The Provenzano Family Scholarship for Arts & Education is a permanent fund that honors the 17 years of visionary leadership and faithful service of The Rt. Rev. Lawrence C. Provenzano, Eighth Bishop of Long Island, and his family. Recognizing the Provenzano family’s deep commitment to fostering vibrant, whole communities, this scholarship empowers the next generation of artists to develop their talents and enrich our world through the intersection of faith and expression.
Mission & Vision
The scholarship aims to support and encourage the next generation of creative leaders from the Diocese of Long Island. By providing financial resources to talented students pursuing higher education in the arts, we seek to foster a lifelong connection between faith, community, and creative expression.
Fields of Study
The scholarship is inclusive and welcomes applicants from a broad range of artistic disciplines, including:
Visual Arts: Painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and graphic design.
Performing Arts: Music (instrumental or vocal), dance, and theater.
Literary Arts: Creative writing, poetry, and playwriting.
Digital Arts: Filmmaking, animation, and digital media design.
Music & Sacred Sound: Vocal and instrumental performance, composition, songwriting, and sacred music/hymnody.
A Lasting Tribute
This fund serves as a permanent investment in the future of our Diocese. By supporting the education of our young artists, we ensure that the Provenzano family's legacy of leadership and service continues to inspire for generations to come.
Make a Donation
Your gift to The Provenzano Family Scholarship for Sacred & Creative Arts is more than a simple donation; it is an investment in the young voices, visionaries, and creators of Long Island. By contributing to this permanent fund, you are ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of a student’s call to paint, perform, write, or compose.
Together, we can empower the next generation to use their creative gifts to enrich the life of the church and our world.