Young Artist Scholarship: Applications CLOSED REOPENING SPRING 2025
The John Walt Foundation Young Artist Scholarship awards $1,000 scholarships to 5 Chicago area youth between the ages of 14 -24 years old who are interested in the arts.
To apply you must be between the age of 14-23, submit an application, and submit an original project/composition (song, poem, dance piece, etc...) via the portfolio upload field on the application.
Applicants also are required to follow the John Walt Foundation on the same social media platform you share in your application, Instagram, X, or Facebook.
The John Walt Foundation Scholarship is focused on mentorship, collaborative and experiential learning of the Young Artist through:
Writing Workshops
Open Mics
Mentoring
Craft Development
Studio Recording
Previous Winners Pictured Below