Nancy McMullen Scholarship for Visual Arts
Sponsored by Dedicated to Learning Inc. and Ray McMullen
These Scholarships for a student at Diamond Bar and at Walnut High School are presented by Ray McMullen and Dedicated to Learning Inc. (D2L). D2L is a nonprofit corporation that provides summer school for the middle and high school students of this area. The corporation is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that create extraordinary opportunities for students and educators around the world. All profits beyond the D2L operational costs are given to schools and school districts as well as to students. One of these scholarships will be presented to a student at Diamond Bar High Scholl and another at Walnut High School.
Nancy McMullen, wife of retired WVUSD Administrator Ray McMullen, was an extraordinary elementary school teacher who went to UCLA as an art major and a biological science minor. She later taught for 30 years in the Covina School District. In addition to her teaching and work with kids, she maintained her passion for art and was a water color painter.
These $1,000 scholarships are given annually in her memory and are intended to help young people pursue a career in a field of the visual arts.
The applications will be reviewed by a committee of artists and educators.The deadline for the application materials and the supporting piece of art is Friday, May 8.
2020 Application
*Recipient must plan to continue his/her study in the visual arts.
The Scholarship Application prompt:
In 150 words or less, how has art contributed to your life?
Also, applicants must submit one piece of art:
- The name of the art piece
- Medium used
- Story of the piece
- Name of high school teacher that could be contacted.
The application and supporting materials are due no
later than Friday, May 8, 2020 and sent to:
raymcmulln@aol.com (there is no “e”)
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