Silvan Durben Legacy Continuing Education Scholarship
The Owatonna Arts Center is honored to announce they are seeking eligible candidates for the Silvan Durben Legacy Continuing Education Scholarship. This scholarship is in recognition of the over 40 years of service by Silvan Durben to the Owatonna Arts Center.
Purpose of the Silvan Durben Scholarship
By sponsoring and funding this scholarship for continuing education, the OAC affirms faith in the arts through advanced education. It is our hope that outstanding students may be helped to achieve their potential for success in their chosen arts-related fields. Individuals who are graduates from an area high school in Steele County and have finished at least one semester of post-secondary education in an accredited program are eligible.
All applications must be received by September 15, 2024.
The Silvan Durben Legacy Continuing Education Scholarship for 2023 is presented to Ava Hess, a Graphic Design major and Art History minor at Drake University.
Submit application to:
Silvan Durben Scholarship Committee
OAC
435 Garden View Lane
PO Box 134
Owatonna, MN 55060
or email: admin@oacarts.org
Student Statement - required
Each applicant is required to submit a short statement (one-page limit) describing future plans and goals. Failure to submit this statement will result in disqualification. This Student Statement must be submitted with the scholarship application.
Qualifications
In addition to academic data provided by the applicant, the student’s art, work history, sense of purpose, degree of self-initiative, leadership, loyalty, citizenship, and community service may be considered by the scholarship committee.
Scholastic record
A copy of the applicant’s academic transcript of post-secondary education must accompany the application. A record of grades, classes, and course of study is required. Please include a school reference for contact by the committee OR brief employment history IF you have not attended post high school continuing education after high school graduation.
