Creative Arts

2120 ■ ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES FOUNDATION

Attn: Education Department
5220 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109
Tel: (818)754-2830
Fax: (818)761-ATAS
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/index.php
To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students interested in working on a project in a field related to children's media.
Title of Award: Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art, Caricatures and cartoons; Child development; Education, Early childhood; Filmmaking; Music; Psychology; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $10,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to upper-division and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in children's media. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment, either through course work or experience, to any combination of at least 2 of the following fields: early childhood education, child development, child psychology, film or television production, music, or animation. They may apply for support for any of the following areas: research on the relationship between children's media and learning or children's use of media and personal growth; development of program concepts or extended development of creative elements of an existing concept (e.g., design of puppets, scripts, storyboards, characters, music); professional internship in an organization that is relevant to the applicant's goal for use of the award. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship, first awarded in 2005, is supported by Ernst & Young.

2121 ■ AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY

Attn: Electronics Division
735 Ceramic Place, Suite 100
Westerville, OH 43081
Tel: (614)890-4700
Fax: (614)899-6109
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ceramics.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in a field related to ceramic science.
Title of Award: Dr. Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Crafts; Engineering, Materials; Materials research/science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors enrolled in a program related to ceramics/materials science and engineering. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on a topic that changes annually; recently, the topic was "Electronic Ceramics in Clean Energy Technologies." Selection is based on the essay, extracurricular activities, a letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor, PSAT/SAT/ACT scores, and GPA (cumulative and in science courses). Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Further information is also available from the Chair of the Awards and Scholarships Committee, Amit Goyal, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Metals and Ceramics Division, Superconducting Materials Research, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6116, (865) 574-1587, Fax: (865) 574-7659, E-mail: [email protected].

2122 ■ AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY-NEW ENGLAND SECTION

c/o Lou Trostel, Counselor Ceramics Concepts
P.O. Box 199
Princeton, MA 01541
Tel: (978)464-2469
Fax: (978)464-2755
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ceramics.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of the New England states who are working on a college degree in ceramics.
Title of Award: New England Section Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Crafts; Engineering, Materials Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates from New England who are working on a degree in ceramics in an accredited program in the United States.

2123 ■ AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS COUNCIL, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Committee
725 Preston Forest Shopping Center, Suite B
Dallas, TX 75230
Tel: (214)891-9640
Fax: (214)891-0221
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance to American Indian undergraduates or graduate students planning a career in the arts or arts administration.
Title of Award: American Indian Arts Council Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Creative writing; Management; Performing arts; Visual arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $250 to $1,000 per semester. Duration: 1 semester; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to American Indian undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career in fine arts, visual and performing arts, communication arts, creative writing, or arts administration or management. Applicants must be currently enrolled in and attending a fully-accredited college or university. They must provide official tribal documentation verifying American Indian heritage and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants majoring in the visual or performing arts (including writing) must submit slides, photographs, videotapes, audio tapes, or other examples of their work. Letters of recommendation are required. Awards are based on either merit or merit and financial need. If the applicants wish to be considered for a need-based award, a letter from their financial aid office is required to verify financial need. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year for the fall semester; March of each year for the spring semester. Additional Information: This program was established in 1993.

2124 ■ AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

Attn: Department of Maryland
1589 Sulphur Spring Road, Suite 105
Baltimore, MD 21227
Tel: (410)242-9519
Fax: (410)242-9553
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance for college to the daughters of veterans who are Maryland residents and wish to study arts, sciences, business, public administration, education, or a medical field.
Title of Award: Maryland Legion Auxiliary Children and Youth Fund Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Business administration; Education; Medicine; Public administration; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible for this scholarship are Maryland senior high girls with veteran parents who wish to study arts, sciences, business, public administration, education, or a medical field other than nursing at a college or university in the state. Preference is given to children of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary. Selection is based on character (30%), Americanism (20%), leadership (10%), scholarship (20%), and financial need (20%). Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2125 ■ ARMED FORCES COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION

Attn: AFCEA Educational Foundation
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033-3899
Tel: (703)631-6149
Free: 800-336-4583
Fax: (703)631-4693
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships/undergraduate/graphicdes.asp
To provide financial assistance to students who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer graphic design.
Title of Award: Computer Graphic Design Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Graphic art and design; Internet design and development Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students who are enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States at least as a sophomore. Applicants must be U.S. citizens working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer graphic design or a related field. They must submit a sample of digital graphic artwork for intranets and internets, especially web-based graphics. Along with the artwork, include a textual statement of 100 to 200 words that describes the image submitted, how it was created, and what specific intent or purpose it represents. Selection is based on artistic creativity, mastery of web technology, a statement of career goals, school and community activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

2126 ■ ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Student Programs Coordinator
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415)346-2051
Fax: (415)346-6343
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to student members of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) interested in careers in broadcast, photo, or print journalism.
Title of Award: Cox Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Graphic art and design; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to AAJA members who are high school seniors or college students (graduate or undergraduate) enrolled full time in accredited institutions. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on their involvement or interest in the Asian American community and how, if they are awarded this scholarship, they would contribute to the field of journalism and/or media issues involving the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by the Cox Foundation.

2127 ■ ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN EDITORIAL CARTOONISTS

Attn: Locher Award Contest
3899 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Tel: (717)703-3069
Fax: (717)703-3001
Web Site: http://aaeconline.org/aaecweb/LocherEntry.cfm
To recognize and reward outstanding student editorial cartoonists.
Title of Award: John Locher Memorial Award Area, Field, or Subject: Art, Caricatures and cartoons Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: Winners receive an all-expense paid trip to the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists' convention. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to undergraduate student editorial cartoonists only; no professionals can enter. Candidates must be between the ages of 17 and 25 years. They may reside in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Entrants are invited to submit photocopied examples of their work as published in their college or university newspaper. Comic strips may not be submitted, unless the format lends itself to an editorial statement. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This award was established in 1986. Entries are not returned. The entry fee is $10.

2128 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE

Attn: Scholarship Chair
22815 Frampton Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501-5034
Tel: (310)534-8466
Fax: (310)257-6885
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.awa-la.org/scholarships.php
To provide financial assistance to women undergraduates in California who are interested in careers in architecture.
Title of Award: Association for Women in Architecture Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Engineering; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Graphic art and design; Illustrators and illustrations; Interior design; Landscape architecture and design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 at $2,500, 1 at $1,500, and 1 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,500, $1,500, or $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply are women students who have completed at least 1 full year of study in any of the following fields: architecture; civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering as related to architecture; landscape architecture; urban and land planning; interior design; architectural rendering and illustration; or environmental design. They must be residents of California or attending school in California. Interviews are required for semifinalists. Selection is based on grades, a personal statement, financial need, recommendations, and the quality and organization of materials submitted. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2129 ■ ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF

Attn: Financial Aid Coordinator
3417 Volta Place, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-2778
Tel: (202)337-5220
Fax: (202)337-8314
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agbell.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?p=College_Scholarship_Awards
To provide financial aid to hearing impaired students who are participating in extracurricular activities in arts and sciences.
Title of Award: Arts and Sciences Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Performing arts; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award varies, depending upon the cost of the program in which the recipient is enrolled. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be diagnosed as having a moderate to profound hearing loss (55 dB or greater loss in the better ear in the speech frequencies of 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz) and must use speech, residual hearing, and/or speechreading as their primary form of communication. They must be between 6 and 19 years of age and enrolled in an art or science program as an extracurricular activity during after-school time, summer, or weekends. Recreational summer camps, sports camps or sports, and travel and study abroad programs that do not have an explicit arts or science focus are not eligible. Deadline for Receipt: Applications must be requested between December and February of each year and submitted by May of each year.

2130 ■ BEZEK-DURST-SEISER ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS

Attn: Scholarship Program
3330 C Street, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)562-6076
Fax: (907)562-6635
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bdsak.com
To provide financial assistance to Alaska Native high school seniors interested in studying architecture, planning, or interior design in college.
Title of Award: Bezek-Durst-Seiser Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Interior design; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Alaska who are Natives accepted into an architecture, planning, or interior design program. Applications must be submitted through a school district or native corporation; direct applications from students are not accepted. Each school district and native corporation in the state may submit 2 applications. Students must include essays on what they are like, the school activities and interests that interest them, why they have chosen their career field, what they have done to prepare themselves to enter that field, why they chose the university or college they plan to attend, and if they plan to return to Alaska after college. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are also offered paid internships at the Bezek-Durst-Seiser office in Anchorage during summer breaks.

