Youth Scholarship, Grades 7–12 and Grades 3–6
There is one deadline for both age groups: November 1, 2024
The Youth Scholarship of $500 for grades 7–12 and $300 for grades 3–6, will provide select students the opportunity to study their chosen art with a practicing professional artist, attend an arts workshop, series of classes or special training opportunity. These activities must be within the state of Minnesota only. Artistic areas include dance, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual art, folk and traditional art, etc.
These scholarships are competitive. They are for students that are motivated and looking to excel in an art form. The on-going learning component of the lessons, classes, etc. is an important factor. Lessons can be conducted in-person or online via Skype, Zoom, or other live platforms.
Prairie Lakes values an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community and this is reflected in our policies and program for youth. We are committed to countering systemic inequities that exclude individuals and communities from access to the arts based on race, gender, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography. We encourage all to apply and to submit their application in the language that is the most comfortable.
The scholarship can be used to take lessons or pay fees to a private instructor or a non-profit arts organization serving youth. Examples include: Area Art Centers, Dance Conservatory of Southern MN, Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra, Mankato Ballet Company, Mankato Children’s Chorus, Mankato Playhouse, Mankato School of Music, New Ulm Suzuki School of Music, other youth dance or music organizations, or art centers and groups which offer art classes to youth, etc. Students may not use this scholarship to participate in a school or organization band or choir trip, or other arts or music trips.
We have created a step-by-step tutorial on how to create an online account and apply for a grant in our online grant system.
Youth Tutorial (PDF)
IMPORTANT: Please read the grant program guidelines thoroughly before starting your application.
Youth guidelines (PDF)
Youth Application Questions, grades 7-12 (Microsoft Word doc)
Youth Application Questions, grades 3-6 (Microsoft Word doc)
