Scholarships
DEPARTMENT OF ART PORTFOLIO SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
FEBRUARY 16, 2007
ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION DAY
Competition is open to any graduating high school senior interested in majoring in Art at Mississippi State University. Scholarships from $500 - $2000 are awarded based on outstanding portfolios. The MSU Art faculty reviews submissions. Each student portfolio will receive a review form with comments from faculty.
Students should select artwork that best represents their abilities and interests in art. More than one medium must be presented. Original artwork is requested, although in hardship cases photographs and slides will be considered. A minimum of twelve works are required. 2-D examples should be no larger than 36 inches in any one direction. A clear, well crafted presentation is desirable. Matting or mounting is optional, but encouraged.
Portfolios cannot be mailed. They must be hand delivered to the review to qualify for entry. All applicants must pick up their portfolios by 4:30 p.m. on February 16, 2007. The inclusion of two or more letters of recommendation from teachers or professionals and High School transcripts are optional but strongly recommended. Recipients of a scholarship must major in Art during the first year at MSU. Awards will apply toward tuition at Mississippi State University for the following Fall semester. Scholarship winners must communicate a decision to accept or reject the scholarship as soon as possible, no later than April 1st .
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FERRETTI/KARNSTEDT SCHOLARSHIP
The winner of the Ferretti/Karnstedt Scholarship will be selected annually at the student competitive exhibition in January.
JOHN-RICHARD SCHOLARSHIPS
Three John-Richard tuition scholarship winners will be selected annually at the student competition exhibition in January.
DEL RENDON MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
The Del Rendon Scholarship will be awarded in the fall of each year.
For More Scholarship Information, please contact:
Suzanne McClain
Advising Coordinator
Department of Art
P.O. Box 5182
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662) 325-2970
Email art@archive.msstate.edu