2131 ■ BIG 33 SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
511 Bridge Street
P.O. Box 213
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Tel: (717)774-3303; 877-PABIG-33
Fax: (717)774-1749
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.big33.org/scholarships/default.ashx
To provide financial assistance and work experience to graduating high school seniors in Ohio and Pennsylvania who plan to study graphic arts in college.
Title of Award: Waveland Direct Printing and Publishing Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from public and accredited private high schools in Ohio and Pennsylvania who are planning to study graphic arts as related to printing and publishing technology in college. Applications are available from high school guidance counselors. Selection is based on special talents, leadership, obstacles overcome, academic achievement (at least a 2.0 GPA), community service, unique endeavors, financial need, and a 1-page essay on why the applicant deserves the scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funds for this program are provided by Waveline Direct, Inc., which also provides an internship at their facility in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

2132 ■ CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION

495 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: (626)578-9315
Fax: (626)578-9894
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.artsed411.org/projects/eya.stm
To provide financial assistance to outstanding high school seniors in California who are interested in training to become professional performing artists.
Title of Award: Emerging Young Artist Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Dance; Illustrators and illustrations; Music; Painting; Performing arts; Playwriting; Sculpture; Visual arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 12 each year: 4 winners (1 in each category) and 8 runners-up (2 in each category). Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year for the winners (for a total of $20,000) and 1-time awards of $1,000 for the runners-up. Duration: The winners receive a 4-year scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements: High school seniors in California are eligible to apply in 1 or more of the following categories: dance, music, theater, or visual arts (including painting, drawing, illustration, and sculpture). Applicants must be planning to enter a 4-year institution or accredited professional training program in 1 of those areas. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Students who apply in the areas of dance, music, and theater must submit a performance work sample. If they advance to the semifinals and finals, they are requested to demonstrate ability with a live performance. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: There is a $10 application fee. Awards are not given in non-performance areas (e.g., music composition, technical theater, or choreography).

2133 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of California who are studying the arts in college.
Title of Award: California State Fair Arts Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Cinema; Dance; Filmmaking; Music; Performing arts; Visual arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,500 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,500 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California currently working on an undergraduate degree at a college or university in the state. Applicants must be studying the arts, including visual arts, dance, music, film, etc. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

2134 ■ CHICKASAW FOUNDATION

P.O. Box 1726
Ada, OK 74821-1726
Tel: (580)421-9030
Fax: (580)421-9031
Web Site: http://www.cflink.org
To provide financial assistance to members of the Chickasaw Nation who are majoring in fields of interest to ComputerCraft Corporation.
Title of Award: ComputerCraft Corporation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Engineering, Computer; General studies/Field of study not specified; Graphic art and design; International affairs and relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Chickasaw students who are currently enrolled full time as an undergraduate student. The sponsor recruits computer engineers, graphic designers, biologists, conference managers, and international trade specialists. Preference may be given to those majors, but all fields of study are eligible. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit high school or college transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, a copy of their Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, a copy of their Chickasaw Nation citizenship card, and a 1-page essay on their long-term goals and plans for achieving them. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2135 ■ CLAYFOLK

Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 274
Talent, OR 97540
To provide financial assistance to ceramic art students in California and Oregon who are interested in pursuing upper-division college courses, workshops at accredited institutions, and study at foreign institutions.
Title of Award: Ellice T. Johnston Scholarship for the Ceramic Arts Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Crafts; Design; Sculpture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Funds are provided directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be residents of Oregon or northern California and have completed 2 years of college or the equivalent level of art education; this may include sculpture, drawing, design, and the study of aesthetics or technical ceramics. They must be looking for funding to further their education in upper-division college or art school courses, workshops at accredited institutions, or study abroad at accredited institutions. Applications are considered only after the following supporting documents are received: a portfolio of work (8 to 12 slides and/or photographs), a brief statement about their work and how they plan to use the award, 2 letters of recommendation, a recent academic transcript, a copy of the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Form (FAF) or a 1040 tax form from the previous year, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to use in returning the portfolio. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2136 ■ COOK INLET REGION, INC.

Attn: CIRI Foundation
2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (907)263-5582
Free: 800-764-3382
Fax: (907)263-5588
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.thecirifoundation.org/scholarship.html
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in selected liberal arts to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and their lineal descendants.
Title of Award: Lawrence Matson Memorial Endowment Fund Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Communications; Education; Law; Linguistics; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships (at $7,000 per year) was awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $9,000 per year, $7,000 per year, or $2,000 per semester, depending on GPA. Duration: 1 year (2 semesters).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees to CIRI under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. There are no Alaska residency requirements or age limitations. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program in the following liberal arts fields: language, education, social sciences, arts, communications, or law. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement, rigor of course work or degree program, quality of a statement of purpose, student financial contribution, financial need, grade level, previous work performance, education and community activities, letters of recommendation, seriousness of purpose, and practicality of educational and professional goals. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This fund was established in 1989. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis.

2137 ■ DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

1707 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)986-2400
Fax: (202)986-2513
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.deltasigmatheta.org
To provide financial assistance to members of Delta Sigma Theta who are interested in careers in the performing or creative arts.
Title of Award: Myra Davis Hemmings Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies, depending upon the recipient's financial need. Funds must be used for tuition or school expenses only. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be active, dues-paying members of Delta Sigma Theta and majoring in the performing or the creative arts. They must submit transcripts of all college records. Selection is based on meritorious achievement. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2138 ■ DREW UNIVERSITY

Attn: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Brothers College Room 115
36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940-4036
Tel: (973)408-3438
Fax: (973)408-3768
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://depts.drew.edu/offcamp/non-DrewScholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance to students from any college who wish to participate in the off-campus programs in the United States or abroad sponsored by Drew University.
Title of Award: Drew University Off Campus Programs Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art; British studies; English language and literature; European studies; General studies/Field of study not specified; Performing arts; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants up to $3,000 per semester are available to be applied to the cost of the programs. Duration: 1 semester.
Eligibility Requirements: Students from any American college or university who have been accepted to participate in 1 of the off-campus programs sponsored by Drew University may apply for financial aid if the university's financial aid office determines that they meet the standards of financial need. Applicants for semester programs must be entering their junior or senior year and have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for the fall semester; November of each year for the spring semester. Additional Information: The programs available recently included a Washington semester on American politics, a semester on the United Nations in New York, a New York semester on contemporary art and culture, a semester on the new Europe, a program in Eritrea on developing countries, and a London semester on British politics, history, drama, or literature.

2139 ■ ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SYSTEMS FOUNDATION

Attn: EDSF Scholarship Awards
24238 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505-6505
Tel: (310)541-1481
Fax: (310)541-4803
Web Site: http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students interested in working with electronic documents as a career.
Title of Award: Wayne Alexander Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Graphic art and design; Internet design and development; Marketing and distribution; Printing trades and industries; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are working full time on a degree in the field of document communication, including marketing, graphic communication and arts, e-commerce, imaging science, printing, web authoring, electronic publishing, computer science, or telecommunications. Priority consideration is given to students at the University of Central Florida. Applicants must submit a statement of their career goals in the field of document communications, an essay on a topic related to their view of the future of the document management and production industry, a list of current professional and college extracurricular activities and achievements, college transcripts (GPA of 3.0 or higher), samples of their creative work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by AXIS Inc.

