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WAOW SCHOLARSHIPS

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A tradition of supporting artists.

The Lynn Thomas Memorial Scholarship Fund helps WAOW members pursue new skills, fresh inspiration, and meaningful growth in their art.

Women Artists of the West · 2027 Scholarships

Make room for your
next creative chapter.

Lynn Thomas Memorial Scholarships

Women Artists of the West (WAOW) is pleased to offer two (2) $500 scholarships for the 2027 learning season. We are looking for two current WAOW members in good standing who are highly motivated to focus their studies at a professional, accredited art workshop, class, webinar or seminar that represents any art form that would be juried into the Women Artists of the West organization. The successful applicants will be seeking to improve or enhance their art making skills and/or art career. All submissions must be received by January 8, 2027.

  1. Find your next opportunity

    Read the instructions for eligibility and qualifying workshops, classes, webinars or seminars.

  2. Tell us about your goals

    Have your Artist Statement, CV or résumé, and details of your proposed learning opportunity ready.

  3. Start now. Save your progress.

    Sign in, save your work, and return to finish. Choose “Submit for review” by the deadline.

Saving a draft does not submit your application. After your initial submission, corrections may continue beyond January 8 until coordinator approval locks the application. In WAOW Connect, choose Scholarships from your dashboard to access the scholarship portal.

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Donate to the WAOW Scholarship Fund

The WAOW scholarship fund is currently accepting donations in honor of loved ones, family friends and past members.

Sherryl Paula Evans

Suzanne Ferguson

Betty Russell Gates

Michelle Gladish

Marilyn Heed

Molly Kohlschreiber

Ally Benbrook

Gloria Bilotta

Fay Bohlayer

Jane Coulombe

Nancy Crookston

Sarah Elliott

Margot Lennartz

Irish McCalla

Mabel Palmer

Joyce Pike

Lois Montoya Rumohr

Ann Templeton

Mary Thompson

Lynn Thomas

Linda Walker

Lidabelle Wylie

Linda Wacaster

Joan Wright