This scholarship is for Allen County high school students, Sophomore or higher, wishing to pursue a degree in Arts. Richard and Gloria Baker were lifetime supporters of the arts in Fort Wayne. Richard attended the Ray Vogue Art School in Chicago and was a Korean War Veteran, receiving a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He was also a three time president of the Fort Wayne Ballet. This scholarship is provided by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne.
Eligibility Criteria
Residency:
Allen County
High Schools:
Heritage Jr./Sr. High School, Bishop Dwenger High School, Bishop Luers High School, Blackhawk Christian School, Carroll High School, Concordia Lutheran High School, East Allen University, Homestead High School, Leo Jr./Sr. High School, New Haven High School, North Side High School, Northrop High School, Paul Harding Jr./Sr. High School, R. Nelson Snider High School, Smith Academy for Excellence, South Side High School, Wayne High School, Wayne New Tech Academy, Canterbury High School
Fields of Study:
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, Dance, Fashion/Apparel Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Game and Interactive Media Design, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Photography, Music, Art Therapy/Therapist, Music Therapy/Therapist