Scholarships

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The Danforth Art School is committed to providing opportunities to students of all ages to learn and experience art through scholarships.  Read below to learn about our current scholarship offerings!

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Danforth Art School Scholarship

The Danforth Art School Scholarship is a limited fund available for all ages and sessions here at the Danforth. By providing financial assistance, deserving children, teens and adults can experience the nurturing and cultivating environment of the Danforth Art School to develop their creativity, self-expression, and artistic skills.

 

Requirements + Eligibility
  • Residents in Framingham as well as surrounding communities are all eligible for scholarships
  • Awards will be based primarily on financial need
    • We do not require proof of income, however we do ask for your cooperation in offering an honest assessment of need so that we may award scholarships to those who will truly benefit from the opportunity of attending a class.
  • Individual students may apply for one scholarship per year
  • Applications must include a statement of need and preference of class or dates for class.
    • A statement of need is a short letter, usually about one or two paragraphs, that explains why applicant is seeking and would benefit from being awarded a scholarship. This is meant to provide us with an understanding of the circumstances of each applicant which makes paying for the class a difficulty.
  • Students who receive a scholarship but do not attend classes (without proper excuse) will be ineligible for another scholarship for 2 years
  • Recipients of the scholarship must provide a $50 family contribution
Process + Apply
  • Applications will be processed as they are received until all awards have been given. This is a limited fund to provide financial assistance to our students. Awards will cover the full cost of the class requested in the application, including Summer Arts, Fall, Winter and Spring session classes for children, teens and adults.
  • Applications will be accepted, reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis until all funds are depleted.
  • To apply, complete application below and return to us via email at danforthartschool@framingham.edu or via mail at Danforth Art School, 100 State Street, Framingham, MA 01701

Application for the Danforth Art School Scholarship

The Nan Hass Feldman Art School Scholarship

The Nan Hass Feldman Art School Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance on a limited basis to adults, teens, and children seeking to study art at the Danforth. Such assistance is awarded on the basis of financial need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Nan Hass Feldman has been serving as an art instructor at the Danforth since our founding in 1974 and has generously provided funding for this scholarship in her name. Nan has taught thousands of people of all ages to create vibrant art that is expressive and personal. Three scholarships are awarded every fiscal year include one adult tuition, one child/tree tuition, and one Summer Arts session tuition.

We are now accepting scholarship applications for one adult and one Summer Arts 2026 class. The children’s or teen art class scholarship has already been awarded.

Deadlines for applications:

Adult Spring Class – March 30

Children’s Summer Arts Program – March 30

Nan Hass Feldman Scholarship Opportunities

Funding is available each fiscal year (July 1- June 30) for the following awards:

  • One scholarship for the full amount of tuition for an adult class during fall, winter or spring session
  • One scholarship for the full amount of tuition for a child/teen class during fall, winter or spring session
  • One scholarship for the full amount of tuition for a child Summer Arts class

This is a limited fund to provide financial assistance to our students. We ask for your cooperation in offering an honest assessment of applicant’s need so that we may award scholarships to those who will truly benefit from the opportunity of attending a class

Requirements + Eligibility
  • Only applications received by stated deadlines will be considered
  • In the event that all scholarships have been awarded for the fiscal year, notice will be provided on the website for the opening of the next cycle
  • Recipients are expected to attend class and participate to the best of their ability
  • Recipients must complete an evaluation of their experience at the end of their class, which will be sent to the donor.
Process + Apply
  • Applications will be collected, verified and awarded via an anonymous lottery system once per session for each program: adult, child/teen, summer arts.
  • Once scholarships have been awarded, recipients will be contacted by phone to inform them of their scholarship and will receive an email signed the school director. Recipients must respond via email to accept and confirm the award.
  • To apply, complete application below and return to us via email at danforthartschool@framingham.edu or via mail at Danforth Art School, 100 State Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Nan Hass Feldman Art School Scholarship Application

The Danforth Young Artists Scholarship

Established in 2022, and endowed in 2024, the Danforth Young Artists Scholarship Fund was created by a generous donor who believes that art education should be accessible to all children. By providing financial assistance, deserving children and young adults can experience the nurturing environment of the Danforth Art School to develop their creativity, self-expression, and artistic skills.

Please note that funds for this scholarship have already been allocated for Summer 2026. Please check back in January 2027!

Requirements + Eligibility
  • Residents in Framingham as well as surrounding communities are all eligible for scholarships
  • Individual students may apply for one scholarship per year.
  • Awards will be based primarily on financial need
    • We do not require proof of income, however we do ask for your cooperation in offering an honest assessment of need so that we may award scholarships to those who will truly benefit from the opportunity of attending a class.
  • A statement of need is required as part of the application process. This is meant to provide us with an understanding of the circumstances of each applicant which makes paying for the class a difficulty.
  • Scholarship recipients are asked to provide a $50 family contribution and are expected to complete an evaluation at the conclusion of class.
  • Recipients will complete an evaluation of their experience at the end of their class, which will be sent to the donor.
  • Students who receive a scholarship but do not attend classes (without proper excuse) will be ineligible for another scholarship for 2 years.
Process + Apply
  • The Danforth Young Artists Scholarship applications will become available annually on January 2.
  • Applications will be accepted, reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis until all funds are depleted. Applications will be processed as they are received.
  • This is a limited fund to provide financial assistance to our students. Awards will cover the full cost of the class requested in the application, including Summer Arts as well as Winter, Spring and Fall session classes for children and teens.
  • To apply, complete application below and return to us via email at danforthartschool@framingham.edu or via mail at Danforth Art School, 100 State Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Application for Danforth Young Artist Scholarship.

Please note that funds have already been allocated for this scholarship. Please check back in January 2027.