Bob Semrad Memorial Arts Scholarhip
Help the next generation of creative minds thrive.
Each year, the Brookings Arts Council awards a $500 scholarship to a Brookings High School senior planning to pursue the arts after graduation. This scholarship is one way we show our commitment to supporting young artists as they take their next steps into the creative world.
In 2024, we renamed this community scholarship in honor and memory of beloved Brookings artist and longtime BAC friend, Bob Semrad. Bob, always ready with a smile and a story, held two bachelor's degrees in the arts. A true believer in learning and creating art for art’s sake, we aim to carry on that spirit through this scholarship.
Applications due: May 31, 2026
Recipient notified: June 30, 2026
Check will mailed directly to the accepting institution’s financial aid office before the beginning of the fall semester.
