Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s need-based scholarship program is intended to help Alaskan students who are interested in furthering their artistic development and who would be unable to attend camp without financial assistance. Each year, about twenty five percent of students at Sitka Fine Arts Camp receive some kind of scholarship.
Scholarships from Sitka Fine Arts Camp is awarded based on financial need. Awards cover the cost of tuition, room, and board at camp. Scholarships do not cover travel expenses. Alaskan residents receive priority consideration.
Community organizations around Alaska also frequently provide financial support to send local students to Sitka Fine Arts Camp. These regional scholarships are often based on both artistic merit and financial need, and may be applied to directly through the host organization. Students are encouraged to research grant and scholarship programs provided by their local governments, foundations, arts councils, banks, churches, and school groups, as well as artistic and educational organizations to help supplement the cost of their tuition.
Scholarships from Sitka Fine Arts Camp is awarded based on financial need. Awards cover the cost of tuition, room, and board at camp. Scholarships do not cover travel expenses. Alaskan residents receive priority consideration.
Community organizations around Alaska also frequently provide financial support to send local students to Sitka Fine Arts Camp. These regional scholarships are often based on both artistic merit and financial need, and may be applied to directly through the host organization. Students are encouraged to research grant and scholarship programs provided by their local governments, foundations, arts councils, banks, churches, and school groups, as well as artistic and educational organizations to help supplement the cost of their tuition.
Sitka Fine Arts Camp Need-based Scholarships
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Elementary Camp
This scholarship is for elementary school students who are interested in exploring the arts and would not be able to do so without financial support. Alaskan residents are given priority. 2025 applications will be posted by November 12 Pre-registration deadline: December 1 Winter deadline: January 15 Applications are considered on a rolling basis after January 15. Apply Here for Elementary Camp |
Middle School, High School & Musical Theater
This scholarship is for young people interested in attending Middle School Camp, High School Camp, or Musical Theater Camp and would not be able to do so without financial support. Alaskan residents are given priority. This application requires submitting an audition or portfolio. 2025 applications will be posted by November 12 Pre-registration deadline: December 1 Winter deadline: January 15 Applications are considered on a rolling basis after January 15. Apply Here |
Regional Scholarships
These scholarships are raised by local organizations and arts and humanities councils and are for young people from those communities. They include both merit and need-based aid, and award decisions are made directly by the hosting organization.
Sam Pitcher Memorial Scholarship (Ketchikan)
Sealaska Heritage Voices on the Land Scholarship (Juneau, Ketchikan, Klawock, Craig, & Yakutat) Applications due January 15
Dorothy & Dona Lee Croft String Music Scholarship (Alaska residents) Application period December 1 - February 28
Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship (Skagway, Haines, Juneau, Sitka & northern southeast Alaska Communities) Application due April 15
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Application open March 17 - June 30
Sealaska Heritage Voices on the Land Scholarship (Juneau, Ketchikan, Klawock, Craig, & Yakutat) Applications due January 15
Dorothy & Dona Lee Croft String Music Scholarship (Alaska residents) Application period December 1 - February 28
Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship (Skagway, Haines, Juneau, Sitka & northern southeast Alaska Communities) Application due April 15
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Application open March 17 - June 30
If you have any questions about scholarships or need assistance filling out applications please contact the Sitka Fine Arts Camp Office at 907-747-3085 or [email protected].