THE WESTPORT ART GROUP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
2024 WAG College Scholarships Awarded to
Samantha Brunette and Fiona Jason
WAG College Scholarships were recently awarded to two fantastic young, creative and talented women, Samantha Brunette and Fiona Jason, both from Dartmouth High School. Congratulations to both recipients; we wish them the best as they continue their journey pursuing a higher degree in Visual Arts.
The Westport Art Group is pleased to announce the 2024 WAG College Scholarships awarded to two very talented high school seniors who intend to pursue a higher degree in Visual Arts. This year’s recipients are Fiona Jason and Samantha Brunette, both from Dartmouth High School. They offered compelling examples of artistic expression across a variety of techniques and materials.
After completing applications, submitting transcripts and recommendations, meeting with the the WAG Scholarship Committee for a portfolio review, these two young women were chosen and each receive a $1,500 scholarship. Susan Montgomery, Chair of the Scholarship Selection Committee, reflected on how impressed she was with this year's applicants’ abilities, originality and artistic literacy.
In addition to the scholarship itself, award recipients are given opportunities to display their art through the WAG gallery, receive free WAG membership and can participate in other WAG activities as well.
Fiona Jason, a senior at Dartmouth High School plans to attend Massachusetts College of Art (MASSART) in Boston this Fall. She has dreamt of going to art school since elementary school and the years since has sought out opportunities to develop her talents. She continues to expand her experience with different media. The sincere message and whimsy of her works illustrate the bright future she has as she continues her art education.
Samantha Brunette, a senior at Dartmouth High School will be attending UMass Dartmouth with a focus on illustration. Her strong work ethic and willingness to challenge herself comes through in her art and is part of her artistic vision.
Westport Art Group 2023 Scholarship Awards
Westport Art Group (WAG) has awarded two scholarships to local area public school students graduating in 2023: Tyler Simonin and Julia Han.
Tyler Simonin is graduating from Westport High School and plans to pursue a BFA degree at Pace University.
Julia Han is graduating from Tiverton High School and plans to major in illustration at Pratt University.
About the WAG Scholarship Program
For more than fifty years, WAG has awarded scholarships to high school seniors from the region including Westport, Tiverton, and Dartmouth schools. Students who are currently enrolled in either their local high school (Westport High School, Tiverton High School and Dartmouth High School) -- or one of three regional high schools (Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technology High School, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and Bristol County Agricultural High School) are eligible for the scholarships. Children and grandchildren of current Westport Art Group members are also eligible.
Previous recipients of these scholarships have graduated with BA and BFA degrees, and gone on to careers as artists, animators, toy designers, art teachers, and computer artists, as well as lives enriched by their engagement with the arts as painters, photographers, ceramists, printmakers, and sculptors.
Recently, the WAG Board approved increasing the amount for the scholarships next year to $3,000. Anyone interested in applying for the scholarship next Spring should discuss it with their high school guidance counselors.
Join all WAG members and the public in congratulating these two bright women in pursuing their artistic goals!
About the scholarship program
WAG typically offers two $1500 scholarships each year to high school seniors who intend to pursue a higher degree in Visual Arts.
Since the early 1970’s, Westport Art Group Inc. has awarded scholarships annually to local area high school students interested in pursuing a higher degree in the visual arts. Recipients of these scholarships have graduated with BA and BFA degrees, and gone on to careers as artists, animators, toy designers, art teachers, and computer artists, as well as lives enriched by their engagement with the arts as painters, photographers, ceramists, printmakers, and sculptors.
2024 scholarship requirements and application
Students currently in their senior year of high school who intend to pursue a higher degree in Visual Art are eligible to apply for a $1,500 Westport Art Group Scholarship if they meet either of the following criteria:
• They live in Westport, Dartmouth, or Tiverton, and they are in good standing at Westport High School, Dartmouth High School, Tiverton High School, Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Bristol County Agricultural High School, or Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School; or
• They are the children or grandchildren of current Westport Art Group members.
Applicants must submit the following either by mail addressed to the Scholarship Committee, Westport Art Group, P.O. Box 157, Westport Point MA 02791 or as pdf attachments to an email addressed to info@westportartgroup.com with the subject “Scholarship Application.” All materials due APRIL 15, 2024:
• Official copy of their high school transcript,
• Letter of recommendation from someone who knows the applicant and is familiar with their educational goals or career goals
• Completed copy of the application, including the essay. Click here to download the application.
In addition to the transcript, recommendation, and application, a review of the applicant’s artwork is required. A portfolio review of the applicant’s artwork (8–10 pieces of student artwork in various media) will take place during the spring, either at the Westport Art Group building, 1740 Main Rd, Westport MA or online using zoom.