Maggie Tinsman Arts Scholarship

Maggie Tinsman’s strong interest in the fine arts began with her involvement with drama in high school. This interest continued with her participation in Playcrafters and the Genesius Guild, both venues that help cultivate public understanding and appreciation for theater arts. Maggie also volunteers for the Quad City Symphony and the Figge Art Museum, two other organizations that engage and entertain the community through the arts. With this scholarship, it is Maggie’s hope to celebrate a Pleasant Valley student’s role in the fine arts and to help him/her realize that these activities add to one’s quality of life, not only as a student but spanning a lifetime.

Criteria to Apply:

Be a graduating senior of PVHS
Plan to attend a four-year institution
Have a “B” average
Be an active participant in a significant number of expressive arts (performing or visual)

Scholarship Personal Statement/Essay:

In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us why you've chosen your field of study.
In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us what your plans are after your post-secondary education is complete.
In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us about one of the following: your ability to problem solve, work with others, and/or your dedication to the community.
In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us how you've overcome an obstacle.
In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us anything else about yourself you think the selection committee would like to know.
How do you feel your involvement in the Arts has impacted you as a young person. Please be as descriptive as possible.