Creative Arts

1910 ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES

Attn: Academy Foundation
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1972
Tel: (310)247-3000, ext. 129
Fax: (310)859-9619
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.oscars.org/saa

To recognize and reward college filmmakers with no previous professional experience.

Title of Award: Student Academy Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Filmmaking Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 12 awards may be presented each year: 3 in each of the 4 categories. Funds Available: Gold, silver, and bronze awards in each category are $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000, respectively. Duration: The awards are presented annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student filmmakers who are enrolled in degree-granting programs at accredited colleges and universities as full-time students and have no previous professional experience. Applicants must submit films that they have completed within the past year as part of a teacher-student relationship within the curricular structure of their institution. There are 4 award categories: alternative, animation, narrative, and documentary. Entries must be submitted on videotape and be no longer than 60 minutes. Selection is based on resourcefulness, originality, entertainment, and production quality, without regard to cost of production or subject matter. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The academy reserves the right to disqualify from competition any film in which professional camera persons, directors, writers, or editors have exercised undue influence.

1911 AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Attn: Poster Program Headquarters
1000 AAA Drive
Heathrow, FL 32746-5063
Tel: (407)444-7916
Fax: (407)444-7956
Web Site: http://www.aaa.com

To recognizeand reward outstanding high school students who participate in a highway safety competition.

Title of Award: Senior High Communication Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Art; General studies/Field of study not specified; Graphic art and design; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each year, 9 first-place awards, 9 second-place awards, and 9 third-place awards are presented (1 in each of the subject areas for each medium). In addition, 3 grand awards (1 for each medium) and up to 15 judge's awards are presented each year. Funds Available: In each of the subject areas for each medium (graphic arts, written, and audiovisual), first-place awards are $150 U.S. savings bonds, second-place awards are $125 bonds, and third-place awards are $100 bonds. The grand award winner for each medium also receives a $5,000 scholarship or bond. In addition, each judge may award a $50 savings bond to any non-winning entry for outstanding work. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) students enrolled in grades 9-12 in a public, parochial, private, or home school in the United States or Canada; and 2) senior high students affiliated with a national youth organization (such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America). Entries are invited in 3 subject areas: DUI prevention, safe driving practices, and motor vehicle occupant protection. For each of those subject areas, students may enter in 1 of 3 formats: graphic arts (a poster, either hand-drawn or computer-generated, or a cartoon), written (either an editorial up to 500 words or the text of a brochure), or audiovisual (either a video cassette or audio recording, both from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in documentary, drama, music, or public service announcement format). All entries are judged on originality and the relationship of the message to traffic safety. In addition, art/design and its execution are considered for poster, brochure, and cartoon entries; visual impact is considered for poster designs and brochures; content, organization, persuasive effect, and grammar are considered for editorials and brochures; and content, organization, presentation, and use of technology are considered for video cassettes and audio recordings. All entries must be the student's exclusive work in idea, design, and execution, although they must be completed under supervision of an authorized instructor. Entries must be addressed to the local AAA club and then forwarded to the national office for the national judging. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: For more than 50 years, senior high school students participated, along with elementary and junior high school students, in the National School Traffic Safety Poster Program. Starting in the 1996-97 school year, the program for senior high school students was expanded so they could submit entries in the graphic arts, written, or audiovisual media formats. Grand award winners must start postsecondary education within 1 year of graduating from high school if they wish to receive the award as a scholarship. They may elect to receive a savings bond in lieu of the scholarship.

1912 AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Director
2101 E Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
Tel: (202)944-5504
Free: 800-704-AFSA
Fax: (202)338-6820
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.afsa.org/scholar/index.cfm

To provide financial assistance for education in the arts to dependents of U.S. government employees involved in foreign service activities.

Title of Award: AFSA Art Merit Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; Dance; Music; Performing arts; Poetry; Visual arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each year, 1 winner and several honorable mentions (recently, 4) are selected. Funds Available: Winners receive $1,500 per year and honorable mentions win $500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are dependents of foreign service employees in the Department of State, USIA, Commerce Service, IBB, Foreign Agriculture Service, or Agency for International Development. The parent may be active, retired with pension, or deceased but must have served at least 1 year abroad and must be a member of the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) or the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW). Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and demonstrate extraordinary talent in the field of visual arts, musical arts, dance, creative writing (e.g., short stories, poetry), or drama. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1913 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]
Web Site: http://americanindianartfestival.org/scholarships.htm

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.

1914 THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Free Markets Center
210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603
800-275-2440
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/poster

To recognizeand reward (with scholarships to participating Art Institutes) high school seniors who participate in a poster design competition.