2140 ■ ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SYSTEMS FOUNDATION

Attn: EDSF Scholarship Awards
24238 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505-6505
Tel: (310)541-1481
Fax: (310)541-4803
Web Site: http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students interested in working with electronic documents as a career.
Title of Award: EDSF Board of Directors Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Graphic art and design; Internet design and development; Marketing and distribution; Printing trades and industries; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 20 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are working full time on a degree in the field of document communication, including marketing, graphic communication and arts, e-commerce, imaging science, printing, web authoring, electronic publishing, computer science, or telecommunications. Applicants must submit a statement of their career goals in the field of document communications, an essay on a topic related to their view of the future of the document management and production industry, a list of current professional and college extracurricular activities and achievements, college transcripts (GPA of 3.0 or higher), samples of their creative work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2141 ■ ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SYSTEMS FOUNDATION

Attn: EDSF Scholarship Awards
24238 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505-6505
Tel: (310)541-1481
Fax: (310)541-4803
Web Site: http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to students in technical schools and community colleges who are interested in working with electronic documents as a career.
Title of Award: EDSF Board of Directors Technical and Community College Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Graphic art and design; Internet design and development; Marketing and distribution; Printing trades and industries; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Two Year College, Vocational/Occupational Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to first- and second-year students at technical and trade schools and community colleges. Applicants must be working on a degree in the field of electronic document communication, including marketing, graphic communication and arts, e-commerce, imaging science, printing, web authoring, electronic publishing, computer science, or telecommunications. They must submit a 1-page essay on 1 of the following topics: 1) a definition of their career goals in the field of document management and communications; 2) a recent technological change and how it has or will affect the document communication industry; or 3) a definition of the document communication industry. Selection is based on the essay, extracurricular activities and achievements, high school transcripts (GPA of 3.0 or higher), samples of creative work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2142 ■ ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SYSTEMS FOUNDATION

Attn: EDSF Scholarship Awards
24238 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505-6505
Tel: (310)541-1481
Fax: (310)541-4803
Web Site: http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students interested in working with electronic documents as a career.
Title of Award: David Hoods Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Graphic art and design; Internet design and development; Marketing and distribution; Printing trades and industries; Public relations; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time juniors, seniors, and graduate students who demonstrate a strong interest in working with electronic documents as a career (including graphic communications, document management, document content, and/or document distribution). Special consideration is given to students interested in marketing and public relations. Applicants must submit a statement of their career goals in the field of document communications, an essay on a topic related to their view of the future of the document management and production industry, a list of current professional and college extracurricular activities and achievements, college transcripts (GPA of 3.0 or higher), samples of their creative work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2143 ■ ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SYSTEMS FOUNDATION

Attn: EDSF Scholarship Awards
24238 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505-6505
Tel: (310)541-1481
Fax: (310)541-4803
Web Site: http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students interested in working with electronic documents as a career.
Title of Award: John A. Lopiano Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Graphic art and design; Internet design and development; Marketing and distribution; Printing trades and industries; Telecommunications systems Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are working full time on a degree in the field of document communication, including marketing, graphic communication and arts, e-commerce, imaging science, printing, web authoring, electronic publishing, computer science, or telecommunications. Priority consideration is given to students who work in or whose family member has worked or currently works in a segment of the high volume transaction output (HVTO) industry. Applicants must submit a statement of their career goals in the field of document communications, an essay on a topic related to their view of the future of the document management and production industry, a list of current professional and college extracurricular activities and achievements, college transcripts (GPA of 3.0 or higher), samples of their creative work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by COPI/OutputLinks.

2144 ■ ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT SYSTEMS FOUNDATION

Attn: EDSF Scholarship Awards
24238 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505-6505
Tel: (310)541-1481
Fax: (310)541-4803
Web Site: http://www.edsf.org/scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Canada who are interested in working with electronic documents as a career.
Title of Award: Xplor Canada Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Graphic art and design; Internet design and development; Printing trades and industries Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $C2,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to third-year, fourth-year, and advanced-degree students who are working full time on a degree in the field of electronic documents, including content and design, print technologies, graphic communications, or computer science. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and living in Canada, but they may be attending a course of study outside of Canada. They must submit a statement of their career goals in the field of document/communication systems, an essay on a topic related to their view of the future of the document management and production industry, a list of current professional and college extracurricular activities and achievements, college transcripts (GPA of 3.0 or higher), samples of their creative work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Xplor Canada.

2145 ■ ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION OF THE UNITED STATES-WASHINGTON DC AREA BRANCH

1604 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202)234-4602
Fax: (202)234-4639
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.esuwdc.org/fellowships.html
To provide funding to residents of the metropolitan Washington area who are interested in conducting research or other projects anywhere in the world on a topic that relates to the English-speaking tradition.
Title of Award: Helen Gladstone Williams Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art; General studies/Field of study not specified; History; Philosophy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Postdoctoral, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The grant ranges up to $5,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to permanent residents of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who have at least a bachelor's degree. Applicants must be interested in conducting a project, either independently or in conjunction with an accredited institution, on a subject that relates to English-speaking traditions in locales other than, or in addition to, the United States. They must submit a 2-page summary that describes the course of study to be undertaken and discusses how it would advance the objectives of the sponsoring organization, a brief resume of academic and employment experience, and 3 letters of support. Applicants who do not have a diploma at the bachelor's level or above must also submit a transcript from an accredited institution of higher learning that indicates progress toward a degree to be bestowed in the near future. Projects should focus primarily on endeavors that shed light on history, philosophy, the arts, or other aspects of culture. Selection is based on the significance of the project in relation to the field(s) it seeks to address, the project's relevance to the aims and values of the sponsoring organization, the credentials of the applicant, and the likelihood that the project will be completed successfully and on schedule. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2146 ■ FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON

Attn: Julie Caine Brooks, Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 1288
Great Falls, VA 22066
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to residents of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D. C. interested in preparing for a career in fashion or a fashion-related field.
Title of Award: Washington Fashion Group International Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Fashion design; Interior design; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Photography; Textile science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Washington, D.C. and all cities and counties in Maryland and Virginia. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a fashion or fashion-related degree program (commercial arts, textiles and clothing design, interior design, journalism, merchandising, or photography). They must submit a 200-word personal statement on their career goals and motivation for entering a fashion-related career. Selection is based on that statement, academic achievement, creative ability, related work activity (paid or unpaid), extracurricular activities and awards, and 3 letters of reference. Finalists are interviewed and asked to submit portfolio material of their work. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2147 ■ FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS

Attn: Senior Vice President, Scholarships
217 South Tryon Street P.O. Box 34769
Charlotte, NC 28234-4769
Tel: (704)973-4535
Free: 800-973-7244
Fax: (704)973-4935
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fftc.org/scholarships
To provide financial assistance to college students from North Carolina who are interested in the arts.
Title of Award: Spirit Square Center for Arts and Education Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $4,000 per year; Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school to be used for tuition, required fees, books, and supplies. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors and seniors who can demonstrate an interest and career potential in the arts. Along with their application, they must submit a 1- to 2-page statement expressing their reasons for applying for the scholarship, their interest in the arts, and their educational and career goals in the arts. Selection is based on academic achievement (preferably a GPA of 3.0 or higher) school and community involvement, personal achievements, and commitment to and demonstrated potential for a career in the arts. Preference is given to residents of Mecklenburg and surrounding counties in North Carolina attending colleges and universities in that state. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2148 ■ FRAMELINE

Attn: Film and Video Completion Fund
145 Ninth Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: (415)703-8650
Fax: (415)861-1404
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.frameline.org/fund
To provide funding to lesbian and gay film/video artists.
Title of Award: Horizons/Frameline Film and Video Completion Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Filmmaking; Homosexuality Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these grants were awarded. Funds Available: Grants range from $3,000 to $5,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to lesbian and gay artists who are in the last stages of the production of documentary, educational, animated, or experimental projects about or of interest to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender people and their communities. Applicants may be independent artists, students, producers, or nonprofit corporations. They must be interested in completion or post-production work, including subtitling or conversion from video to film (or vice versa). In particular, women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on financial need, the contribution the grant will make to completing the project, assurances that the project will be completed, and the statement the project makes about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and/or issues of concern to them and their communities. Grants are not awarded for script development, research, preproduction, or production work. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

2149 ■ FRIENDS-IN-ART

c/o Harvey Miller
402 East French Broad Street
Brevard, NC 28712-3410
Tel: (828)862-3412
E-mail: [email protected]
To provide financial assistance to blind students who are majoring or planning to major in fields related to the arts.
Title of Award: Friends-in-Art Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Creative writing; Music; Playwriting Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to blind and visually impaired high school seniors and college students who are majoring or planning to major in music, art, drama, or creative writing. Required submissions are a recording of 2 contrasting pieces for music students; 10 slides of their work for art students; a recording of 1 dramatic and 1 comic scene for drama students; and a varied selection of their writing for creative writing students. Selection is based on achievement, talent, and excellence in the arts. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1999.

