William and Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship

The William & Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship is for students in a post-baccalaureate program leading to a high school single subject teaching credential in the arts. The scholarship will be sufficient to cover tuition & fees and provide an additional small stipend.

This scholarship is a CSU systemwide scholarship.

Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded across all the CSU’s for the upcoming academic year.

1. Students must be enrolled at least half-time;
2. Be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
3. Possess a bachelor’s degree in art or in one of the visual art specializations;
4. Be enrolled in one of the following programs:

• A post baccalaureate program leading to a high school single subject teaching credential in the arts;
• A Master of Fine Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specializations; or
• A Master of Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specializations.

Priority consideration will be given to scholarship applications in the following order:

• First priority will be given to students enrolled in a program leading to a single subject teaching credential in the arts
• Second priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in art of one of the visual arts specializations
• Third priority will be given to eligible students who have a record of volunteer activities in the arts or who are currently engaged in arts volunteer activities in schools or community arts organizations.

William Lahey served as Assistant Vice Chancellor, Faculty and Staff Affairs from October 1966 until he retired on June 1986. He came to the California State University from federal civil service to the position of Statewide Dean of Faculty. William and his wife Jan lived in Huntington Harbor. Jan was an avid volunteer with the Long Beach Art Museum and William would invite staff to join them for special receptions and exhibit openings. By supporting Summer Arts and scholarships for visual arts students, they are furthering both William’s commitment to education and Jan’s passion for the arts.