In memory of a former student and docent, this scholarship is awarded to a third-year Fine Arts student for use during the senior year. The Chapman Foundation established this scholarship as a memorial to Clara Mills Chester, a former Women's Committee member. Family and friends have contributed to this scholarship, which is given to talented students. This scholarship was made possible by an anonymous donor and is given on the basis of financial need. This merit-based scholarship was established in 1999 to recognize the growing number of academically gifted students who enroll in the Corcoran.
Selection is highly competitive.
Candidates are selected based on high school grade point averages and test scores. Strongest consideration for this award is given to high school seniors with minimum cumulative grade point averages of 3.50 or above. Letters of recommendation and personal essays also are reviewed. The total award amount is distributed evenly over four year's of enrollment at the Corcoran. In order to renew this amount annually, students must maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average and continuous full-time enrollment at the Corcoran.