2150 ■ HANDWEAVERS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Chair
1255 Buford Highway, Suite 211
Suwanee, GA 30024
Tel: (678)730-0010
Fax: (678)730-0836
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.weavespindye.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in the field of fiber arts.
Title of Award: Dendel Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art conservation; History; Textile science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; more than $4,000 is available for this program each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Recipients may use the funds for tuition, materials (e.g., film for photographs), or travel. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in the United States, its possessions, and Canada. Applicants must be working on a degree in the field of fiber arts, including training for research, textile history, and conservation. Along with their application, they must submit 1) an essay on their study goals and how those fit into their future plans, and 2) 5 to 16 slides of their work. Selection is based on artistic and technical merit; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2151 ■ HANDWEAVERS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC.

Attn: Scholarship Chair
1255 Buford Highway, Suite 211
Suwanee, GA 30024
Tel: (678)730-0010
Fax: (678)730-0836
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.weavespindye.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in the field of fiber arts.
Title of Award: HGA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art conservation; History; Textile science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; more than $4,000 is available for this program each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds. Use of funds is restricted to tuition. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in the United States, its possessions, and Canada. Applicants must be working on a degree in the field of fiber arts, including training for research, textile history, and conservation. Along with their application, they must submit 1) an essay on their study goals and how they fit into their future plans, and 2) 5 to 16 slides of their work. Selection is based on artistic and technical merit; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2152 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in preparing for a career in the graphic arts.
Title of Award: American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Honolulu Chapter Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Hawaii residents who are interested in majoring in graphic design, visual communication, or commercial arts, including print production. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland.

2153 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to residents of Hawaii who are interested in working on a degree in art.
Title of Award: Laheenae Rebecca Hart Gay Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, stipends averaged $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Hawaii who are planning to study art (not video, film, performing arts, or the culinary arts) as full-time students on the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland.

2154 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in preparing for a career that will fill gaps in the local job market.
Title of Award: Hawai'i Community Foundation Community Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Education; Humanities; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 97 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amount awarded varies; recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in Hawaii who show potential for filling a community need; demonstrate accomplishment, motivation, initiative, and vision; are residents of the state of Hawaii; intend to return to, or stay in, Hawaii to work; are able to demonstrate financial need; are interested in attending an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university as a full-time student at either the undergraduate or graduate level; plan to major in the arts, architecture, education, humanities, or social science; and are able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 3.0 or higher). Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend school in Hawaii or on the mainland. This fund was established in 1947.

2155 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to residents of Hawaii who are interested in working on a degree in fine art.
Title of Award: Esther Kanagawa Memorial Art Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Crafts; Painting; Photography; Sculpture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 1 of these scholarships was awarded. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Hawaii who are planning to study fine art (drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, or photography) as full-time students on the undergraduate or graduate level. Students majoring in video, film, performing arts, or the culinary arts are not eligible. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland.

2156 ■ HAWAI'I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Department
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808)566-5570; 888-731-3863
Fax: (808)521-6286
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.php
To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in preparing for a career in the arts.
Title of Award: PHG Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Art industries and trade; Crafts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, stipends averaged $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Hawaii residents who are interested in majoring in art or arts and crafts (not video, film, culinary arts, or the performing arts). They may be studying full or part time, on the undergraduate or graduate school level. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, and their career goals. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland. This scholarship was established by a foundation created by the Pacific Handcrafters Guild (PHG), P.O. Box 602, Waimanalo, HI 98795, (808) 948-3890.

2157 ■ HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Attn: Selection Committee
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415)808-2350; 877-HSF-INFO
Fax: (415)808-2302
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/mcnamara.php
To provide funding to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students interested in beginning and completing an art project.
Title of Award: McNamara Family Creative Arts Project Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Creative writing; Filmmaking; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000. Duration: These are 1-time grants.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and visitors with a passport stamped I-551. Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage and working full time on an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. They must have completed at least 12 undergraduate units with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be majoring in the arts, including (but not limited to) media, film, performing arts, communications, and writing. Along with their application, they must submit a 3-page concept paper describing the art project for which they are seeking funding, a portfolio of their work, and 600-word essays on 1) how their Hispanic heritage, family upbringing, and/or role models have influenced their personal long-term goals; 2) how they contribute to their community and what they have learned from their experiences; and 3) an academic challenge they have faced and how they have overcome it. Selection is based on those submissions, academic record, plans and career goals, community service, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program is offered by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) in partnership with the McNamara Family Foundation.

2158 ■ ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA-GOLDEN GATE SECTION

c/o Phil Hall 1514 Gibbons Drive Alameda, CA 94501
Tel: (510)208-5005
Fax: (510)864-8511 E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iesgg.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students interested in studying or conducting research in lighting.
Title of Award: Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Engineering, Electrical; Filmmaking; Interior design; Lighting science; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: At least 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled full time as an upper-division or graduate student at an accredited 4-year educational institution in northern California, northern Nevada, Oregon, or Washington and be studying architecture, electrical engineering, film/TV, lighting design, theater, or vision with an emphasis on lighting. Undergraduate students must be proposing course work related to potential employment in the lighting field. Graduate students must be proposing to conduct a research project that will further the lighting field or industry. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1986.

2159 ■ IMPERIAL POLK ADVERTISING FEDERATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 24201
Lakeland, FL 33802-4201
Tel: (863)858-3736
Fax: (863)858-3736
Web Site: http://www.polkadfed.com
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students majoring in fields related to advertising at Florida colleges.
Title of Award: William E. Gregory Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Communications; Graphic art and design; Marketing and distribution Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A total of $2,000 is available for this program each year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at universities, colleges, and technical schools in Florida. Applicants must be working on a degree in advertising, communications, graphic design, or marketing. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 500-word essay describing their future professional and educational goals; and 2) a project they have recently completed for a class or internship. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Samantha Hocker, Scholarship Chair, (863) 701-7789, E-mail: [email protected].

2160 ■ INTERNATIONAL CINEMATOGRAPHERS GUILD

Attn: Scholarships
7755 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Tel: (323)876-0160
Fax: (323)876-6383
Web Site: http://www.cameraguild.com
To provide financial assistance to children and grandchildren of members of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in cinematography.
Title of Award: William Hines Scholarship in Cinematography Area, Field, or Subject: Filmmaking Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and students in a postsecondary educational program who are the children or grandchildren of ICG members in good standing. Applicants must be interested in working full time on an undergraduate or graduate degree in cinematography. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on what they care about, their passion, and how those things relate to their academic, extracurricular, or employment life. They may also submit a second optional essay on other matters they want the selection committee to consider, such as their financial need or special circumstances. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

2161 ■ INTERNATIONAL FOODSERVICE EDITORIAL COUNCIL

P.O. Box 491
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Tel: (845)229-6973
Fax: (845)229-6993
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ifec-is-us.com
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in communications in the food service industry.
Title of Award: IFEC Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Creative writing; Culinary arts; English language and literature; Food science and technology; Food service careers; Graphic art and design; Hotel, institutional, and restaurant management; Journalism; Management; Marketing and distribution; Nutrition; Photography; Photography, Journalistic; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to currently-enrolled college students who are working on an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree. They must be enrolled full time and planning on a career in editorial, public relations, photography, food styling, or a related aspect of communications in the food service industry. The following food service majors are considered appropriate for this program: culinary arts; hospitality management; hotel, restaurant, and institutional management; dietetics; food science and technology; and nutrition. Applicable communications areas include journalism, English, mass communications, public relations, marketing, broadcast journalism, creative writing, graphic arts, and photography. Selection is based on academic record, character references, and demonstrated financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2162 ■ JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT

Attn: Scholarships Coordinator
One Education Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4477
Tel: (719)540-6255; 888-4JA-ALUM
Fax: (719)540-6175
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ja.org/programs/programs_schol_dis.shtml
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who participated in the Junior Achievement (JA) program and are interested in majoring in business or the fine arts in college.
Title of Award: Walt Disney Company Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Business administration Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: This scholarship provides full payment of tuition at the college or university of the recipient's choice plus a stipend of $200 cash per year for incidental fees. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains grades satisfactory to the college or university.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in the JA Company Program or JA Economics. Applicants must have an exceptional record of academic achievement and extracurricular activities. They must be interested in majoring in business administration or the fine arts in college. Letters of recommendation are required. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship, first awarded in 1979, is sponsored by the Walt Disney Company Foundation. Recipients must attend a 4-year college or university.

