Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Student Scholarship recipients!
Suffolk Art League Student Scholarships
We are pleased to announce this year's recipients for our Sharon and Chip Picot Memorial Scholarship and our John R Taylor Memorial Scholarship. This year we had an outstanding response of applicants from our Suffolk schools, with a total of $6,550 in award funds for students in grades 6-12 the 2024-2025 school year. We are pleased to recognize these students, and offer them the best opportunity for them to explore their passion for the arts! Each recipient will have until May 12, 2025 to submit their receipts for reimbursement or invoices from institutions to pay from their awarded amount.
Sharon and Chip Picot Memorial Student Scholarship Recipients
Ashiya Bland- Senior at Kings Fork High School, will use her funds for dance competitions and choreography fees.
Brooke Christy- Sophomore at Nansemond Suffolk Academy, will use her funds for intensive summer dance camp.
Alora Coleman- A 7th grade Homeschool student who will use her funds for ballet classes, and workshops.
Lauren Eichman- Senior at Nansemond River High School, will use her funds for art supplies, and classes.
Shreya Kuchibhatla- A 7th grader at Col. Fred Cherry Middle School, will use her funds for piano and violin lessons.
Emiri Lawrence- A 7th grade Homeschool student, will use their funds for art supplies and private lessons.
Luke Moore- Junior at Lakeland High School, will use his funds for voice and piano lessons.
Haylee F. Neprud- Sophomore at Lakeland High School, will use her funds for a violin and accessories for her violin.
LeAnn Purkey- Senior at Nansemond River High School, will use her funds for private voice lessons.
Nevaeh Raysor- Senior at Nansemond River High School, will use her funds for band camp and lessons.
Solara Schuler- An 8th Grader at Col. Fred Cherry Middle School, will use her funds for dance competitions and lessons.
Irie S.A. Snow- A 6th grader at John Yeates Middle School, will use her funds for art supplies, and summer art camps.
Sharon and Chip Picot Memorial Student Scholarship Recipients
Ashiya Bland- Senior at Kings Fork High School, will use her funds for dance competitions and choreography fees.
Brooke Christy- Sophomore at Nansemond Suffolk Academy, will use her funds for intensive summer dance camp.
Alora Coleman- A 7th grade Homeschool student who will use her funds for ballet classes, and workshops.
Lauren Eichman- Senior at Nansemond River High School, will use her funds for art supplies, and classes.
Shreya Kuchibhatla- A 7th grader at Col. Fred Cherry Middle School, will use her funds for piano and violin lessons.
Emiri Lawrence- A 7th grade Homeschool student, will use their funds for art supplies and private lessons.
Luke Moore- Junior at Lakeland High School, will use his funds for voice and piano lessons.
Haylee F. Neprud- Sophomore at Lakeland High School, will use her funds for a violin and accessories for her violin.
LeAnn Purkey- Senior at Nansemond River High School, will use her funds for private voice lessons.
Nevaeh Raysor- Senior at Nansemond River High School, will use her funds for band camp and lessons.
Solara Schuler- An 8th Grader at Col. Fred Cherry Middle School, will use her funds for dance competitions and lessons.
Irie S.A. Snow- A 6th grader at John Yeates Middle School, will use her funds for art supplies, and summer art camps.
John R Taylor Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Amy Fox- A Freshman at Nansemond Suffolk Academy, will use her funds for pottery classes and materials.
Ava Shepheard- An 8th grader at Nansemond Suffolk Academy, will use her funds for art supplies.
Karson Whitaker- A Freshman at Lakeland High School, will use her funds for a digital camera and photography classes.
Ava Shepheard- An 8th grader at Nansemond Suffolk Academy, will use her funds for art supplies.
Karson Whitaker- A Freshman at Lakeland High School, will use her funds for a digital camera and photography classes.