Scholarship Rubric


**The below information is used by The Art Garage's Scholarship Committee when reviewing applications. Approval and amounts are based on financial need (based on area AMI table below) and demonstrated motivation (based on answers to open-ended questions):** <br> <span class="colour" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"></span> <span class="colour" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">**Rate on a scale from 1-4 how true the following statements are (kid question for under 18 applicants only):**</span> <span class="colour" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Not True: 1, Kind of True: 2, More True: 3, Very True: 4</span> | | | | --- | --- | | <span class="colour" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">SHORT ANSWER</span> | <span class="colour" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Applicant gave a thoughtful, thorough response, and demonstrated motivation.</span> | | <span class="colour" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">KID QUESTION</span> | <span class="colour" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The applicant gave a thoughtful and honest answer to the question.</span> | | PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP | Applicant was punctual and had high attendance and consistent communication when attending previous classes | <br> <br> **Household income in comparison to AMI (Area Median Income)*:** | Scholarship Amount: | Up to 100% | Up to 75% | Up to 50% | Up to 25% | | ------------------- | ---------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | | Household # | 50% of AMI | 60% of AMI | 70% of AMI | 80% of AMI | | 1 person | 45,650 | 54,780 | 63,910 | 71,900 | | 2 people | 52,200 | 62,640 | 73,010 | 82,150 | | 3 people | 58,700 | 70,440 | 82,180 | 92,400 | | 4 people | 65,200 | 78,240 | 91,280 | 102,650 | | 5 people | 70,450 | 84,540 | 98,560 | 110,900 | | 6 people | 75,650 | 90,780 | 90,780 | 119,100 | *Based on the Denver Department of Housing Stability’s [Home Income Limits](https://denver.prelive.opencities.com/files/assets/public/v/2/housing-stability/documents/2024-income-limits/host-income-rent-limit-2024-home.pdf), effective 06/01/2024