Title of Award: Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Graphic art and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each institute selects 2 winners, of whom 1 is entered in the national competition. At the national level, 10 winners are selected. Funds Available: Local prizes are $3,000 for first and $2,000 for second. At the national level, prizes are $25,000 for first place, $20,000 for second, $15,000 for third, $10,000 for fourth, $8,000 for fifth, $6,000 for sixth, $5,000 for seventh, $4,000 for eighth, $3,000 for ninth, and $2,000 for tenth. Awards may be used only for tuition at a participating Art Institute. Funds may not be applied to fees, living expenses, or supply costs. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school seniors who are planning to attend a participating Art Institute to study graphic design or other field. Applicants must submit an original poster that illustrates the concepts of a specified theme (recently, the theme was "Life is Better with Art in It"). The poster must include the logos of The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts and must be appropriate for promotional and marketing purposes. Along with their entry, students must also submit a current high school transcript and a written statement describing their design concept and why they want to enter the graphic design field. Entries are first submitted to the Art Institute the applicant wishes to attend. Each institute then forwards its winning design to the national competition. Deadline for Receipt: Entries must be submitted for local competitions by February of each year. Additional Information: Participating Art Institutes include those in Atlanta, California (in Santa Monica, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco), Charlotte, Colorado (in Denver), Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, Miami and Tampa (Miami International University of Art & Design), Toronto, Vancouver, Washington (in Arlington, Virginia, a branch of the Arts Institute of Atlanta), Minnesota (in Minneapolis), Los Angeles (the California Design College), Chicago and Schaumburg (the Illinois Institute of Art), and Brookline (the New England Institute of Art). The competition is jointly sponsored by Americans for the Arts and The Art Institutes International.

1915 THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Free Markets Center
210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603
800-275-2440
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.artinstitutes.edu

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are planning to enroll in a participating Art Institute.

Title of Award: Evelyn Keedy Memorial 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 $30,000. The recipient may use the funds for tuition at the Art Institute of his or her choice. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors planning to attend a participating Art Institute. Applicants must demonstrate "dedication to their education and a desire for a creative career." Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Participating Art Institutes include those in Atlanta, California (in Santa Monica, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco), Charlotte, Colorado (in Denver), Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, Miami and Tampa (Miami International University of Art & Design), Toronto, Vancouver, Washington (in Arlington, Virginia, a branch of the Arts Institute of Atlanta), Minnesota (in Minneapolis), Los Angeles (the California Design College), Chicago and Schaumburg (the Illinois Institute of Art), and Brookline (the New England Institute of Art).

1916 THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Free Markets Center
210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603
800-275-2440
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.artinstitutes.edu

To recognizeand reward (with scholarships to participating Art Institutes) high school seniors who are members of the National Art Honor Society and enter an art competition.

Title of Award: National Art Honor Society Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: Prizes are $25,000 for first place, $15,000 for second, $10,000 for third, $5,000 for fourth, and $2,500 for fifth. Awards may be used only for tuition at a participating Art Institute. Funds may not be applied to fees, living expenses, or supply costs. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school seniors who are members of the National Art Honor Society planning to attend a participating Art Institute. Applicants must submit 6 slides of 6 different original pieces of artwork representing their creative ability and interest. They must also submit a written statement describing their artistic career goals and why they want to be considered for a scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Participating Art Institutes include those in Atlanta, California (in Santa Monica, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco), Charlotte, Colorado (in Denver), Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, Miami and Tampa (Miami International University of Art & Design), Toronto, Vancouver, Washington (in Arlington, Virginia, a branch of the Arts Institute of Atlanta), Minnesota (in Minneapolis), Los Angeles (the California Design College), Chicago and Schaumburg (the Illinois Institute of Art), and Brookline (the New England Institute of Art).

1917 THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Free Markets Center 210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603
800-275-2440
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.artinstitutes.edu

To recognizeand reward (with scholarships to participating Art Institutes) high school seniors who win Silver Portfolio Awards in the Scholastic Art Awards competition.

Title of Award: Scholastic Art Competition Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The award is $15,000. Winners may apply the funds toward payment of tuition at the Art Institute of their choice. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who submit art portfolios in the Scholastic Art Awards competition. Applicants must submit a portfolio of 8 works, including at least 3 drawings. Winners of Silver Portfolio Awards are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Participating Art Institutes include those in Atlanta, California (in Santa Monica, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco), Charlotte, Colorado (in Denver), Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, Miami and Tampa (Miami International University of Art & Design), Toronto, Vancouver, Washington (in Arlington, Virginia, a branch of the Arts Institute of Atlanta), Minnesota (in Minneapolis), Los Angeles (the California Design College), Chicago and Schaumburg (the Illinois Institute of Art), and Brookline (the New England Institute of Art). Information on this program is also available from Scholastic, Inc., Attn: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, (212) 343-6493, Fax: (212) 343-4885, E-mail: A&[email protected].

1918 THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Free Markets Center
210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603
800-275-2440
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.artinstitutes.edu

To recognizeand reward (with scholarships to participating Art Institutes) high school seniors who are selected as National Gold Medalists in selected competitions conducted by SkillsUSA.

