The state government has announced 100 scholarship grants valued at $10,000 each for local artists and arts workers from any art form, including dance, design, digital arts, history, Aboriginal arts, literature, music, theatre, screen and the visual arts.

The intent of the scholarships is to unlock the potential of young artists and arts workers living in regional areas. 

Scholarships are available to fund activities including mentorships or internships, residencies, short-term courses and workshops, travel and the creation of new work.

The grants are available to 18 to 25-year-olds.

Applications for 25 NSW Young Regional Artist Scholarships are now open and close on June 11.

For the purpose of this scholarship, regional NSW is defined as local government areas outside the metropolitan and metropolitan fringe of Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong.

For more information or to apply for a NSW Young Regional Artists Scholarship, visit www.arts.nsw .gov.au.