COFAC Young Artist Awards
The COFAC Young Artist Awards annually recognize high school students talented in the arts. Honorees selected by WIU College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) faculty are invited to Western Illinois University for a full day of celebratory activities and an awards ceremony.
For more information please contact School of Music.
122 Browne Hall, 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455 USA
Phone: (309) 298-1544
Email: Music@wiu.edu
FAQs
Who is eligible for the award?
Any high school junior in the state of Illinois (including home school students) and any high school junior who attends a high school within a 150-mile radius of WIU.
What do I have to do to apply?
View all guidelines and follow the instructions for your area of interest. All applications must be submitted online via our online platform. No mailed applications will be accepted. Each area has different requirements; verify all materials are complete and accurate before submitting.
Who should submit the application?
Students can submit the applications or a parent/teacher may assist with the submission process. It is recommended that the student's email be listed in the application. The email provided will serve as the primary point of contact for the applicant.
What is the award for selected honorees?
COFAC Young Artist Award recipients will attend a day of activities scheduled, at Western Illinois University to discover life in the arts at Western. At the end of the day, an awards ceremony honoring all recipients will be hosted, where each honoree will receive a certificate, a personalized letter from the Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, and a special gift. Students selected for the COFAC Young Artist Awards who enroll at Western Illinois University, select a major within the college, and complete other screening protocols will be eligible for other scholarship opportunities.