Title of Award: SkillsUSA Championship Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Art, Caricatures and cartoons; Culinary arts; Graphic art and design; Photography; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Each Art Institute location has a limited number of scholarships. Winners are permitted to choose their Art Institute location on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds Available: Awards are $30,000 (for payment of full tuition) in the culinary, advertising design, and photography categories. Awards are $15,000 (for payment of half tuition) in the 3-D imaging and animation and video production categories. Recipients may use the funds for tuition at the Art Institute of their choice. Duration: Competitions are held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who participate in competitions conducted by SkillsUSA (former VICA). Scholarships are awarded to National Gold Medalists in the following categories: culinary, advertising design, photography, 3-D imaging and animation, and video production. Additional Information: Participating Art Institutes include those in Atlanta, California (in Santa Monica, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco), Charlotte, Colorado (in Denver), Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, Miami and Tampa (Miami International University of Art & Design), Toronto, Vancouver, Washington (in Arlington, Virginia, a branch of the Arts Institute of Atlanta), Minnesota (in Minneapolis), Los Angeles (the California Design College), Chicago and Schaumburg (the Illinois Institute of Art), and Brookline (the New England Institute of Art). Information on this program is also available from SkillsUSA, P.O. Box 3000, Leesburg, VA 20177-0300, (703) 777-8810, (800) 355-8422, Fax: (703) 777-8999.

1919 THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Free Markets Center
210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603
800-275-2440
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.artinstitutes.edu

To recognizeand reward (with scholarships to participating Art Institutes) high school seniors who win first place in the Cyberspace Pursuit and Imaging Technology competition of the Technology Student Association.

Title of Award: Technology Student Association Competition Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Internet design and development Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $5,000. The winner may apply the funds toward payment of tuition at the Art Institute of his or her choice. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who participate in competitions conducted by the Technology Student Association. The winner in the Cyberspace Pursuit and Imaging Technology category is eligible for this scholarship. Additional Information: Participating Art Institutes include those in Atlanta, California (in Santa Monica, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco), Charlotte, Colorado (in Denver), Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Seattle, Miami and Tampa (Miami International University of Art & Design), Toronto, Vancouver, Washington (in Arlington, Virginia, a branch of the Arts Institute of Atlanta), Minnesota (in Minneapolis), Los Angeles (the California Design College), Chicago and Schaumburg (the Illinois Institute of Art), and Brookline (the New England Institute of Art). Information on this program is also available from the Technology Student Association, 1914 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1540, (703) 860-9000, Fax: (703) 758-4852, E-mail: [email protected].

1920 ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Attn: Student Programs Coordinator
1182 Market Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415)346-2051, ext. 102
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.

1921 ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS-SEATTLE PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER

Attn: Scholarship Chair
1319 Dexter Avenue North, Number 370
Seattle, WA 9810>
Tel: (206)654-2929
Fax: (206)285-5220
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.seattleawc.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Washington who are preparing for a career in the communications industry.

Title of Award: Seattle Professional Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Communications; Filmmaking; Graphic art and design; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school and must be used for tuition and fees. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Washington state residents who are enrolled at a 4-year college or university in the state as a junior, senior, or graduate student (sophomores at 2-year colleges applying to a 4-year institution are also eligible). Applicants must be majoring, or planning to major, in a communications program, including print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, multimedia design, photography, or technical communication. Selection is based on demonstrated excellence in communications; contributions made to communications on campus and in the community; scholastic achievement; financial need; and writing samples from journalism, advertising, public relations, or broadcasting. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1922 ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS-WASHINGTON DC AREA CHAPTER

Attn: Frappa Stout, Vice President of Student Affairs
USA Weekend
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22108-0001
800-487-2956
Fax: (703)854-2122
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.awic-dc.org/student_affairs.shtml

To provide financial assistance to women who are working on undergraduate degrees in a communications-related field at universities in the Washington, D.C. area.

Title of Award: AWIC-DC Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Communications; Graphic art and design; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Public relations 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 female sophomores and juniors attending a Washington, D.C. area university or college studying advertising, communications, graphic arts, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and work experience in communications or a related field. They must be active in extracurricular activities, including family obligations, volunteer work, clubs, and organizations, and their involvement must show versatility and commitment. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on their career plans and goals in communications, at least 2 letters of recommendation, and official transcripts; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1923 BANK OF AMERICA FOUNDATION

Attn: Achievement Awards Program
CA5-704-08-03
315 Montgomery Street, Eighth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104-1866
Tel: (415)953-0927; 888-488-9802
Fax: (415)622-3469
Web Site: http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation

To recognizeand reward high school seniors in California who excel in specific subject areas.

