Education promotes growth and opportunity. It also has the power to change lives. The Bodecker Foundation is proud to work in collaboration with the Sandy Bodecker Project to offer the Studio Bound Scholarship!

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP 

The Studio Bound Scholarship supports students committed to hands-on, material-driven practices — including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and related fine arts disciplines. One recipient will be awarded $5,000, paid directly to their accredited institution to support tuition or educational expenses. 

ELIGIBILITY 

• Oregon high school seniors enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution in Fall 2026
• Pursuing studio-based fine arts disciplines

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Up to 5 original, unpublished works
• Short written statement on artistic practice andfuture plans
• No AI-generated work, digital-only work, master copies, or fan art

TIMELINE 

• Applications open: May 15, 2026
• Deadline: June 15, 2026
• Recipients notified: July 2026