Amelie Sellitto Awarded Bumpus Gallery Scholarship
Amelie Sellitto, DHS Class of 2026, has been selected by the Board of Directors to receive this year’s Helen Bumpus Gallery art scholarship.
Helen Bumpus Gallery awards an annual $500 scholarship to a graduating Duxbury senior to encourage continued study in the visual arts. Amelie had been enrolled in DHS art classes throughout her time in the Duxbury Public Schools. In high school she completed Drawing and Painting I and II as well as AP art. This past year she also pursued an independent study in Architecture.
"I am highly interested in architecture and have developed a strong passion for the field, which I plan to pursue as my major in college. I plan to attend Tulane University this fall, where I will major in architecture and minor in business, allowing me to further develop my design skills while gaining a strong foundation in project management, entrepreneurship, and the real-world applications of the field.
"Over the summer, I interned at Lineal Designs, an architecture firm, where I worked closely with lead architects Ben and Alyssa Lemora. I shadowed them throughout their workdays, attended client meetings, and visited various job sites. This experience provided me with valuable knowledge and insight into the field of architecture.
"During my independent study this school year, I continued to stay in touch with them. In addition, I ran a four-day art camp for approximately 20 students in grades 4–5, where I taught watercolor techniques. At school, I am an active member of the DHS Art Club and the National Art Honor Society." –Amelie Sellitto
Scholarship applications are available from the Duxbury High School Guidance Department or by downloading the form HERE.
All applicants are asked to write a brief description of their art training, interests and future plans. Images of three current pieces of artwork also are required; links to a personal website or Instagram page are welcome.
The Gallery’s Board of Directors reviews each scholarship application. Selection of the awardee is based on information and images provided by the student. Comments received from the candidate’s teachers also are considered.
Completed forms should be delivered to DHS Guidance, attached in an email to
Scholarship Winners
- 2026 Amelie Sellito
- 2025 Lucy Frazier
- 2024 Sianna Richards
- 2023 Charlotte Tobin
- 2022 Charlotte White
- 2021 Jillian Magee
- 2016 Brynne Blackington
- 2015 Riley Hoff
- 2014 Caroline O'Connor
- 2013 Katherine Allen
- 2012 Gerry Stillman
- 2011 Karli Tobias and Abigail Ellis
- 2010 Maggie Cornelius
- 2009 Laura Nelson
- 2008 Alexandra Nee
- 2007 Kelly Pelham
- 2006 Bethany Maddock
Note: No scholarships awarded 2017 thru 2020.
