Holy Name Visual Art Scholarship

Many individuals find that the visual arts serve as a meaningful outlet for self-expression, allowing them to convey their emotions through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and photography. Holy Name recognizes the importance of this form of expression and is dedicated to supporting a robust Fine Arts Department through scholarship opportunities.

Scholarship Overview

The Holy Name Visual Art Scholarship is available to current 8th graders interested in attending Holy Name High School for the 2026–2027 academic year. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 will be awarded to students who demonstrate artistic knowledge and creativity through their original works.

To apply, students must submit an email with a digital portfolio by Friday, November 14, 2025.

Portfolio Requirements

Please submit 8 to 10 of your best pieces, showcasing your skills without overextending your submission. Sketchbook pages are encouraged to illustrate your creative process, while copied works should be avoided. Additionally, students must include a two-paragraph artist statement with their submissions.

Formatting Guidelines

Digital photographs of the artwork should be submitted as individual .pdf files or compiled into one slideshow.
The two-paragraph artist statement can be submitted as a document, .pdf, or within the slideshow itself.

Evaluation Criteria

The Holy Name Visual Art Department will evaluate portfolios based on:

• Technical skill

• Conceptual problem-solving

• Creativity

• Medium choice

Submission Instructions

All digital portfolios should be emailed to admissions@holynamehs.com
Subject Line: Class of 2030 Art Scholarship Portfolio

In the body of the email, please include:

• Student’s first and last name

• Current grade school attending

Students will receive feedback and scholarship eligibility information during December.

Additional HN Fine Arts Information

Holy Name offers a wide range of creative courses, including:
Design, Intro to Digital Media Arts, Drawing and Painting, Ceramic and Sculpture, Digital Illustration, Digital Fabrication, Design for Publication, Honors Portfolio, and CCP Art Foundations.

Our students often translate their visual art talents into college majors and future careers. Over the last few years, Holy Name artists have received more than $250,000 in fine and digital art-specific college scholarships.