The $1,000 Frances C Dingman Scholarship for the Creative Arts is established to honor our mother, Frances Coutu Dingman, who passed this 2022 at the age of 94. Fran was a former librarian and practitioner of the visual arts and was a well respected and award-winning water colorist. Fran was also a prolific poet and an active member of an on-line poetry group.
For this scholarship we have settled on a broad definition of the creative arts to include, but not be limited to, the following: visual arts (watercolor, photography, sculpting, etc), performing arts (dance, music, theater), creative writing (prose, poetry, fiction, play or screenwriting). If you are unsure if your interest qualifies please contact us: [email protected]
Please look through the application carefully and take the time to answer questions thoughtfully. Remember that we are looking for someone who is passionate about the creative process. The Frances C Dingman Scholarship for the Creative Arts is an academically based scholarship however, you do not have to be an honor student to apply. We are looking for promise, not perfection!
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We are looking for students who have exhibited a passion for and a commitment to expressing themselves through the creative arts. We want students who have demonstrated growth in their chosen area of art and who show an appreciation for other forms of creative expression.
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Summary: For high school seniors and college freshmen who participate in activities
Award: $250 - $500
Deadline: March 1 2015
Summary: For students actively working for peace and justice. Eligibility: Must dem
Award:up to $8,000
Deadline: April 1, 2016
Summary: To encourage poets to explore and illuminate positive visions of peace and
Award: $200
Deadline: July 1, 2016
Our 2017 scholarship winner was Laura Alejandra Espinoza Carranza, a graduate of Righetti High School in Orcutt, CA. Laura is continuing her studies at UC Berkeley and has shared her plans with us:
My plans for the future is to be a medical scientist. So, the major that I am planning to study is genetics, genomics and development. I will study at UC Berkeley and I will start this summer (2017). I want to be a medical scientist because I want to give hope to the people that were told that only have few months or years of life. I want to help end terminal diseases, like cancer, by doing research.
Laura Alejandra Espinoza Carranza : Winner Name
We were pleased to award the 2016 scholarship to Kevin Cruden a graduate of St. Joseph's High School in Orcutt, CA. Kevin is a scholar, athlete and active member of his community. He is now attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and shared with us some thoughts about his future: "Spending summers observing and assisting physicians has allowed me to better understand the rising health problems among people in my neighborhoods, especially type-two diabetes among children and how seeking medical attention for Hispanic males is often culturally viewed as a sign of weakness. With a love of the outdoors and a passion to see that all people are able to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, I will pursue environmental science and public health, as well as be a vocal activist to promote opportunities for young people and low-income individuals to access these services."
Kevin Cruden : Winner Name
The 2015 winner of the Daniel B Dingman Scholarship for Peace and Justice was Marisol Zepeda. Marisol is a resident of Los Alamos, CA and graduate of Righetti High School in Orcutt, CA. Marisol was selected on the basis of her strong academic skills and her commitment to serving her community. She will be attending California Polytechnic University (Cal-Poly) San Luis Obispo, CA, majoring in the biological sciences.
Marisol Zepeda : Winner Name
The Los Alamos Foundation is a private, tax exempt 501(c)3 organization, . committed to serving the community of Los Alamos through our scholarship and summer programs. Every dollar donated goes directly to our programs. Your donation can make a big difference!
