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Dept. of Art Portfolio Competition

DEPARTMENT OF ART
PORTFOLIO SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
FEBRUARY 22, 2008
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 by 8:00 a.m. to Stafford 200 to qualify for entry. All applicants must pick up their portfolios by 4:30 p.m. on February 22, 2008. 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, but no later than April 1st .

Visit us on the internet at: http://www.caad.msstate.edu

Submit Portfolios by 8:00 AM at Stafford 200 on February 22, 2008 during the Arts & Sciences Academic Competition

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Portfolio Scholarship
Department of Art
P.O. Box 5182
Mississippi State, MS 39762

For more information:
(662) 325-2970