2163 ■ KNIGHT RIDDER, INC.

Attn: Office of Diversity
50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 1200
San Jose, CA 95113
Tel: (408)938-7734
Fax: (408)938-7755
Web Site: http://www.knightridder.com/career/internships.html
To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority high school seniors who are interested in going to college to prepare for a career in journalism.
Title of Award: Knight Ridder Minority Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Graphic art and design; Information science and technology; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 5 each year: 2 for news, 2 for business, and 1 for either. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year for the freshman and sophomore year and $15,000 per year for the junior and senior year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years, if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher and satisfactory performance on internships.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority seniors graduating from high schools in areas served by Knight Ridder. Applicants must be interested in attending college to prepare for a career in the newspaper industry. They first apply to their local Knight Ridder newspaper and compete for local scholarships; selected winners are then nominated for this award. Both "news" and "business" students are eligible. Additional Information: Recipients are offered an internship opportunity at a Knight Ridder newspaper during the summer. News scholars work in the newsroom, writing and editing stories, taking photographs, crafting illustrations, and designing news pages. Business scholars complete internships in advertising, marketing, information technology, circulation, and other areas essential to the industry. At the end of the sophomore year, recipients must agree to work at a Knight Ridder newspaper for 1 year after graduation.

2164 ■ KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS-WASHINGTON BUREAU

Attn: Anthony Pugh
700 12th Street, N.W., Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005-3994
Tel: (202)383-6013
Fax: (202)383-3738
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.krwashington.com
To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors from the Washington, D.C. area who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in the newspaper industry.
Title of Award: Washington Bureau Minority Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Graphic art and design; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority seniors graduating from high schools in the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an interest in journalism, but they are not required to have been school newspaper reporters or editors. They may be photographers, graphic artists, computer experts, delivery workers with an interest in circulation, or business and advertising staff members. Along with their application, they must submit a transcript of grades (with a GPA of 3.0 or higher), SAT/ACT scores, 2 letters of recommendation, a list of journalism or business experience, information on extracurricular activities, up to 5 samples of work with bylines (for journalism applicants), and a 500-word essay on why they want to prepare for a career in journalism or communication business. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The recipients of these scholarships are entered into competition for the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program of $40,000 over 4 years.

2165 ■ LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

c/o National Headquarters
406 West 34th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Tel: (816)561-8655
Fax: (816)931-4753
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ladiesauxvfw.com
To recognize and reward high school students who submit outstanding works of art on patriotic themes.
Title of Award: Young American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Patriotism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 national winners are selected each year. Funds Available: National awards are $10,000 for first prize, $5,000 for second prize, and $2,500 for third prize. Funds must be used for continued art education or for art supplies.
Eligibility Requirements: Any student who is a U.S. citizen in grades 9-12 may enter. Home-schooled students are eligible; foreign exchange students are not. Entrants may submit art on paper or canvas using water color, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen-and-ink, or oil. Digital art may be submitted, but it must be on paper or canvas. Competitions are held in individual Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliaries, then at department, and finally national levels. Students must be sponsored by an Auxiliary; they must attend school in the same state as the sponsoring Auxiliary. Entries are judged on the originality of concept, presentation, and patriotism expressed; content, how it relates to patriotism, and clarity of ideas; design technique; total impact of work; and uniqueness. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: First prize also includes an all-expense paid trip to the annual VFW Auxiliary National Community Service Conference and display of the art on the cover of the National Ladies Auxiliary VFW Magazine and on the Auxiliary web site. Second- and third-place winners are featured in the magazine and on the web site. National winners may not compete again.

2166 ■ MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Attn: Program Director
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Tel: (207)667-9735; 877-700-6800
Fax: (207)667-0447
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mainecf.org/html/scholarships/index.html
To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are interested in participating in an educational program outside of the traditional school environment.
Title of Award: Daniel Cardillo Charitable Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Athletics; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Duration: Recipients must use the funds within 12 months of the grant or forfeit the award.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to young residents of Maine who are interested in pursuing their artistic, academic, athletic, and vocational or "life's passion" outside of the traditional school environment (e.g., experiential education, tuition for summer programs or studies, special athletic instruction). Applicants must 1) have a demonstrated compassion for others (through school and community involvement); 2) clearly demonstrate a commitment to their "passion," (through participation in lessons, performances, competitions, or volunteerism) and a clear vision of their goals; and 3) be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 500 words) telling about themselves, their "passion," where they think it might take them, and how they feel their life exemplifies the qualities, characteristics, and values demonstrated by Dan Cardillo's life. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999.

2167 ■ MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICE

1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
Tel: (651)642-0567
Free: 800-657-3866
Fax: (651)642-0675
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mheso.state.mn.us
To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding high school seniors or graduates in Minnesota.
Title of Award: Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Creative writing; English language and literature; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Scholarships at public institutions cover the cost of full-time attendance; scholarships at private institutions cover an amount equal to the lesser of the actual tuition and fees charged by the institution or the tuition and fees in comparable public institutions. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Minnesota residents who have demonstrated outstanding ability, achievement, and potential in English, creative writing, fine arts, foreign language, mathematics, science, or social science. Applicants must have been admitted as full-time students at a branch of the University of Minnesota, a Minnesota state university, or a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college or university in Minnesota. Additional Information: This program was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1991. Funds for this program come from the sale of special collegiate license plates.

2168 ■ NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES

Attn: Coordinator of Educational Programs
Cultural Education Center, Suite 9B52
Albany, NY 12230
Tel: (518)474-6926
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/grantsawards/ga_student_sraguidelines.shtml
To recognize and reward outstanding historical research conducted by students in grades 4 through 12 in New York State.
Title of Award: New York State Archives Student Research Award Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; History, American; Playwriting; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year: 1 in each grade level category. Funds Available: The award in each category consists of a certificate and a cash prize. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This is a statewide competition open to students in New York in 3 categories: grades 4-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. Individual students and groups of students (including entire classes) may be nominated. All nominations for the award must be made by a teacher or administrator in the school attended by the entrants. Research projects prepared for other competitions (e.g., History Day) are eligible if they meet other relevant criteria, especially the use of historical records. An annotated bibliography is required for all entries. A substantial portion of the research must be based on historical records from archives, museums, historical societies, libraries, local governments, community organizations, businesses, families, and/or individuals. The product of the student research may be any of the following: research paper; exhibit; audiovisual production; performance; proposal for designation of historic marker, property, or district; or web sites, PowerPoint presentations, and other computer-based entries. Oral history interviews are not eligible for this award program. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1990.

2169 ■ NEW YORK STATE LEGION PRESS ASSOCIATION

c/o Scholarship Chairman
American Legion (NYSLPA)
P.O. Box 650
East Aurora, NY 14052
To provide financial assistance to the children of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary in New York who are interested in careers in communications.
Title of Award: New York State Legion Press Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Graphic art and design; Journalism; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to New York residents who are the children of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary, or members of the Sons of the American Legion, or junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, or graduates of the New York Boys State or Girls State. Applicants must be entering or attending an accredited 4-year college or university, working on a degree in communications (including public relations, journalism, reprographics, newspaper design or management, or other related fields acceptable to the scholarship committee). Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on why they chose the field of communications as a future vocation. Financial need and class standing are not considered. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

2170 ■ OREGON STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

Attn: Grants and Scholarships Division
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401-2146
Tel: (541)687-7395
Free: 800-452-8807
Fax: (541)687-7419
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.osac.state.or.us
To provide financial assistance to students in Oregon interested in preparing for a career in a fashion-related field.
Title of Award: Fashion Group International of Portland Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Fashion design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Oregon preparing for a career in a fashion-related field. Applicants must be enrolled at a college or university in California, Idaho, Oregon, or Washington as a sophomore or higher with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Semifinalists are interviewed by the sponsor. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Fashion Group International of Portland.

