DEPARTMENT OF ART PORTFOLIO SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
FEBRUARY 16, 2007ARTS & SCIENCES COMPETITION DAYCompetition
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 .
FOR AN APPLICATION AND MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE!
FERRETTI/KARNSTEDT SCHOLARSHIPThe winner of the Ferretti/Karnstedt Scholarship will be selected annually at the student competitive exhibition in January.
JOHN-RICHARD SCHOLARSHIPSThree John-Richard tuition scholarship winners will be selected annually at the student competition exhibition in January.
DEL RENDON MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPThe 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