The Jacob Beneke 2026 Student Scholarship Award
Honoring Jacob Beneke, a devoted Maple Grove Arts Center board director, this scholarship celebrates his passion for the arts and commitment to the creative community. Jacob’s life was tragically cut short in 2012 in the Accent Signage Systems shooting.
What is the Jacob Beneke Scholarship?
An annual award for a graduating high school senior pursuing an arts-related major at a four-year college/university or two-year community college.
Scholarship Qualifications
To be eligible for the Jacob Beneke Scholarship, applicants must:
Be a graduating senior from a school within ISD 279 – Osseo Area Schools
Plan to pursue a major in the arts via a four-year college/university or a two-year community college
Award
We will be presenting a $650 check to the winning artist.
In addition, all entrants will receive an annual advocacy, valued at $50, for their participation and dedication to the arts.
Your artwork will be judged by three independent judges who are all qualified in their own areas of art and arts education.
The scholarship winner will be announced at the Student Art Show Opening on April 23 at the Maple Grove Government Center from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend.
Application Process
Please complete the general application by clicking the button below.
The submission deadline is Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Good luck!