Skip to main content

SCHOLARSHIPS

Core Program Work-study

As part of the Academy’s commitment to making art education affordable and supporting Core Program students in pursuing their artistic goals, we offer a variety of merit-based work-study award opportunities. To be eligible, students must complete at least one trimester in the Core Program. Applications are available each trimester.

Scholarships

The Carleton Wiggins Scholarship for Painting

$10,000–$15,000

Established by Grafton Wiggins in memory of his father, Carleton Wiggins, a scholarship granted annually to a Core Program Painting student. The awardee is selected by Artistic Directors with input from faculty and announced at graduation.

2023 Awardee – Nathan Pennington
2024 Awardee – Sebastian Villada

Opus Animae Caritas Scholarships

Made in loving memory of Opus by best friend, Christopher Morrissey.

Opus Animae Caritas Travel/Study Abroad Scholarship

$4,000

Awarded to a Core Program 2nd or 3rd-year student for international travel and to immerse in the artistic and cultural activities that will advance his/her artistic & professional development, expand learning, and provide opportunities to connect with local artists, as well as international students & peers.

Opus Animae Caritas Pre-College Portfolio Prep Program Scholarship

$1,500

Two tuition scholarships will be awarded to rising high school seniors to participate in the 2025 Summer Youth Academy Portfolio Prep Program. Lyme Academy’s program allows rising, college-bound seniors to create a competitive art portfolio to support their admissions applications.

Deadline to Apply: March 30, 2025
Awarded: April 2025
For Use/Period: Summer 2025
Eligibility/Criteria: Enrollment in the Pre-College Portfolio Prep Program. Completion of the scholarship application form describing interest in and potential impact of the scholarship.

Opus Animae Caritas Youth Scholarship

$900

Five registration scholarships will be awarded to students ages 12+ to participate in the Young Masters Afterschool Program.

Deadline to Apply: July 15, 2025
Awarded: August 2025
For Use/Period: Five registration scholarships are available for one class per week for three trimesters beginning October 2025 through June 2026.
Eligibility/Criteria: Complete the scholarship application form.