Title of Award: Bank of America Achievement Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Art; Business administration; Communications; Computer and information sciences; Education, English as a second language; English language and literature; History; Home Economics; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Playwriting; Religion; Science; Social sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: All 320 finalists receive cash awards; the top 40 finalists (1 in each general study area in each region) receive first-place awards and other finalists receive awards depending on their scores in the competition. Funds Available: The cash awards are $2,000 for first-place winners, $1,500 for second-place winners, $1,000 for third-place winners, and $500 for other participating finalists. Duration: Prizes are awarded annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible are high school seniors in California who are chosen by faculty committees in their schools. The committees select students to receive certificates in specific study areas (agriculture, art, business, communications, computer studies, drama, English, English as a Second Language, foreign language, history, home economics, mathematics, music, religious studies, science, social science, and trades and industrial studies). Small high schools (those with 199 or fewer students in grades 10-12) may award a total of 7 certificates and large high schools (those with 200 or more students) present a total of 14 certificates. In addition, the faculty committees select graduating seniors to receive plaques in 4 general study areas (applied arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and science and mathematics); certificate winners may not also receive plaques; the number of plaques awarded by each high school also depends on the size of the school (2 plaques with enrollment of 1 to 199 students in grades 10-12, 3 plaques with 200 to 599 students, and 4 plaques for schools with more than 600 students). Winners of plaques are then eligible to enter the Achievement Awards competition. Of all plaque winners statewide, 320 finalists (8 in each of 10 regions in each of the 4 general study areas) are selected to enter competitions involving 1) an essay judged on written expression, logical progression, ability to focus on topic, and creative interpretation, and 2) a group discussion judged on cooperation, sound and logical thinking, oral communication and command of English, and originality of thought. Deadline for Receipt: Schools must select their plaque recipients before the end of January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1948.

1924 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/scholarship_program_home.htm

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.

1925 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

1926 BLUE RIVER FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Director
54 West Broadway, Suite 1
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Tel: (317)392-7955
Fax: (317)392-4545
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.blueriverfoundation.com

To provide financial assistance to residents of the circulation area of the Shelbyville News in Indiana who are interested in studying journalism or the graphic arts in college.

Title of Award: Daniel and Emma Avery Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend ranges from $1,000 to $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of the geographic area served by the Shelbyville News in Indiana. Applicants must be planning to study journalism or the graphic arts in college. They must submit a 200-word essay on their personal goals, plans for achieving those, and why achieving them is important to them. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1927 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.

1928 CARPE DIEM FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS

Attn: Executive Director
P.O. Box 3194 Chicago, IL 60690-3194
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.carpediemfoundation.org

To provide financial assistance to entering or continuing undergraduate students majoring or planning to major in specified fields.

Title of Award: Carpe Diem Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Education; Engineering, Biomedical; Medicine; Music; Music composition; Political science; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $2,500 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of "B+"or higher, full-time enrollment, and participation in activities that improve the quality of the academic and social life of their community.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates majoring or planning to major in the following 6 areas: 1) political science; 2) pre-med, biomedical engineering, biology, and chemistry; 3) science and technology; 4) education; 5) art and architecture; and 6) music performance or composition. Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 200-word essay on their accomplishments during high school in which they take the greatest pride; 2) a 200-word essay on their family, especially with regard to service occupations and involvement in community organizations; and 3) a 500-word essay explaining why they have chosen their course of study. Music and art applicants must also submit samples of their work. Preference is given to students whose parents are or have been employed in education; local, state, or federal government; social service; public health (including medical providers); the administration of justice; and the fine arts. Selection is based on demonstrated leadership, community service, character, academics, and potential to improve the quality of human life. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, but they may be residents of any state. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2002. There is a $14 application fee.

1929 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.

1930 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.

1931 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.

1932 EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION

Attn: International Thespian Society
2343 Auburn Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219-2819
Tel: (513)421-3900
Fax: (513)421-7077
Web Site: http://www.edta.org/rehearsal_hall/thespian_scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance for college to high school members of the International Thespian Society.

Title of Award: Thespian Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Dance; Fashion design; Filmmaking; Music; Performing arts; Playwriting; Radio and television; Speech, Debate, and Forensics; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to graduating high school seniors who participate in the annual International Thespian Festival. Applicants must be members of the society, have a minimum GPA of 2.7, and intend to use the funds to further their education in the communicative arts (theater, film, speech, radio, television, broadcasting, music, or dance). They may participate in 1 of 4 categories: 1) performance, with a solo presentation of a 2-minute song or monologue; 2) technical theater, with a portfolio of renderings, sketches, models, or illustrations of scenic or costume designs; 3) theater educator, with an essay on why they want to be a theater teacher, their most inspirational teacher, or the most important issue facing high school theater today; or 4) playwriting, with a manuscript of a play. Only 2 students from each troupe may participate. Selection is based on involvement with the thespian troupe at their school and their audition performance, portfolio, essay, or manuscript. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: The application fee is $15.

1933 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.

1934 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.

1935 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.

1936 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.

1937 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.

1938 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.

1939 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.

1940 THE FELLOWSHIP OF UNITED METHODISTS IN MUSIC AND WORSHIP ARTS

Attn: Administrator
P.O. Box 24787
Nashville, TN 37202-4787
Tel: (615)749-6875
Free: 800-952-8977
Fax: (615)749-6874
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fummwa.org

To provide financial assistance to students who are training for a ministry in the United Methodist Church in an area of the arts other than music.

Title of Award: Thom Jones Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Performing arts; Playwriting; Religion 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 full-time degree candidates entering or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or school of theology to prepare for a ministry in worship, drama, dance, visuals, or other liturgical art. Applicants must have been members of the United Methodist Church for at least 1 year immediately before applying. They must be able to demonstrate exceptional artistic talents, leadership abilities, and outstanding promise of future usefulness to the church in an area of worship. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1941 FLEXOGRAPHIC TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION

Attn: Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association, Inc.
900 Marconi Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-7212
Tel: (631)737-6020
Fax: (631)737-6813
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.flexography.org/online/education/scholarship_info.cfm

To provide funding for undergraduate study to students interested in a career in flexography.

