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Friends For A_Dog Scholarship

DJ and turntablist Andy “A_Dog” Williams, a B.F.A. graduate, was the epitome of generosity, positivity, and curiosity. His passion and innovation in music and art earned him recognition as a musical talent and cultural icon.

The Friends For A_Dog Foundation’s mission is to keep Andy’s legacy alive by encouraging the creation of art, music, and skateboard culture through grants, camps, and scholarships. This scholarship is given in the hope that it will help the recipient gain knowledge and expertise while keeping Andy’s generosity and passions alive in the community he loved so much.

The scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans, Vermont.

Application Requirements

  • $1,000 scholarship award
  • Graduating B.F.A. senior
  • 300–500 word essay
  • Music, visual arts, or performing arts studies

In the essay, applicants should explain how their post-secondary education plans include studying music and/or the visual or performing arts, as well as their intent to embody Andy’s spirit of generosity and positivity in the community.

Scroll down to complete and submit the electronic application.

Questions? Contact Jamie Bristol at jbristol@maplerun.org.

The Friends For A_Dog Board will select the recipient at its next board meeting.