At EN-RICH-MENT Arts Education Center, we are committed to helping our youth thrive—not just in the arts, but in whatever field they choose to pursue. This is why we are excited to introduce the EN-RICH-MENT Scholarship Fund, designed to provide financial support to EN-RICH-MENT participants as they further their education in any area of study.

Betty Smith Scholarships

Betty Smith Scholarship Fund

The Betty Smith Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to eligible EN-RICH-MENT students and alumni pursuing education after high school. Whether a student’s path leads to music, the arts, healthcare, science, business, education, skilled trades or another field, our goal is to help remove financial barriers and support the next step in their journey.

The Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of EN-RICH-MENT Founder Betty Smith and her commitment to helping young people discover their talents, develop confidence, and realize their full potential.

Expanding Opportunity for Canton Students

Thanks to a generous $50,000 commitment from Henry and Laura Neading, EN-RICH-MENT is expanding the number and impact of scholarships available to our students.

The Neadings made this extraordinary commitment to honor Betty Smith’s legacy and create greater educational opportunities for EN-RICH-MENT participants who attend Canton City Schools/McKinley High School.

Additional scholarships are made possible through contributions from individuals, businesses, and community partners to the Betty Smith Scholarship Fund.

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Scholarship Awardees

Sayvon Butler, Tiffin University

Alyah Person, Tiffin University

Ayata Muhammad, Kent State University

De’An Gatlin, Tiffin University

Tomier Davenport, The University of Akron

  • While the arts remain a core part of our mission, we recognize that our participants have diverse talents and dreams. Whether they aim to pursue a career in music, science, business, or any other field, the EN-RICH-MENT Scholarship Fund is here to help them achieve their goals. This scholarship is exclusively available to those who have participated in EN-RICH-MENT programs, providing them with the financial resources to continue their education at the next level.

  • The Annual Fine Arts and Community Awards Gala helps to raise mony for the EN-RICH-MENT Scholarship Fund. By supporting this initiative, you are directly contributing to the future success of young people who have grown and thrived within EN-RICH-MENT. Your donation will help open doors for students who may otherwise face financial barriers in pursuing higher education. The Scholarship Fund will be open year-round for contributions.

  • Buy a ticket and attend our annual gala, participate in the raffle, and honor the arts! Our make a direct donation. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of our participants. Learn more about our Gala Here!

Requirements

  • Applicants must be current or past participants of EN-RICH-MENT’s programs, and have been with the program for at least three years.

  • A minimum GPA of 2.9 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is required. Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate strong commitment to their academic and artistic pursuits.

    Applicants must be graduating from high school or pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited college, university, community college, technical/trade school, or other eligible educational institution. A current academic transcript or report card verifying academic performance must also be provided.

  • A letter of acceptance or enrollment from the accredited institution the applicant plans to attend (if available at the time of application). OR A copy of the most recent academic transcript or report card to verify GPA and academic performance.

  • The selection committee will review applications based on the following criteria:

    • Demonstrated academic and/or artistic achievement.

    • Commitment to community involvement and leadership.

    • Complete the Betty Smith Scholarship application and required personal statement.

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How Scholarship Recipients Are Selected

    • Academic and/or artistic achievement

    • Length and level of participation in EN-RICH-MENT

    • The applicant’s personal statement and demonstrated commitment to achieving their goals.

    • Financial circumstances and how scholarship assistance would support the students’ educational plans.

    Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an award. Scholarship amounts and the number of scholarships awarded may vary from year to year based on available funding and qualified applicants.

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Learn more about scholarships in Ms Betty’s recent interview with two of our scholarship winners!