PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2025
Contact: Dana Whipkey
grantsandprojects@hocoarts.org
(410) 313-2787
Howard County Arts Council Scholarship Recipients Announced
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – The Howard County Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2025 Arts Scholarship recipients. A total of $10,000 was distributed to 5 high school seniors:
· Alice Chen, Visual Arts, River Hill High School – $2,500
· Margaret Cipriano, Instrumental Music, Centennial High School – $1,000
· Rishab Jain, Instrumental Music, River Hill High School – $2,500
· Eric Liu, Instrumental Music, Centennial High School – $3,000
· Violet Nelson, Instrumental Music, Glenelg High School – $1,000
Scholarship funds will be used for enrollment in an accredited college program to pursue a degree in the arts.
Each applicant was reviewed based on the following criteria as demonstrated in work samples and other application materials submitted: artistic merit, demonstrated understanding of artistic discipline, ability of the student to articulate artistic concepts and influences, commitment to a career in the arts, and a successful record in an academic setting.
The selected students demonstrated incredible skill and passion for their disciplines and a true commitment to the arts and arts education.
HoCo Arts Executive Director Coleen West said “All of us at the Arts Council are proud of the arts programs we have developed for children and teens, and we are particularly proud of our scholarship program for high school seniors. By investing in the future of these talented, emerging artists, we are investing in the future of the arts as well. We wish this year’s scholarship recipients and applicants success in their artistic and academic pursuits.”
The 2025 Arts Scholarship program is made possible through funds raised via the Arts Council’s annual fundraiser, the Celebration of the Arts in Howard County. To learn more about Arts Council programs, visit hocoarts.org or call (410) 313-2787.