The Central Minnesota Art Board has awarded 12 scholarships to twelve students from around the state, including St. Cloud.

The news release says CMAB had a total of $18,000 to distribute among students attending an accredited institution in fine art.

Two St. Cloud students received two scholarships of $1,500. Claire Miller is a student in Fine Arts at Laguna College of Art and Design. David Thompson is a student majoring in Instrumental Music Education and Oboe Performance at St. Cloud State University.

Participants submit about five samples of their work along with three references and a set of questions to answer. A panel of volunteer artists, arts professionals and educators assess applicants’ works based on some criteria determined by CMAB.

 Each student can receive up to four scholarships during their life.