Amy Phelps Art Scholarship

The Amy Phelps Art Scholarship was established in the name of Amy Phelps, a local artist, who lost her life in a tragic car accident. It is with excitement and gratitude that the Suffolk Foundation has been asked to manage this worthwhile scholarship. It gives the Foundation and the Phelps family much pleasure to assist a local student to follow in Amy’s footsteps and fulfill their dreams.

The scholarship is available to local high school graduating seniors who are pursuing a career in art (see award criteria), and it is paid directly to the college or university on the winner’s behalf.

Award Criteria

• Student must be a graduating senior from one of the following high schools: Southampton High School, Franklin High School, Windsor High School, Smithfield High School, Surry County High School, Sussex Central High School, Isle of Wight Academy, Southampton Academy, or Tidewater Academy.
• Student must plan to pursue the study of art in college.
• A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is required to apply.
• Two recommendations are required, including one from the student’s high school art teacher.
• Up to three samples of the student’s art work are to be furnished with the application.
• A short essay (up to 200 words) entitled “What Has Influenced My Love For Art and How Will It Enhance My Future” is required.

Awardees

2024:  Lailah Collins, Smithfield High School
2023:  Elizabeth Defluri, Isle of Wight Academy
2022: Sophia Verhaeghe, Smithfield High School
2021: Jenna Spain, Isle of Wight Academy
2018: Emma Parker, Southampton Academy
2017: Grayson Ippolito, Smithfield High School
2016: Nicole Vasilauskis, Smithfield High School
2015: Tanisha Parson, Surry High School