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Avg. Amount Awarded
352
Days
April 15 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
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James A. Fortmann Scholarship

Description

The James A. Fortmann Scholarship is in honor of James Fortmann's dedication to a career in art and art education. Mr. Fortmann, and his wife, Javus Fortmann, a former public school administrator, retired to Sedona, Arizona, and because of their connection to the region wish to award high school seniors graduating from high schools in the Verde Valley or Northern Arizona and attending a two- or four-year art school, college or university. The student's primary major must be fine art, art education, graphic design, or digital art. Students should be pursuing a career in fine art or returning art to the classroom. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Arizona Community Foundation for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Arizona
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Arizona
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Arts, Education, Graphics/Graphic Arts/Printing

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