Shultz-Hill Foundation accepting scholarship/grant applications

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ATLANTIC CITY - The Schultz-Hill Foundation announced it will be accepting applications for the 2023 DINA Awards and Arts Grants through April 15. Last year, the foundation awarded $17,000 in scholarships and grants.

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

For student applicants, an essay on the value and future of either their arts, historical or educational program in which they are enrolled

For teachers, a letter of description and examples of how their artistic or historical program is utilized in their current school

Community arts groups should include an essay on their proposed arts program

Letters of recommendations are not necessary but may be attached to applications

The DINA Award of $1,500 each will be presented throughout the year based on the Award Selection Committee's review. More than one award/grant can be presented annually. The Award Selection Committee will consist of three trustees of the Schultz-Hill Foundation.

The nonprofit Schultz-Hill 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.