2171 ■ POETRY MAGAZINE

Attn: Poetry Foundation
1030 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610-5412
Tel: (312)787-7070
Fax: (312)787-6650
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/foundation/prizes_fellowship.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying poetry.
Title of Award: Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; English language and literature; Poetry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $15,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in creative writing or English who have not yet received a master's or doctoral degree. Program directors and department chairs at colleges and universities in the United States are invited to nominate 1 student-poet from their program. Candidates must be younger than 31 years of age and may not have published a book of poems. Nominations must be accompanied by samples of the candidate's poetry. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1989.

2172 ■ PRINCESS GRACE AWARDS

Attn: Executive Director
150 East 58th Street, 25th Floor
New York, NY 10155
Tel: (212)317-1470
Fax: (212)317-1473
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.pgfusa.com/awards/film/index.html
To provide funding to students in a film program who are working on their undergraduate or graduate thesis project.
Title of Award: Film Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Filmmaking Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 8 of the grants were awarded: 4 to undergraduates and 4 to graduate students. Funds Available: Stipends range from $5,000 to $25,000. Duration: Up to 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Each year, the foundation invites accredited film programs to nominate students who are working on their senior thesis or graduate thesis project. For a list of schools invited to participate in this program, write to the sponsor. Applicants must be nominated by the dean/chair of the film department; individuals may not submit an application independently. Nominees should be younger than 30 years of age and in their second to last year of study. They must have already completed 1 film. Nominees are invited to submit an application, an autobiography, an essay, a portfolio, and references. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Cary Grant Film Award and the John H. Johnson Film Award.

2173 ■ PRINCESS GRACE AWARDS

Attn: Executive Director 150 East 58th Street, 25th Floor New York, NY 10155
Tel: (212)317-1470
Fax: (212)317-1473
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.pgfusa.com/awards/theater/index.html
To provide financial support to students and professionals interested in acting, directing, and scenic, lighting, sound, and costume design.
Title of Award: Theater Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Fashion design; Lighting science; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's, Professional Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 6 of these grants were awarded: 2 as scholarships, 2 as apprenticeships, and 2 as fellowships. Funds Available: Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. Companies receiving apprenticeships and fellowships are entitled to additional support equal to 15-20% of the award to be used for general operating expenses. Duration: Up to 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Nominations for these grants are invited from the artistic directors of theater companies and the deans and department chairs of professional schools of theater. Nominees may be actors, directors, or designers (costume, scenic, sound, and lighting). Grants are available as 1) scholarships for tuition for the last year of professional training at a nonprofit school in the United States; 2) apprenticeships for salary assistance for individual artists who are "learning the trade" under the supervision of a skilled staff person or mentor; and 3) fellowships for salary assistance for individual artists who are "advanced" members of a company and are ready to assume significant production responsibilities on 1 or more mainstage production(s). Professional companies must employ professional artistic and management staff, have been in continuous operation as a professional company for at least 3 years, provide a total of 20 weeks of research and performance for the current and previous 3 years, and have demonstrated the ability to raise public and other private funds. Artists must have been with the company for less than 5 years. All nominees must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Individuals may not submit an application independently. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the following named awards: the Robert and Gloria Hausman Theater Award, the Faberge Theater Award, the Gant Gaither Theater Award, the George C. Wolfe Theater Award, the Pierre Cardin Theater Award, and the Grace Le Vine Theater Award.

2174 ■ RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
One Union Station
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: (401)274-4564
Fax: (401)331-8085
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.rifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of Rhode Island who are enrolled in college to prepare for a career in advertising.
Title of Award: J.D. Edsal Advertising Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Broadcasting; Filmmaking; Graphic art and design; Marketing and distribution; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Rhode Island who are enrolled full time as undergraduates at the sophomore level or above. Applicants must be preparing for a career in advertising and majoring in a related field (e.g., broadcast production, graphic design, interactive film, marketing, public relations, television, or video). Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 300 words) on the impact they would like to have on the advertising industry. Financial need is also considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

2175 ■ RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
One Union Station
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: (401)274-4564
Fax: (401)331-8085
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.rifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance to college students studying a field related to jewelry.
Title of Award: MJSA Education Foundation Jewelry Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Crafts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains good academic standing. Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students in colleges, universities, and postsecondary nonprofit technical schools in the United States. Applicants must be studying tool making, design, metals fabrication, or other field related to jewelry. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 300 words), in which they describe their program of study, how far along they are towards completion, their reason for choosing the program, and their professional goal. Selection is based on course of study, career objectives, samples of work (if appropriate), jewelry industry experience, academic achievement, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The MJSA Education Foundation is a nonprofit educational branch of the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America, Inc. Its scholarship fund consists of 6 endowment funds that are managed by the Rhode Island Foundation, but a connection to Rhode Island is not required for eligibility for these scholarships.

2176 ■ RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
One Union Station
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: (401)274-4564
Fax: (401)331-8085
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.rifoundation.org
To provide financial assistance to Rhode Island students of color interested in preparing for a career in communications.
Title of Award: RDW Group, Inc. Minority Scholarship for Communications Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Art; Communications; Film-making; Graphic art and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority undergraduate and graduate students who are Rhode Island residents. Applicants must intend to major in communications (including computer graphics, art, cinematography, or other fields that would prepare them for a career in advertising). They must be able to demonstrate financial need and a commitment to a career in communications. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 300 words) on the impact they would like to have on the communications field. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the RDW Group, Inc.

2177 ■ SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION

Attn: Education Department
1313 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)898-3326
Free: 800-448-SEIU
Fax: (202)898-3348
Web Site: http://www.seiu.org/mbe/scholarships/moefoner.cfm
To provide financial assistance to members and children of members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) who are interested in studying the visual or performing arts in college.
Title of Award: Moe Foner Scholarship Program for Visual and Performing Arts Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of an SEIU local or affiliated union and their children. Applicants must be working on or planning to work on a degree or training program in the visual or performing arts at a 2-year or 4-year college or university, community college, technical or trade school, or an alternate course of study or training in an arts-related field. Along with their application, they must submit a 200-word essay describing what the labor movement has meant to them and their family; a 200-word essay describing their educational and career goals in the visual or performing arts (including how they plan to use this education to improve the lives of working families and work for economic and social justice); a high school transcript; and either 1) an essay of 500 words or less identifying a workplace issue and how they would use visual and performing arts to reflect the stories and struggles of working people, or 2) 6 copies of their creative work, showing how they would interpret the theme of working people and their struggles through the visual or performing arts. Selection is based on originality, clarity, and commitment to social and economic justice in the workplace. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., 1201 Eighth Avenue South, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 27202-3737, (615) 320-3149, Fax: (615) 320-3151, E-mail: [email protected].

2178 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

Attn: Director of Student Services
1333 Main Street, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel: (803)737-2260; 877-349-7183
Fax: (803)737-2297
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.che.sc.gov
To provide scholarship/loans to teachers in South Carolina who wish to improve their content knowledge and degree programs.
Title of Award: South Carolina Teaching Scholarship Grants Program Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Dance; Economics; Education; Education, Early childhood; Education, Elementary; Education, Music; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Geography; History; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Political science; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per fiscal year. This is a scholarship/loan program. Recipients must sign a commitment to teach in South Carolina public schools for at least 1 year following completion of the scholarship grant year and agree to refund the scholarship amount if the 1-year teaching commitment is not honored. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if recipients maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They may receive up to 3 grants in a 5-year period.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of South Carolina who have a professional teaching certificate and are under contract as a teacher in a public school in the state. Applicants must be 1) accepted as a degree-seeking graduate student in the teaching field at the master's level and enrolled at an eligible institution in the state; or 2) enrolled for graduate or undergraduate courses in their current teaching field or in a teaching field in which they wish to add on certification. Proposed fields of study must relate to core content areas of English, reading or language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, economics, arts (advanced fine arts, art, dance, drama, music, and speech), history, or geography; early childhood, elementary education, middle level education, secondary education, and special education also qualify. Priority is given to classroom teachers (not administrators, counselors, media specialists, or other support personnel) whose teaching specialties are critical need subject areas. Continuing graduate students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year for second summer session and fall semester; June of each year for spring semester and first summer session. Additional Information: This program was established in 2001.