Title of Award: FFTA Scholarship Competition Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Printing trades and industries Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 14 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) high school seniors enrolled in a Flexo in High School program and planning to attend a postsecondary school; and 2) students currently enrolled at a college offering a course of study in flexography. Applicants must demonstrate interest in a career in flexography, exhibit exemplary performance in their studies (particularly in the area of graphic arts), and have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay providing personal information about themselves (including special circumstances, interests, and activities); career and/or educational goals and how those relate to the flexo industry; employment and internship experience; and reasons why they feel they should be selected for this scholarship. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1942 FLORIDA PTA

1747 Orlando Central Parkway
Orlando, FL 32809
Tel: (407)855-7604
Free: 800-373-5782
Fax: (407)240-9577
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.floridapta.org/involved-scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Florida.

Title of Award: Florida PTA Scholarship Programs Area, Field, or Subject: Art; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, the program awarded 2 academic scholarships, 2 vocational/technical scholarships, 4 community/junior college scholarships, and 4 fine arts scholarships. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year. Academic scholarships may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The other 3 types are nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Florida. Applicants must have attended a Florida PTA/PTSA high school for at least 2 years and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must be planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student at a Florida postsecondary institution. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial need is considered in the selection process. The program includes 4 types of scholarships: academic, vocational/technical, community/junior college, and fine arts. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1943 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.

1944 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.

1945 GARDEN STATE SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION

c/o John Tagliareni, Scholarship Coordinator
Bergenfield High School
80 South Prospect Avenue Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Tel: (201)385-8898
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gsspa.org/scholarships/stevens.html

To recognizeand reward outstanding high school journalists in New Jersey.

Title of Award: Bob Stevens Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are to be used for college. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to be nominated for this award are graduating high school seniors in New Jersey who have at least a 3.0 GPA, have served at least 2 years in some capacity in high school journalism, and are able to demonstrate their intent to study journalism in college and to prepare for a career in the field. Only 1 nomination per school may be submitted. The nominator must be a member of the Garden State Scholastic Press Association. Nominees must submit an official entry form, a self-analytical evaluation of their journalistic life, an official copy of their transcript, 3 to 4 letters of recommendation, and samples of their work, selected to show quality and diversity in reporting, writing, photography, design, etc. Selection is based on versatility (ability to handle a variety of subject areas with equal ability), responsibility (thorough research and ethical reporting), inquisitiveness (ability to seek out and investigate topics of importance to the high school audience and the community), and skill (quality work produced adeptly and creatively). Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is administered by the New Jersey Press Foundation, 840 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 305, West Trenton, NJ 08628-1019, (609) 406-0600, Fax: (609) 406-0300, E-mail: [email protected].

1946 GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY

621 North Avenue N.E., Suite C-100
Atlanta, GA 30308
Tel: (404)377-2400
Free: 800-377-2401
Fax: (678)420-6757
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.goldenkey.org/GKweb/ScholarshipsandAwards

To recognizeand reward members of the Golden Key International Honour Society who are studying art.

Title of Award: Golden Key Art International Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Graphic art and design; Illustrators and illustrations; Painting; Photography; Sculpture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 8 each year: 1 in each category. Funds Available: The award is a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: These awards are presented annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this program are undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate members of the society who submit slides of their work in the following categories: 1) sculpture; 2) photography; 3) painting; 4) drawing; 5) computer-generated art, graphic design, and illustration; 6) printmaking; 7) applied art; and 8) mixed media. All entries must be original work, submitted on a slide or CD. Selection is based on the quality of the work submitted. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

1947 GREAT FALLS ADVERTISING FEDERATION

Attn: Advertising Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 634
Great Falls, MT 59403
Tel: (406)761-6454
Free: 800-803-3351
Fax: (406)453-1128
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gfaf.com/scholarships_art.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Montana interested in studying art at the postsecondary level.

Title of Award: Great Falls Advertising Federation Art Education 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 $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Montana. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in art or a related field by enrolling in a program of postsecondary training (approval by the sponsoring organization may be required). They must submit a letter describing how they will use the scholarship; a resume highlighting their work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, and awards; at least 2 letters of recommendation; and a portfolio of their artwork. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1983.

1948 GREAT FALLS ADVERTISING FEDERATION

Attn: Advertising Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 634
Great Falls, MT 59403
Tel: (406)761-6454
Free: 800-803-3351
Fax: (406)453-1128
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.gfaf.com/scholarships_adv.html

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Montana interested in preparing for a career related to advertising.

Title of Award: Great Falls Advertising Federation Communication/Marketing Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Communications; Design; Graphic art and design; Marketing and distribution Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Montana who are high school seniors planning to attend a college or university. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in advertising, communication, electronic media, graphic design, marketing, or a related field. They must submit a letter describing how they will use the scholarship; a resume highlighting their work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, and awards; at least 2 letters of recommendation; and a marketing plan based on either an existing business or product or an imaginary business or product. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1983.

