Scholarship Programs
Since the inception of the "Annual Young Peoples Show" over 50 years ago, numerous youngsters from Ridgewood and surrounding communities have received free study in painting and drawing at the Ridgewood Art Institute.
The Instructors' Scholarship
& The RAI Scholarship
 Annually, at the Young People's Scholarship Exhibition held in June, fourteen scholarships are awarded in traditional art. Seven RAI students are accorded "The Instructors' Scholarship" and seven non-members are presented with "The RAI Scholarship." All recipients receive free instruction at the Institute (one session per week) from September through June.
The Members' Scholarship
The Ridgewood Art Institute is pleased to be the recipient of a $10,000 annual grant from the Copper Beech Foundation.
 This grant may be used for one or more scholarships to be awarded to a deserving high school senior or a senior currently enrolled at the Ridgewood Art Institute who plans to pursue a career in art. It will be paid to the school of higher learning or college that the beneficiary will attend.
A qualified selection panel will review each application. Selective criteria includes:
- Talent
- Financial need
- Awards and distinctions
- Dedication to their art
- Work ethic
- Participation in the activities of the RAI
 The scholarship and its amount will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.
Students who wish to apply must download and fill out an application by March 1, 2009, and provide at least two letters of recommendation. Worthy candidates will be invited to a portfolio review where they will be expected to bring six examples of their original work. Letter will notify the scholarship recipient before May 1, 2009.
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