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Scholarship Background: Established by Pedro and Wanda Pelayo in honor of Italo Scanga to celebrate his life as a multi-media artist. The award is designed to provide teens and young adults of color with the opportunity to explore their talents in various studios. (This is available for all studios except jewelry). Scholarship Description: Four scholarships of $600 each will be awarded. Two scholarships will be awarded to teens from 15-19 years and two awards will be given to young adults from 20-25 years. The award must be used between September 1, 2007 and August 31, 2008. Eligibility: To qualify for this scholarship applicants must be a person of color from 15-25 years of age. Application: All applications must include the following: •A short essay not to exceed one page addressing the following 4 questions: •A letter of recommendation from an individual (past or present instructor or someone that knows you in the community). •3 copies of entire application. •Up to 6 slides or jpegs(see in formation on format) of current work (optional for applicants between the ages of 15-19). Also, attach an itemized slide list including the title of the pieces, their dimensions and the year they were produced. •Self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of slides. Slides will not be returned without a SASE. Applications should be labeled:
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