1949 GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1600 Huntington Square
900 Lee Street, East
P.O. Box 3041
Charleston, WV 25331-3041
Tel: (304)346-3620
Fax: (304)346-3640
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tgkvf.com/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are interested in majoring in a field related to broadcasting in college.

Title of Award: West Virginia Broadcasters Fund Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Broadcasting; Communications; Electronics; Filmmaking; Journalism 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 $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are students at a college or university anywhere in the country and majoring in communications, broadcasting, film, speech, broadcast journalism, advertising, broadcast electronics, or other arts and techniques of the communications field. Applicants must be recommended by a station that is a member of the West Virginia Broadcasters Association. They must have an ACT score of 20 or higher, be able to demonstrate good moral character, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the West Virginia Broadcasters Association.

1950 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.

1951 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.

1952 HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA

9019 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
Tel: (440)256-0514
Fax: (440)256-0541
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.herbsociety.org

To fundresearch involving the use of herbs.

Title of Award: Herb Society of America Research Grant Program Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Economics; History; Horticulture; Literature; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Postdoctoral, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or 2 grants are awarded each year. Funds Available: Up to $5,000 per year. Funds may not be used for travel. Duration: Up to 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to persons who are proposing a scientific, academic, or artistic investigation of herbal plants. Fields of study may include horticulture, science, literature, history, art, and/or economics. Although both undergraduate and graduate students may apply, they may use the funds only for specific research on herbal projects, not as financial aid for education. Research should involve plants using the horticultural rather than the botanical definition of herbs. Proposals may not exceed 500 words. Finalists will be interviewed. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Progress reports are required 3 times during the year.

1953 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

1954 HOUSTON ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS

Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee
P.O. Box 565
Houston, TX 77001-0565
Tel: (281)920-2284
Fax: (713)335-9128
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.habj.org

To provide financial assistance to African American college students who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism.

Title of Award: HABJ Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Communications; Filmmaking; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Photography; Photography, Journalistic; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are paid directly to the recipient's college or university. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to African Americans attending an accredited 4-year institution or community college at the sophomore, junior, or senior level. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be majoring in radio, television, film, broadcasting, print journalism, photography, online journalism, marketing, or public relations. They must include a 1-page essay on the topic, "How Does Technology Influence the Media?" Selection is based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: These scholarships are issued in the names of George McElroy and Leroy Patterson.

1955 ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA-GOLDEN GATE SECTION

c/o Phil Hall
1514 Gibbons Drive
Alameda, CA 94501
Tel: (510)208-5005, ext. 3030
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.

1956 IMATION CORPORATION

Attn: Community Relations
1 Imation Place
Oakdale, MN 55128-3414
Tel: (651)704-3892; 888-466-3456
Fax: 888-704-4200
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.imation.com

To recognizeand reward high school artists who create original works of art on the computer.

Title of Award: Imation Computer Arts Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Computer and information sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 25 each year. Funds Available: Winners receive a $1,000 scholarship and a trip with a parent, guardian, or school official to St. Paul, Minnesota in April. Duration: Scholarships are awarded annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at any grade in public and private high schools in the United States. Home-schooled students and U.S. students at U.S. military base schools are also eligible. Applicants must create original, unique works of art on a computer. There are no restrictions on theme. All art must be the original creation of the student, less than 1 MB in size, saved in JPEG format, and submitted online. Students must be nominated by their schools; each high school in the United States may nominate 1 candidate per 1,000 students enrolled (up to 3 per school) to participate in the competition. Entries must be submitted by the student and a representative of the school together. Selection is based on the quality and creativity of the artwork. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: This program began in the 1997-98 school year.

1957 INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

3301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201-4432
Tel: (703)993-4880
Free: 800-697-8799
Fax: (703)993-4890
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.TheIHS.org/tab1/ycf.html

To provide funding for training to upper-division and graduate students as well as recent graduates who are interested in a career in communications.

Title of Award: Young Communicators Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; Economics; Filmmaking; Journalism; Public administration; Publishing; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate, Professional Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The program provides a stipend of up to $2,500 and housing and travel assistance up to $2,500 (if required). Duration: Up to 12 weeks.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the "classical liberal" tradition of individual rights and market economics; intend to prepare for a career in journalism, film, writing (fiction or nonfiction), publishing, or market-oriented public policy; and have arranged or applied for an internship, training program, or other short-term opportunity related to their intended career. Applications are not accepted for tuition or living expenses associated with a degree. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year for summer programs; up to 10 weeks in advance for programs at other times of the year.

1958 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, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,750 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.

1959 INTERNATIONAL FURNISHINGS AND DESIGN ASSOCIATION

Attn: IFDA Educational Foundation
330 Ferry Landing
Atlanta, GA 30328
Tel: (770)612-0454
Fax: (770)612-0445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ifdaef.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate student members of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA).