2179 ■ SOUTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

1429 Senate Street, Room 1010A
Columbia, SC 29201
Tel: (803)734-8485
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.myscschools.com/offices/ombudsman/arscholarship
To recognize and reward high school seniors in South Carolina who participate in a competition in art, creative writing, drama, or music.
Title of Award: Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Creative writing; Graphic art and design; Music composition; Painting; Playwriting; Poetry; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year: 1 in each of the 4 categories. Funds Available: The award consists of a $4,000 scholarship, to be used for tuition, room, board, and instructional resource expenses. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who have attended South Carolina public high schools for at least 2 years, are currently seniors, and are planning to attend a South Carolina college or university. Applicants compete by submitting samples of their work in 1 of 4 areas: 1) visual arts, limited to 2-dimensional work such as drawing and painting media, printmaking, and collage; no 3-dimensional works, photographs, or computer-generated images are accepted; 2) creative writing, as a sonnet, lyric, or narrative poem, up to 1 page; 3) drama, a 1-act play with a performing time of 20 to 45 minutes; or 4) music, a composition of 3 to 5 minutes for solo or small ensemble, vocal or instrumental, in any appropriate style. In addition to the work, they must submit a process folio that contains documentation of the planning and development of the project and a 1-page reflection statement addressing the intent of the work and comparing the final product with the original concept. A panel of professionals in the field selects up to 10 finalists, based on originality, creativity, and the correlation and implications of the process folio for the final composition. Finalists must attend the scholarship competition, where they present a portfolio of a number of selected works as specified by the judges. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

2180 ■ SWEDISH WOMEN'S EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL-SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER

c/o Yerti Nelson, Scholarship Committee
3759 Mykonos Court
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Tel: (561)997-2050
Fax: (561)997-8010
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chapters-swea.org/florida
To provide financial assistance to Florida residents interested in studying in Sweden or an area related to Swedish studies.
Title of Award: South Florida SWEA Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Art industries and trade; Crafts; Design; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Foreign languages; General studies/Field of study not specified; Literature; Music; Swedish studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to all residents of Florida interested in participating in an exchange program in Sweden. Applicants may also propose to study in the United States, if the studies specifically emphasize Sweden and Swedish aspects, including 1) Swedish language; 2) Swedish culture or traditions; 3) environmental science; 4) a health care program promoting better health for women and children; or 5) handicraft, art, glass art, music, literature, or design. Study proposals must be well-defined in time and content. Along with their application, they must submit a transcript from college, university, or vocational school; curriculum vitae; project proposal, describing the planned studies, length of studies, and goals; financial statement; and letter of recommendation from an instructor. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Within 3 months after the end of studies or the project, the recipient must report to the scholarship committee or, if possible, accept an invitation to an organization meeting to share the experience.

2181 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to design.
Title of Award: Alfred T. Granger Student Art Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Engineering, Architectural; Graphic art and design; Interior design; Lighting science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 graduate scholarships and 4 undergraduate scholarships are awarded each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year for graduate students or $2,500 per year for undergraduates. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Vermont who are graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, or GED recipients. Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited postsecondary institution to work on a degree in architecture, interior design, fine arts, architectural engineering, mechanical drawing, or lighting design. Selection is based on academic achievement, a portfolio, letters of recommendation, required essays, and financial need. Deadline

for Receipt: May of each year.

2182 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in majoring in arts or crafts in college.
Title of Award: Vermont Hand Crafters Artisanship Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art industries and trade; Crafts; Visual arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students in Vermont who are enrolled or planning to enroll at least half time in a postsecondary degree program in the visual arts (particularly arts and crafts). Applicants must have been residents of Vermont for at least 2 years. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, a portfolio, a letter of recommendation, required essays, and a personal interview (if necessary). Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

2183 ■ VESALIUS TRUST FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES

Attn: Wendy Hiller Gee, Student Grants and Scholarships
Krames-West Coast
1100 Grundy Lane
San Bruno, CA 94066
Tel: (650)244-4320
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vesaliustrust.org/scholarships.html
To provide funding to students working on a research project in biocommunications.
Title of Award: Vesalius Trust Student Research Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Illustrators and illustrations; Medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 19 of these grants were awarded, including 1 designated as the Alan Cole Scholarship and 5 designated as the Vesalian Scholarships. Funds Available: Grant amounts vary each year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have completed at least 1 year of a biocommunications program in medical illustrating. Applicants must be interested in conducting a research project under the guidance of a faculty preceptor. Selection is based on the background and education of the applicant (20%); an evaluation by the preceptor of the student's ability to complete the project and its potential contributions (10%); the project concept and subject matter (30%); project design (20%); and production plan (20%). Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: The top-ranked applicant receives the Alan Cole Scholarship. Other recipients whose projects show evidence of significant merit are designated Vesalian Scholarships.

2184 ■ VSA ARTS

Attn: VOA Awards
P.O. Box 33699
Washington, DC 20033-3699
Tel: (202)628-2800
Free: 800-933-8721
Fax: (202)737-0725
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsarts.org/x267.xml
To recognize and reward young artists with disabilities.
Title of Award: VSA arts/Volkswagen Art Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Graphic art and design; Painting; Photography Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: A total of 15 cash prizes are awarded each year: 1 grand prize, 1 first prize, 1 second prize, and 12 awards of excellence. Funds Available: The grand prize is $20,000, first prize is $10,000, second prize is $6,000, and awards of excellence are $2,000. Duration: The competition is held annually.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to artists between 16 and 25 years of age who have a physical, cognitive, or mental disability. Applicants are invited to submit artwork that they have created in the last 3 years on a theme that changes annually. Recently, the theme was "Shifting Gears," in which artists were invited to reflect on a pivotal moment or event in their life that led them to a greater understanding of themselves in relation to their art and/or their disability. Both representational and abstract art may be submitted. Eligible media include paintings and drawings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, or charcoal), fine art prints (lithographs, etching, intaglio, or woodcuts), photography, computer generated prints, and 2-dimensional mixed media. Up to 5 slides may be submitted, along with a 400-word essay covering their artistic background and answers to questions on when they started creating artwork, what motivated them to begin, the techniques and media they use, the role their art plays in living with their disability, how their disability affects their artwork, a significant experience during their education where the arts played an important part, and when the arts were most effective in their education. Deadline for Receipt: July of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 2002, is sponsored by Volkswagen of America, Inc.

2185 ■ WESTERN ART ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation
13730 Loumont Street
Whittier, CA 90601
To provide financial assistance for art school to female high school seniors whose art demonstrates a "congruence with the art of Grandma Moses."
Title of Award: Grandma Moses GTI Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to female graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be planning to study art in a college, university, or specialized school of art. Preference is given to applicants from the western United States. Candidates must submit samples of their artwork; selection is based on the extent to which their work "manifests a congruence with the work of the famed folk artist, Grandma Moses." Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Requests for applications should be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope, the student's e-mail address, and the source where they found the scholarship information.

2186 ■ WISCONSIN FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES, INC.

Attn: College-to-Work Program
735 North Water Street, Suite 600
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4100
Tel: (414)273-5980
Fax: (414)273-5995
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wficweb.org/work.html
To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority students majoring in fields related to the fashion industry at member institutions of the Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges (WFIC).
Title of Award: Jockey International College-to-Work Program Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Computer and information sciences; Fashion design; Finance; Graphic art and design; Marketing and distribution Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 for the scholarship; the internship is paid hourly. Duration: 1 year for the scholarship; 10 weeks for the internship.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority students who are full-time juniors and seniors at WFIC member colleges or universities. Applicants may be majoring in any liberal arts field, but they must be preparing for or considering a career in art, computer science/MIS, fashion design, fashion merchandising, finance, graphic design, human resources, international business, or marketing. They must be interested in an internship at Jockey International in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay that includes why they are applying for the internship, why they have selected their major and what interests them about it, why they are attending their chosen college or university, and their future career objectives. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The WFIC member schools are Alverno College, Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll College, Carthage College, Concordia University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Lakeland College, Lawrence University, Marian College, Marquette University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Silver Lake College, Viterbo University, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. This program is sponsored by Jockey International, Inc.

