All Scholarship applications must be completed online to be accepted.
High School Scholarships applications are DUE February 22
College and Graduate Scholarship applications are DUE April 15
Questions – contact scholarship@aenj.org
The Art Educators of New Jersey tuition scholarships are awarded to high school, college and graduate students (criteria below). Monetary awards will be presented to those students who exemplify the qualities of outstanding scholarship, service, and visual ability within their area of specialization. The Art Educators of New Jersey will grant scholarships when sufficient funds and qualified candidates are available. Recipients will receive a letter of acceptance which outlines the steps to receive the funds. All scholarships must be used within 12 months of receiving the acceptance letter from AENJ.
The Art Educators of New Jersey tuition scholarships are awarded to high school, college and graduate students (criteria below). Monetary awards will be presented to those students who exemplify the qualities of outstanding scholarship, service, and visual ability within their area of specialization. The Art Educators of New Jersey will grant scholarships when sufficient funds and qualified candidates are available. Recipients will receive a letter of acceptance which outlines the steps to receive the funds. All scholarships must be used within 12 months of receiving the acceptance letter from AENJ.
Senior High School Student Scholarship Award
Please disregard the December date listed on the application.
Upon certification by the AENJ Scholarship Committee with the ratification of the AENJ Executive Board, the award monies will be applied as tuition directly to the institution of higher learning. This award is a MINIMUM of $1,000.00.
All information must be completed and received by the AENJ Scholarship chair no later than February 22nd. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.
Application Process
To get started, download the AENJ High School Scholarship Checklist (below). This file has the COMPLETE directions on what you have to do to apply for an AENJ Scholarship.
Click HERE to download the AENJ High School Scholarship Checklist
Click HERE to go to the AENJ High School Scholarship ONLINE Application Form
Graduate Scholarship Award (Formerly Past President)
Candidates for this award include AENJ members pursuing a masters degree in art education or pursuing a masters degree in an art related field such as Art Administration, Art Supervision, Museum Education, Art History, Art Curriculum or Studio Arts, or an art educator pursuing a degree/certificate in Education or Administration. There are two categories:
- Past President Graduate Art Education (non-studio), this category includes any of the above degrees/certification that is not a pure Studio degree
- Past President Graduate Studio, this category includes any Studio Art degree
This award is a minimum of $1,000.00 and is paid directly to the student’s school.
College Student Scholarship
Candidates for this award include college students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year majoring in art education or studio art in any public or private school of higher learning. All applicants and their nominators must be members of the AENJ.
Applicants may apply in one of two categories, ART EDUCATION or STUDIO ART.
Upon certification of the AENJ Scholarship Committee and the ratification of the Executive Board, the award monies will be applied directly to the tuition at the school of higher learning. This award is a minimum of $1,000.00 and is paid directly to the student’s school.
Application Process
To get started, download the AENJ College & Past Presidents Scholarship Checklist (below). This file has the COMPLETE directions on what you have to do to apply for an AENJ Scholarship.