Shirley McNamara Memorial
Arts Scholarships

The Shirley McNamara Memorial Arts Scholarship is an annual scholarship to graduating high school seniors who are pursuing continuing education and the arts. This furthers the mission of Reprise by celebrating young artists and both encouraging and enabling continued involvement in the arts!

More about Shirley coming soon!

Criteria

Applicants may be pursuing continuing education in an arts program or experience of any medium or genre, or be pursuing the arts as an extracurricular activity.

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria.

  • Applicants must be graduating from a San Luis Obispo County high school.

  • Applicants must submit an essay or maximum three minute video explaining 

    • How they have been affected by the arts

    • How they intend use the funds to continue to pursue the arts after graduation

  • The application must be received by the application deadline.

  • Approval is subject to review and discretion of the Board of Directors

Award Calendar & Deadlines

Scholarships will be issued annually in the spring. The application period opens January 1. Complete applications must be received no later 5:00 pm on March 31 to be considered.

To apply, submit your essay or 3 minute video to reprisefoundation@gmail.com between January 1 - March 31.