The Waterville Area Art Society is accepting applications for a $1,000 scholarship award, to be given to a graduating high school senior who plans to major or minor in visual arts, performing arts or music.

It is open to students from the following schools: Waterville, Winslow, Lawrence, Messalonskee, Erskine Academy, Maine Arts Academy, Mid-Maine Technical Center and Temple Academy.

Detailed guidelines have been sent to area high schools. Nominations must be submitted by Sunday, May 1.

Previous winners and former applicants also are eligible to apply with a former high school or college teacher’s nomination and materials.

For information on how to submit work, email waasmaine@gmail.com or call Mary Morrison at 207-872-5843.