Title of Award: IFDA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Design; Interior design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to association members who are full-time undergraduate students majoring in interior design or a related field. Applicants must submit a 300- to 500-word essay on why they joined IFDA; their future plans, goals, and objectives; and why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Selection is based on the essay; the applicant's achievements, awards, and accomplishments; and a letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Dr. Nancy L. Wolford, Director of Grants, 16171 Jasmine Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032-3630, (408) 356-2465.

1960 INTERNATIONAL FURNISHINGS AND DESIGN ASSOCIATION

Attn: IFDA Educational Foundation
330 Ferry Landing
Atlanta, GA 30328
Tel: (770)612-0454
Fax: (770)612-0445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ifdaef.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students working on a degree in interior design.

Title of Award: Charles D. Mayo Student Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Design; Interior design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students majoring in interior design or a related field. Applicants must submit a 300- to 500-word essay on their future plans, goals, and objectives and why they believe they deserve the scholarship. Selection is based on the essay; the applicant's achievements, awards, and accomplishments; and a letter of recommendation from a professor or instructor. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1998. Information is also available from Dr. Nancy L. Wolford, Director of Grants, 16171 Jasmine Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032-3630, (408) 356-2465.

1961 IOWA STUDENT LOAN LIQUIDITY CORPORATION

6805 Vista Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266-9307
Tel: (515)243-5626
Free: 800-243-7552
Fax: (515)243-5472
Web Site: http://www.studentloan.org

To provide loans for college to residents of Iowa and students majoring in designated fields at schools in the state.

Title of Award: Iowa Partnership Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; General studies/Field of study not specified; Health care services; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Loan limits are set at $20,000 per year, with a cumulative maximum of $80,000 per student. Both fixed (Partnership I) and variable (Partnership II) interest rate plans are available. Currently, fixed interest rates are 8.4% and variable interest rates are 2.3% above Iowa Student Loan's COF Index but capped at 19.6%. The origination fee is 1% of the loan for fixed rate loans with a co-signer, 5% for variable rate loans with a co-signer, or 9% for any loan without a co-signer. Repayment may take place over as long as 20 years. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Iowa residents who attend eligible schools anywhere in the country and residents of other states attending an accredited Iowa college or university. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years of age (or an emancipated minor, or a minor with an eligible co-signer). They must be majoring in a designated field (currently: business, computer science, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts, or veterinary medicine). Students who apply alone must meet approved credit standards, have been employed continuously over the last 2 years, have an annual income of at least $15,000, and have all outstanding accounts current. If they cannot meet those requirements, they must either apply with a co-signer who meets those criteria or pay a higher origination fee. Additional Information: This program was originated by Iowa Student Loan in conjunction with the Iowa College Student Aid Commission. Loans are dispersed and serviced by Iowa Student Loan. Non-Iowa resident loans are funded by Principal Bank and serviced by Iowa Student Loan.

1962 JACK J. ISGUR FOUNDATION

c/o Stinson Morrison Hecker L.L.P.
Attn: Charles F. Jensen
1201 Walnut Street, Suite 2800
Kansas City, MO 64106-2150
Tel: (816)842-8600

To provide financial assistance to Missouri residents majoring in education and planning to teach humanities in elementary and middle schools in the state after graduation.

Title of Award: Jack J. Isgur Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Dance; Education, Elementary; Humanities; Literature; Music; Poetry Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Missouri who are enrolled at a 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in education with the goal of teaching the humanities (e.g., literature, dance, fine arts, music, art, and poetry) at the elementary or middle school level following graduation. Preference is given to students entering their junior year of college and planning to teach in rural school districts in Missouri, rather than metropolitan districts. The application process includes brief essays on the following topics: 1) work and life experiences indicating an interest in teaching subjects in the humanities to grade school and middle school students in Missouri upon graduation; 2) other activities (organizations to which they belong, hobbies, volunteer work) and their interest in them; 3) the 3 books that have most influenced them and why; and 4) their employment experiences. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1963 JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE

Attn: National Scholarship Awards
1765 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415)921-5225
Fax: (415)931-4671
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.jacl.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in the creative arts.

Title of Award: Henry and Chiyo Kuwahara Creative Arts Award Area, Field, or Subject: Art Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to JACL members who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in the creative arts. Professional artists are not eligible. Applicants must submit a detailed proposal on the nature of their project, including a time-plan, anticipated date of completion, and itemized budget. They must also submit a statement describing their current level of involvement in the Japanese American community or Asian Pacific community and how they will continue their involvement in future years. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Preference is given to students who are interested in creative projects that reflect the Japanese American experience and culture. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted to the JACL National Scholarship Program, c/o San Diego JACL Chapter, 1031 25th Street, San Diego, CA 92102.

1964 KCNC-TV NEWS 4

Attn: Media Scholarship
1044 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203
Tel: (303)861-4444
Fax: (303)830-6537
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kcncnews4.com

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Colorado who are interested in majoring in communications in college.

Title of Award: Peter Rogot Media Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Advertising; Broadcasting; Communications; Filmmaking; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. The money must be used for tuition or fees; it cannot be used for personal expenses. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Colorado who plan to attend college to major in broadcasting; newspaper, radio, or magazine journalism; advertising; public relations; or production in video, film, or photography. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. They must submit a paragraph explaining their educational and career goals. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1991.

