Carole Fargo Summer Enrichment Scholarship for Visual Arts Students

As a strong supporter of the fine arts in children’s lives, Carole Fargo was instrumental in implementing the CAPP (Comprehensive Arts Planning Program) in 1987. CAPP advocated partnering with parents, school staff, and community members who believed that fine arts enhanced learning and life experiences. Carole was a Wildwood teacher, O.H. Anderson principal, and assistant superintendent at Mahtomedi Public Schools. After a courageous battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease, Carole established a financial endowment.

The 2025 application window for the Carole Fargo Summer Scholarship will open on January 6, 2025, and close at 11:59 pm on February 28, 2025.

What is a Carole Fargo Summer Enrichment Scholarship? The Carole Fargo Summer Enrichment Scholarship will provide funds up to $500 for students in need of financial assistance to attend a VISUAL ARTS (drawing, design, painting, print media, film/video, website design, sculpture, decorative arts, applied arts, and literary) summer camp program or activity.

Who can apply? Mahtomedi Public School students (Kindergarten-11th grade) who show interest and talent in the visual arts.

When are applications accepted? Carole Fargo Summer Enrichment Scholarship Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be accepted from January 6 - February 28, 2025 @ 11:59 PM.

When will I find out if my application is approved? Recipients will be notified by March 18, 2025.

How to apply:

Step 1. Complete the Carole Fargo Summer Enrichment Scholarship Application. 

Step 2. Secure a letter of recommendation from your visual arts teacher or an adult not related to you. 

Step 3. Write a letter introducing yourself, including the following points using your own thoughts and words:

  1. Describe why the visual arts are an important part of your life.

  2. Describe your participation in visual arts activities both at school and in the community.

  3. List any visual arts awards or honors you have received.

  4. Describe the visual arts summer camp program or activity in which you wish to participate and explain what you hope to gain from this experience. 

  5. Explain how your participation in this visual arts summer camp program or activity will allow you to share your skills or talent with your school and/or community.

Step 4. Submit supporting documentation to info@maefgives.org, using Carole Fargo Summer Enrichment Scholarship as the Subject line.