For Immediate Release: May 2, 2008
Contact: Jeff Morgan
Public Relations
515.281.3858
Jeff.Morgan@iowa.gov
Four Iowa students receive arts scholarship
(DES MOINES, Iowa)—The Iowa Arts Council has selected four Iowa high school students to receive the 2008 Iowa Scholarship for the Arts.
The award is given to Iowa residents who will graduate from an Iowa high school during the 2007-2008 academic year and have proven artistic ability in dance, literature (creative writing), music, theater, traditional arts or visual arts.
Each recipient will receive $1,000 toward his or her college tuition and related expenses as a full-time undergraduate at a fully-accredited Iowa college or university with a major in one or more of the disciplines considered for the award.
This year’s recipients are:
Nicholas Anderson of Sioux City: Plans to major in music education and music pedagogy at Morningside College.
Richard Fortney, Eldon: Plans to major in instrumental music education at the University of Northern Iowa.
Shelby Hendryx of Cedar Rapids: Plans to major in vocal performance at Simpson College.
Jennifer Pray of Johnston: Plans to major in dance at the University of Iowa.
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The Iowa Arts Council is a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and works to enrich the quality of life for Iowans through support of the arts. Funding for the Iowa Arts Council and its programs is provided by the State of Iowa and the National Endowment for the Arts. Please visit www.iowaartscouncil.org for more information.