The Dedicated Artists of Southwest Florida Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit club, is committed to inspire and support the visual arts field in the community.

Its annual $1,000 scholarship award will be paid directly to the art school or college the recipient will attend.

Eligibility requirements include that the applicant be (1) a graduating senior of a public or private high school or a college student currently enrolled in a visual arts program (2) a Lee County resident pursuing a major in any visual arts field (3) a legal resident of the United States.

Applications, which must include references and photographic samples of art work, must be submitted by April 15.

Applications may be found at DASFartists.com or on the Lee County School website.

For more information email jmacl6771@aol.com.