Schultz-Hill Foundation offers arts scholarships for students, teachers

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ATLANTIC CITY - The Schultz-Hill Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2019-20 DINA Award scholarships and grants. The deadline to apply is June 15.

The grants and scholarships are open to students and teachers in the South Jersey region who are currently enrolled or participating in programs in the arts, history and education fields. Interested applicants will find the DINA Award application on the Schultz-Hill Foundation website, www.schultz-hill.org, under the DINA Award tab.

The DINA Award will be given to individuals who meet the basic criteria:

South Jersey resident

Resume or synopsis of academic, non-academic (sports, arts and music clubs, theater participation, and volunteer work)

High school transcript for current high school student; high school transcripts and all college transcripts if current college student

Student applicants must complete an essay on the value and future of the art, historical or educational program in which they are enrolled.

Teacher applicants must complete a letter of description and examples of how their artistic or historical program is utilized in their current school.

Letters of Recommendations are not necessary but may be attached to the applications.

DINA Awards of $1,500 each will be presented throughout the year based on the Award Selection Committee's review of applicants. More than one award/grant may be presented annually. The Award Selection Committee consists of no less than three trustees of the Schultz-Hill Foundation who may be selected by the co-founders.

The nonprofit foundation supports the arts, history and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the DINA Scholarships, Senior Music Series, Summer music program with the Atlantic City Day Nursery, and an Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and Atlantic City Public Schools.

For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.