Letitia Moore Charitable Trust Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by York Art Association

Description

The Letitia Moore Charitable Trust Scholarship provides tuition support to undergraduate students pursuing studies in art or art history. It is awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement and promise in their chosen field. Selection emphasizes financial assistance for tuition rather than living expenses or materials. The program is administered by the York Art Association (YAA) and is intended to help deserving students continue their studies.

• Purpose: tuition scholarships for art and art history students
• Focus: academic merit and demonstrated promise
• Administered by the York Art Association
• Funds intended for tuition only

Eligibility

The scholarship has specific academic and enrollment requirements that applicants must meet to be considered. Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited college or university and be majoring in art or art history. Candidates must have completed their first year of study and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA for the prior year; if the institution does not use a GPA system, a departmental letter of good standing may substitute. Trustees of the YAA, their family members, and those who make candidate recommendations are excluded from eligibility.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Major must be art or art history
• Completed at least one year of study with a 3.0+ GPA (or departmental substitute letter)
• YAA Trustees, family, and certain recommenders are ineligible

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a concise application packet that outlines goals and documents eligibility. The core materials include an application letter describing educational and career objectives and evidence that the applicant is a deserving candidate. Provide two to three letters of reference with contact information for referees familiar with the applicant’s abilities and aspirations. Include an official transcript (or a departmental letter if no GPA is used) verifying enrollment beyond the first year, declared major, and the prior year’s GPA.

• Submit an application letter describing goals and merit
• Supply 2–3 reference letters with names and phone numbers
• Include an official transcript or departmental letter of good standing
• Documentation must verify major, enrollment status, and prior-year GPA

Award Value and Payment

The scholarship amount is not fixed and is determined by the YAA executive and scholarship committees at their discretion. Awards are designated solely for tuition and will be paid directly to the recipient’s college or university. The program does not provide funds for non-tuition expenses such as supplies or living costs. Final award decisions include both the amount and the payment arrangements handled by YAA committees.

• Award amount set at the discretion of YAA committees
• Funds cover tuition only
• Payments are made directly to the college or university
• Non-tuition costs are not covered

Application Timeline

The scholarship follows a fixed annual timeline for submissions and decisions. Completed applications must be received by September 1 of the current scholarship year. The YAA will reach a decision within 60 days after the deadline. Successful applicants will be notified following committee decisions; disbursement to institutions follows the award determination.

• Application deadline: September 1 each year
• Decision communicated within 60 days of the deadline
• Notifications issued after committee review
• Disbursement to institutions occurs after award is determined

History of the Award

The scholarship was created through a bequest from Letitia Moore, a late artist and member of the York Art Association, to honor her commitment to art education. The YAA established the Letitia Moore Charitable Trust Scholarship in 2009 to fulfill Moore’s wish to support tuition for deserving art and art history students. Since its founding, the scholarship has been administered by the YAA to continue Moore’s legacy of fostering the next generation of artists and scholars.

• Founded by bequest from artist Letitia Moore
• Established by the York Art Association in 2009
• Created to provide tuition support for deserving students
• Continues Moore’s legacy of supporting art education