Nyole Banys scholarshipfor art students

The late Rimas Banys created a $5,000 scholarship for art students in remembrance of his late wife Nyole (Nijole) Banys.

Nyole Banys was born in Kaunas, Lithuania in 1934. She immigrated to the United States after World War II where she studied at Illinois and Roosevelt Universities. Nyole continued her studies at the Art Institute of Chicago, graduating in 1957.

Nyole Banys participated in more than 20 group exhibitions. She had 4 major solo exhibits. Nyole’s creations, mostly of nature, have won several awards. She was a member of the La Grange Art League. Nyole Banys passed away November 18, 2007.

Requirements

Candidates must be of Lithuanian descent, accepted and enrolled at an accredited art degree program (painting, ceramics, sculpture, graphic design, animation, art education, etc.) in the state of Illinois, and have completed at least sophomore year of bachelor’s degree.

Documents to be submitted

1. copy of a government issued ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport);
2. the most current official university transcript sent by the school (applicant should have completed at least sophomore year of bachelor’s degree);
3. letter of acceptance and proof of enrollment to an accredited art school in the state of Illinois if starting school in fall of 2025;
4. 2 letters of recommendation from professors/teachers written on school letterhead and signed or sent from the school’s email address.