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The mission of the Prescott Western Heritage Foundation, Inc. is to preserve and promote the Prescott area’s western heritage through education, art, music, events and projects that enhance its western lifestyle, making Prescott and Yavapai County unique and desirable places to live and visit.​

​WHO IS CONSIDERED A “WESTERN HERITAGE KEEPER"?

Any individual youth who has demonstrated exceptional aptitude and interest in preservation and promotion of Yavapai County’s Western heritage through education, art, music, events, and projects that are intended to enhance the local Western lifestyle – the values that have made Prescott and Yavapai County unique and desirable places to live and visit.  Make a material difference to these students by donating to our scholarship fund.

Scholarship Information

​Application must be POSTMARKED or SUBMITTED ONLINE BY October 1, 2025.
​​The Prescott Western Heritage Foundation, Inc., is proud to announce the availability of two student scholarships. This scholarship aid is intended for deserving students who are residents of Yavapai County who have a passion for preserving our western heritage, whether through western art, music, crafts, rodeo, FFA, etc.  Students submitting applications for their artwork, literature, or craft, must provide a portfolio with at least four examples of their work. Other applicants must be able to perform music, poetry, show a video/film to the committee, or lastly, provide a list of accomplishments pertaining to rodeo participation.

​The scholarship recipients will be notified by October 15, then recognized at our 10th Annual Scholarship Awards and Cocktail Reception on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
To qualify for the Western Heritage Foundation scholarships, student applicants must meet the following:
1.) Student applicant must be a resident of Yavapai County, age 16 to 21
2.) Student applicant must qualify under one of the following conditions:
    2.1  Student has made significant accomplishments in rodeo, FFA, or related activity 
    2.2  Student is currently studying, writing, and/or has performed western music at school or at other local venues  
    2.3  Student is currently studying, creating, and/or has exhibited western art (painting, sculpture) or craft work (leather tooling, etc.)
    2.4  Student is studying literature and has written western short stories, cowboy poetry, etc.
    2.5  Student is studying or has completed video/film work which may be historical, western documentary, or story telling in nature 
3.) Two dated current letters of recommendation are required from teachers or adult persons other than relatives
4.) Application form must be completed by student applicant, typed/printed neatly in ink.
5.) A brief statement outlining your goal as an artist, musician, rodeo participant, etc., including how you wish to further your goal using this financial aid.
6.) The scholarship shall be used for college, for specific workshops, classes, supplies, etc., as agreed upon by the Foundation, student applicant, and parents/guardian. 
 7.) Proof of completion of classes & workshops must be mailed to the Foundation within one month from the last day of the workshop or class.
8.) A 2-4 minute video must be provided by the applicant showing the student’s accomplishments, activities, etc. (our Scholarship Committee will assist if requested).

Sincerely, 
Prescott Western Heritage Foundation’s Scholarship Committee
​P.O. Box 773 
Prescott, AZ  86302
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