# William P. Simmons Art Scholarship Fund

> Up to $2,000 from Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Deadline Feb 28, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/william-p-simmons-art-scholarship-fund
- Provider: Community Foundation of Central Georgia (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $2,000
- Deadline: Deadline Feb 28, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ga
- Official page: https://cfcga.org/scholarship/william-p-simmons-art-scholarship-fund/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

This scholarship program supports Georgia students who are pursuing a degree in art at either Wesleyan College or Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. The initiative aims to recognize and nurture artistic talent within the state. While open to undergraduate and graduate art students at these specific institutions, the selection process places a primary emphasis on students in their junior or senior years, as well as graduate students, who are focusing their studies on painting, drawing, or other visual arts. To qualify for consideration, candidates must obtain a formal referral from the Art Department of their respective university. Alongside the student recognition, the art department of the recipient's institution also receives a supportive grant to acknowledge their cooperation and dedication to fostering local artistic talent.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: GA
- Education level: Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- College types: 4-year college, Private college
- Must be enrolled at Wesleyan College or Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, pursuing an art degree, and referred by the school's Art Department. Primary emphasis is given to juniors, seniors, or graduate students studying painting, drawing, or other visual arts.

## How to apply

Apply online through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia scholarship portal after receiving a referral from the Art Department at Wesleyan College or Mercer University.

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