Applications for the 2024 Appleton Award Scholarships are now closed. Winners will be notified by 3/1 and publicly announced at the Performing Arts Foundation Transformation Gala on March 22.

These scholarships recognize the achievements and potential of educators using Arts Integration and Education in their classrooms or community and is open to PreK-12 Educators in Sarasota, Manatee, Desoto, or Charlotte County. Winners receive a scholarship to attend an approved National Conference in Arts Integration (Experienced Category) or a local or virtual conference (Emerging).

Experienced ($2,500 award): Educators have significant knowledge of Arts Integration and have been utilizing successful strategies in their classrooms or in the community. This scholarship will allow them to attend and/or present at a national conference to learn advanced skills in arts integration and disseminate their successful strategies. This scholarship will cover registration, airfare, accommodations, and a daily stipend to attend the conference.

Emerging ($1,000 award): This scholarship is for teachers who have expressed interest and demonstrate potential for excellence in Arts Integration implementation in the classroom or in the community. Designed to foster a stronger foundation and support growth, this scholarship supports attendance at either a virtual or local conference and covers registration only.

Requirements: Open to all Teachers/Educators in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or Desoto counties using the arts to build community, improve wellness, and innovate education for learners Preschool through Adult. Recipients will be asked to share their experience as a Merit Scholar upon conference completion.

Applications for the 2024 Appleton Award Scholarships are now closed.

Winners will be notified by 3/1 and publicly announced at the Performing Arts Foundation Transformation Gala on March 22.