California State University-Fullerton (out-of-state)

Amount: Two (2) $11,000 scholarships Established by: This scholarship supports the CSU Summer Arts program and visual arts students, honoring William’s commitment to education and Jan’s passion for the arts. William Lahey served as Assistant Vice Chancellor of Faculty and Staff Affairs for the California State University from 1966 until 1986. Jan was an avid volunteer with the Long Beach Art Museum, and together they frequently hosted staff at special receptions and exhibit openings. Be enrolled at a California State University campus at least half-time Possess a bachelor’s degree in art or in one of the visual art specializations Be enrolled in one of the following programs: A post-baccalaureate program leading to a high school single-subject teaching credential in the arts A Master of Fine Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specializations A Master of Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specializations Be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Priority consideration will be given to applications in the following order: First priority: Students enrolled in a program leading to a single-subject teaching credential in the arts Second priority: Students enrolled in a graduate program in art or one of the visual arts specialization Third priority: Eligible students with a record of volunteer activities in the arts or who are currently engaged in arts volunteer activities in schools or community arts organizations