Scholarships

The Honolulu Museum of Art School’s Scholarship Program provides scholarships for young artists ages 3 to 18. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and are for specified classes.

Funding for scholarships is provided by the Jeanclaire Salsbury Endowed Fund.

There are currently no scholarships for adult students. 

How to apply

We offer several scholarships for specified classes. Select your preferences on the application form.

Online

Fill in the digital scholarship application form below.

Ages 3–15 Online ApplicationAges 16–18 Online Application

In person or by mail

Download and print the PDF of the application that corresponds to the student’s age, complete it, and deliver it in person to the Art School or send it by mail.

Mailed applications must be postmarked by March 7, 2025. 

Applications for the Winter session are accepted from February 10–March 7, 2025. 

Ages 3–15 Printable ApplicationAges 16–18 Printable Application

Ages 3-5 offerings:

‘Ohana Parent and Child: May 4–18

‘Ohana Parent and Child: May 25–Jun 8

Ages 6-8 offerings:

Exploring Art

Ceramics

Fiber Arts

Ages 9-12 offerings:

Exploring Art

Ceramics

Metalwork and Jewelry (Ages 10-12)

Fiber Arts

Ages 13-15 offerings:

Drawing and Painting

Building Figures

Ceramics

Metalwork and Jewelry 

Ages 16-18 offerings:

These students will be in Beginner Adult Level Classes with parent approval.

Watercolor (Saturdays)

Contemporary Landscape Painting

Intro to Ceramics

Metalwork and Jewelry for Beginners

Intro to Oil Painting

Intro to Printmaking

Shibori

Watercolor (Sundays)

Intro to Fiber Arts