Allentown Art Festival Scholarship Program is a key component of the festival's mission. Last year, over $22,000 in scholarships were awarded, and your participation helps ensure the program's future by generating interest and support from students and attendees alike. Scholarship funds are raised through fees paid by artist and vendors. The program benefits two groups of students: High School Seniors and continuing students eligible to reply for the scholarship.

The festival proudly supports the New York State Summer School for the Arts (NYSSSA) by offering at least $5,000 in scholarships for Erie County High School Students. NYSSSA selects 140 students from across the state for this prestigious program, which offers intensive training in a variety of visual arts disciplines, taught by professional artist.

In addition, the Allentown Art Festival provides scholarships to students who are accepted into the New York State Summer School of the Arts.

In partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, the Allentown Art Festival Inc, has established a permanent, self-sustaining scholarship fund. This ensures that even if the festival were to end, scholarships would continue to be awarded each year.

Total Scholarship Awards for 2024: $27,000.