2187 ■ WISCONSIN FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES, INC.

Attn: College-to-Work Program
735 North Water Street, Suite 600
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4100
Tel: (414)273-5980
Fax: (414)273-5995
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wficweb.org/work.html
To provide financial assistance and work experience to students majoring in fields related to communications at member institutions of the Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges (WFIC).
Title of Award: Manitowoc American Red Cross College-to-Work Program Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; English language and literature; General studies/Field of study not specified; Graphic art and design; Public relations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipends are $3,500 for the scholarship and $1,500 for the internship. Duration: 1 year for the scholarship; 10 weeks for the internship.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors at private colleges and universities in Wisconsin. Applicants must be interested in an internship at the Manitowoc/Calumet County Chapter of the American Red Cross in Manitowoc. Preference is given to 1) students attending Lakeland College or Silver Lake College; 2) residents of Manitowoc County attending another WFIC member institution; and 3) students majoring in communications, English, graphic design, or public relations. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay that includes why they are applying for the internship, why they have selected their major and what interests them about it, why they are attending their chosen college or university, and their future career objectives. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The other WFIC schools are Alverno College, Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll College, Carthage College, Concordia University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Lawrence University, Marian College, Marquette University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Viterbo University, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. This program is sponsored by the Manitowoc/Calumet County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The WFIC's College-to-Work Program includes a number of other financial assistance and work experience programs aimed at eligible students interested in majoring in fields related to communications, journalism, media, and related fields, including the Post-Crescent College-to-Work Program and Reporter College-to-Work Program.

2188 ■ WISCONSIN FOUNDATION FOR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES, INC.

Attn: Program Manager
735 North Water Street, Suite 600
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4100
Tel: (414)273-5980
Fax: (414)273-5995
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wficweb.org/scholar.html
To provide financial assistance to students majoring in selected fields at member institutions of the Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges (WFIC).
Title of Award: Sentry Insurance Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Business administration; Design; Economics; Information science and technology; Interior design; Mathematics and mathematical sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 20 each year: 1 at each of the participating schools. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student enrolled or planning to enroll at WFIC member colleges and universities. Applicants must have a declared major in 1 of the following fields: business, economics, mathematics, management information systems, industrial design, communication design, or interior architecture and design. They must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher; entering freshmen must rank in the top 25% of their high school class. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: Each participating college sets its own deadline. Additional Information: The WFIC member schools are Alverno College, Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll College, Carthage College, Concordia University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Lakeland College, Lawrence University, Marian College, Marquette University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Silver Lake College, Viterbo University, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. This program is supported by the Sentry Insurance Foundation.

2189 ■ WOMEN IN FILM/DALLAS

Attn: Scholarship Grant Fund
2600 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 117
Dallas, TX 75207
Tel: (214)954-4488
Fax: (214)954-0004
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wifdallas.org/scholarships.asp
To provide financial assistance to women residents of Texas who are studying or planning to study film and video in college.
Title of Award: Women in Film/Dallas College/University Student Tuition Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Filmmaking Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are 1) residents of Texas majoring or with a primary field of study in film or video at an accredited college or university in the north Texas area; or 2) graduating high school seniors who are planning to enroll at an accredited college or university in Texas with a major or primary field of study in film and video. Applicants must have consistently maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 3-page essay on what they plan to do with their film or video degree, 2 letters of recommendation, a letter from the college or university verifying their enrollment, and an official college or high school transcript. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year.

2190 ■ WOMEN'S JEWELRY ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
373 B Route 46 West, Building E, Suite 215
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Tel: (973)575-7190
Fax: (973)575-1445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.womensjewelry.org/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to women who are interested in careers in jewelry.
Title of Award: Women's Jewelry Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Crafts; Finance; Marketing and distribution; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 12 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $5,000, 2 at $3,000, 1 at $2,500, 1 at $1,500 and 7 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Women who are enrolled in a jewelry-related curriculum at an institution of higher learning located anywhere in the United States are eligible to apply. Eligible fields of study range from design to gemological analysis and include metalsmithing, finance, business, and marketing. Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, a short essay explaining why they wish to prepare for a career in jewelry/toolmaking and their aspirations for the future, 3 slides showing examples of their work, and a list of 3 courses related to jewelry that have been most important to them. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the June Herman Scholarship of $5,000, awarded for the first time in 2001.

2191 ■ WORLDSTUDIO FOUNDATION

200 Varick Street, Suite
507 New York, NY 10014
Tel: (212)366-1317
Fax: (212)807-0024
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.worldstudio.org/schol/index.html
To provide financial support for college or graduate school to art students of Native American heritage.
Title of Award: Worldstudio Foundation Indigenous Peoples Award Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Art industries and trade; Crafts; Native American studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 academic year. Recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to art students affiliated with Native American, Alaska Native/Inuit, or other indigenous tribes of the Americas. Applicants must be interested in maintaining traditional art, designs, or crafts. They must be undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited college or university in the United States with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on the quality of submitted work, a written statement of purpose, financial need, and academic record. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

2192 ■ WORLDSTUDIO FOUNDATION

200 Varick Street, Suite
507 New York, NY 10014
Tel: (212)366-1317
Fax: (212)807-0024
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.worldstudio.org/schol/index.html
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students, especially minorities, who wish to study fine or commercial arts, design, or architecture.
Title of Award: Worldstudio Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Architecture; Art; Art industries and trade; Crafts; Design; Fashion design; Filmmaking; Graphic art and design; Interior design; Landscape architecture and design; Photography; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 24 scholarships and 7 honorable mentions were awarded. Funds Available: Basic scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000, but awards between $3,000 and $5,000 are also presented at the discretion of the jury. Honorable mentions are $100. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 academic year. Recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited college or university and major in 1 of the following areas: advertising (art direction only), architecture, crafts, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/video (direction or cinematography only), film/theater design (including set, lighting, and costume design), fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, industrial/product design, interior design, landscape architecture, new media, photography, surface/textile design, or urban planning. Although not required, minority status is a significant factor in the selection process. International students may apply if they are enrolled at a U.S. college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 600-word statement of purpose that includes a brief autobiography, an explanation of how their experiences have influenced their creative work and/or their career plans, and how they see themselves contributing to the community at large in the future. Selection is based on that statement, the quality of submitted work, financial need, minority status, and academic record. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The foundation encourages the scholarship recipients to focus on ways that their work can address issues of social and environmental responsibility. This program includes the following named awards: the Sherry and Gary Baker Award, the Bobolink Foundation Award, the Bombay Sapphire Awards, the Richard and Jean Coyne Family Foundation Awards, the David A. Dechman Foundation Awards, the Philip and Edina Jennison Award, the Kraus Family Foundation Awards, the Dena McKelvey Award. the New York Design Center Award, the Rudin Foundation Awards, the Starr Foundation Awards, and the John F. Wright III Award.

2193 ■ WORLDSTUDIO FOUNDATION

200 Varick Street, Suite
507 New York, NY 10014
Tel: (212)366-1317
Fax: (212)807-0024
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.worldstudio.org/schol/index.html
To provide financial assistance to members of disadvantaged and ethnic minority groups who wish to study illustration, animation, or cartooning in college.
Title of Award: Worldstudio Foundation Special Animation and Illustration Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art, Caricatures and cartoons; Illustrators and illustrations Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 25 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 academic year. Recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of disadvantaged or minority groups who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in illustration, animation, or cartooning. They must submit their most recent college or high school transcripts, documentation of financial need, a portfolio of their work, and a 600-word statement of purpose that includes a brief autobiography and how they plan to contribute to the community. International students are also eligible. Selection is based on the quality of submitted work, the strength of the written statement of purpose, financial need, and academic record. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2002 with funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.