accredited university, college, community college or arts school
- Plan to focus on the art during their secondary education
- Submit a letter of recommendation from an arts teacher
- Participation in an interview with the selection committee
*While financial need is not a requirement for this scholarship, the committee may take financial circumstances into account in the event of a tie between equally qualified applicants. Applicants are encouraged to provide financial information if they would like it considered during the selection process.
**Though AI can be useful to help find words to express oneself and check grammar – when reviewing applications, the members of the scholarship selection committees will look for answers that reflect the applicant’s specific experiences and provide examples.
Application Deadline April 12, 2026