JAH Scholarship for Art
Joyce Hairston was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who was born and raised in Rockingham County.
Joyce was passionate about creative writing and producing beautiful crafts, paving the way for others to be free to express themselves. Throughout her life, Joyce’s creativity, kindness, and jovial laughter left an impression on everyone she met.
This scholarship seeks to preserve the legacy of Joyce Hairston by nurturing the community and the artists that thrive within it.
Any high school student or two or four-year undergraduate student who has non-profit or volunteering experience and is studying the arts (music, visual arts, dance, theater, and film) in North Carolina may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, submit a poem, performance, or other creative work telling us about yourself and how you hope to use art to make a difference during your time in college. Your creative piece should be an expression of who you are.
Instead of an essay, submit a poem, performance, or some creative way of telling us more about yourself and how you plan on using art to impact the world around you during your time in higher education.
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The application deadline is Dec 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jan 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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