Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts
Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts
Martha R. Arias offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2750. Plan to apply by 2026-05-21T23:59:59Z.
May 21, 2026
42 days left
$2750
Award amount
204
Scholarship applicants
2
Requirements
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Who can apply
- Education Level: High school student accepted to a two or four-year college or an arts institute
- Race/Ethnicity: Black or Latina
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Financial Need
Quick facts
Status
_published
Study levels
high_school_senior, graduate_student, adult_non_traditional
Number of awards
3
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Key requirements (3)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Essay prompt: Please write a 500-word essay describing your passion for the arts. How will you use your career in art to inspire others? How will you use your art to spark wonder, increase awareness, create dialogue, or evoke emotions? What is your vision of how your art can h….
- Education Level: High school student accepted to a two or four-year college or an arts institute Race/Ethnicity: Black or Latina Gender: Female-identifying Background: Financial Need.
- Alexis Mackenzie was a bright spirit who lit up the room with her positive energy and infectious laugh. Alexis loved the arts, including music, painting, and especially dancing.….
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Essay or written statement
- Financial documentation (if required)
Award & payment
Amount: $2750
Number of awards: 3
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Helping young women of color attain their goals in the Arts, to honor Alexis Mackenzie.
Overview
This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams. Alexis Mackenzie was a bright spirit who lit up the room with her positive energy and infectious laugh. Alexis loved the arts, including music, painting, and especially dancing. She was dancing before she was standing! Alexis was sure to become a successful dancer or musician, but in 2018, her life ended far too soon. The arts inspire us to dream, make us feel joy, connect us to those we lo…
Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.
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