Connecting Communities through the Creative Arts.
Each year, one student who has participated as a finalist in the annual York Community Art Scholars Exhibition (YCASE) is selected to receive the DelliCarpini Community Art Scholarship. Established in 2016, the scholarship provides $20,000 ($5,000 per year) toward tuition for an incoming first-year student with plans to concentrate their studies in an arts-related discipline at York College of Pennsylvania.
DelliCarpini Community Art Scholars are members of the York College Honors Program. As a Community Art Scholar, you will engage in opportunities for experiential learning, leadership roles in YCP’s arts community, and meaningful work within local arts venues, such as planning events, participating in community art projects, and developing arts programming.
- Build Community: The Community Art Scholars build a community through shared experiences and collaboration. You will form strong bonds with the other Scholars and a shared sense of purpose to create a supportive network of student artists.
- Grow Your Practice: You can deepen your artistic practice in the scholarship program through hands-on experiences, field trips, and access to faculty and professional mentors. You will cultivate creative and professional skills as well as receive valuable guidance, helping you refine your work and develop as an emerging artist-leader.
- Extend Your Reach: By planning events, leading projects, and developing programming, you will connect with diverse audiences and contribute to York’s vibrant arts scene. Community Art Scholars serve as ambassadors for Marketview Arts and the York College art programs. Your participation in off-campus initiatives allows you to share your work, support local artists, and strengthen the ties between YCP and the broader community.
Applications will open Fall 2025 for students entering college Fall 2026.
Program Benefits
Financial Support
Students selected for the DelliCarpini Community Art Scholars program receive a $20,000 tuition scholarship ($5,000 per year for four consecutive years).
Experienced Mentors
You will meet regularly with the program co-directors, who can help you explore various activities to enhance your creative skills and engage in community-based art.
Studio Workspace
You will have access to the common areas in The Elizabeth Glatfelter Studios, a creative workspace for York College art students and a shared lounge space on the second floor of the Marketview Arts building in the downtown York arts district.
Field Trips
DelliCarpini Community Art Scholars have the opportunity to participate in group field trips to prestigious museums, galleries, and other art venues in the mid-Atlantic region.
Program Details
DelliCarpini Community Art Scholars are expected to engage in activities that contribute to the success of York College's art programs, the Marketview Arts facility, and the arts scene in downtown York. This includes helping to plan and execute events, assisting with YCASE activities, participating in community art projects, and developing new art-related programming. Scholars are also expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress, act as ambassadors for Marketview Arts on the main campus, and mentor new scholars after their first year.
We invite you to apply for the scholarship if:
1) You were selected for and participated in the YCASE Finalist Exhibition while in high school (either in the current year or a previous year);
2) You have applied for admission to York College of Pennsylvania (YCP) and have been accepted;
3) You will be enrolled at YCP as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours per semester) studying in an arts-related program.
If your art was selected for the YCASE Finalist Exhibition at any time during your high school career, you are eligible to apply for the DelliCarpini Community Art Scholarship. Please note that the selection process, which takes place each spring, may include a telephone and/or in-person interview.
Applications will open Fall 2025 for students entering college Fall 2026.
Connect with the Co-Directors
Rebekah Eyre, M.A.
Director of Community Engagement Operations
Jessica Sponsler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Art History