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 November 29, 2024. 

Applications for the Winter session are accepted from October 30 to November 29. 

Ages 3–15 Printable ApplicationAges 16–18 Printable Application

Classes

Below are the scholarship classes for the Winter session, January through March. Links are provided for you to review each class prior to filling out an application:

• Ages 3–5 offerings

  
  ‘Ohana Parent and Child (January)
  ‘Ohana Parent and Child (February) 
  ‘Ohana Parent and Child (February-March) 

• Ages 6–8 offerings

  
  Exploring Art
  Ceramics
  Fiber Arts

• Ages 9–12 offerings

  
  Exploring Art
  Ceramics
  Metalwork & Jewelry (Ages 10-12)
  Fiber Arts

• Ages 13–15 offerings

  
  Drawing and Painting
  Stickers, T-shirts, and Prints
  Ceramics
  Metalwork & Jewelry

Ages 16–18 offerings

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

• Watercolor (Saturdays)
  Contemporary Landscape Painting
  Screenprinting
  Metalwork and Jewelry for Beginners
• Intro to Oil Painting
  Intro to Ceramics
  SAORI Weaving
  Intro to Fiber Arts
  Multi-media Drawing