William & Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship at CSU 2024-25

The William & Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship at CSU is open to all nationals. It is offered for Bachelor's and Master's degrees in the fields of education and visual arts. The deadline for sending an application varies. This scholarship is provided by the California State University, Long Beach.

This scholarship supports the CSU Summer Arts program and scholarships for visual arts students, furthering both William’s commitment to education and Jan’s passion for the arts. One scholarship of $10,000 is available for the academic year for students, with priority going to students in a post-baccalaureate program leading to a high school single-subject teaching credential in the arts. The annual scholarship will be sufficient to cover tuition and fees and provide an additional small stipend.

William Lahey served as Assistant Vice Chancellor of Faculty and Staff Affairs from October 1966 until he retired in June 1986. He came to California State University from federal civil service to the position of Statewide Dean of Faculty. Jan was an avid volunteer with the Long Beach Art Museum, and William would invite staff to join them for special receptions and exhibit openings.

 Two (2) $10,000 scholarships will be awarded for the academic year.

• 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:

       1. A post-baccalaureate program leading to a high school single-subject teaching credential in the arts;

       2. A Master of Fine Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specialization; or

       3. A Master of Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specializations.

• Be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Priority consideration will be given to scholarship applications in the following order:

       1. First priority will be given to students enrolled in a program leading to a single-subject teaching credential in the arts.

       2. Second priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in art of one of the visual arts specializations.

       3. Third priority will be given to eligible students who have a record of volunteer activities in the arts or who are currently engaged in arts volunteer activities in schools or community arts organizations.