1965 CHARLES AND LUCILLE KING FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC.

Attn: Educational Director
366 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212)682-2913
Fax: (212)949-0728
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kingfoundation.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are majoring in television or film and to graduate students at selected universities.

Title of Award: Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Filmmaking; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, up to 20 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $2,500. Duration: 1 year; students who receive an award as a junior may renew the award in their senior year if they earn at least a 3.0 GPA.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who are entering their junior or senior year at a 4-year U.S. college or university and majoring in television or film. U.S. citizenship is not required. Selection is based on academic ability, professional potential, and financial need. In addition, special grants are available to undergraduate and graduate students at New York University, the University of California at Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The foundation was established in 1989.

1966 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.knightridderscholars.com/scholarships.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.

1967 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.

1968 KNOWLEDGE UNLIMITED, INC.

Attn: NewsCurrents Cartoon Contest
P.O. Box 52
Madison, WI 53701
800-356-2303
Web Site: http://www.ku.com/carcon2.html

To recognizeand reward outstanding editorial cartoons drawn by elementary, middle, and high school students.

Title of Award: NewsCurrents Student Editorial Cartoon Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Art, Caricatures and cartoons Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 9 each year: 3 in each grade category. Funds Available: Prize winners receive U.S. savings bonds. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: All elementary, middle, and high school students are eligible. Students may submit as many cartoons as they wish. Cartoons must be original and may be on any subject of national or international interest. Cartoons are judged on the basis of originality, clarity, and knowledge of the subject. The artistic merit of the cartoon will be considered secondarily. Prize winners are chosen in 3 categories: K-6, grades 7-9, and grades 10-12. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The 100 best cartoons are published in a book entitled Editorial Cartoons by Kids. Cartoon submissions cannot be returned.

1969 LANDMARK PUBLISHING GROUP

c/o Rich Martin, Managing Editor
The Roanoke Times
201 West Campbell Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24011
Tel: (540)981-3211
Free: 800-346-1234
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.landmarkcommunications.com/employment/scholarships.php

To provide work experience and financial aid to minority rising juniors who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism.

Title of Award: Landmark Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic; Sports writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1ormoreeachyear. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. During the summers following their sophomore and junior years, recipients are provided with paid internships. Following graduation, they are offered a 1-year internship with full benefits and the possibility of continued employment. Duration: 2 years (the junior and senior years of college).

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minority college sophomores, preferably those with ties to the mid-Atlantic states (Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.). Applicants must be full-time students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must be interested in preparing for a career in print journalism and in an internship as a reporter, photographer, graphic artist, sports writer, copy editor, or page designer. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: The internships are offered at the News & Record in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, Virginia, or the Roanoke Times in Roanoke, Virginia.

1970 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Program
818 18th Street, N.W., Suite 810
Washington, DC 20006-3520
Tel: (202)331-7070
Fax: (202)331-7079
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.laprofession.org

To recognizeand reward the outstanding achievements of women undergraduates majoring in landscape architecture.

Title of Award: Harriett Barnhart Wimmer Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Landscape architecture and design Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000. Duration: The award is granted annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Undergraduate women in their senior year who are majoring in landscape architecture are eligible to apply. They must be able to demonstrate excellence in design ability and sensitivity to the environment. They are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a design instructor, a 500-word autobiographical essay that addresses personal and professional goals, and a sample of design work. Selection is based on professional experience, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was established by the firm of Wimmer Yamada and Associates in memory of a pioneer in the field of landscape architecture and founder of the firm. Group projects may not be submitted; all work must reflect individual projects only.

1971 LIBERTY GRAPHICS, INC.

Attn: Contest Coordinator
3 Main Street
Liberty, ME 04949
Tel: (207)589-4596
Free: 800-338-0015
Fax: (207)589-4415
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lgtees.com

To recognizeand reward outstanding art related to outdoor activities created by high school students in Maine.

Title of Award: Liberty Graphics Outdoor Activities Art Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Parks and recreation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The award is $1,000 and must be used to further the recipient's art education. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school seniors in Maine. Qualified students are invited to submit flat art using traditional media (maximum size: 20 by 24 inches). The art must portray human powered outdoor activities, not motor or wind powered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1972 MAINE MEDIA WOMEN

P.O. Box 864
Rockport, ME 04856
Web Site: http://www.mainemediawomen.org/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to women who are interested in working on a degree in a media-related field at a college or university in Maine.

Title of Award: KVA Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Communications; Creative writing; Design; Photography; Photography, Journalistic; Publishing; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, 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 enrolled at a college, university, or other postsecondary school in Maine. Applicants must be preparing for a media-related career in such areas as art, photography, design and marketing, creative writing, desktop publishing, photojournalism, videography, or communications. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004 to honor Karen Van Allsberg. Information is also available from Jude Stone, Scholarship Committee Chair, 9 Sanborns Grove Road, Bridgton, ME 04009.

1973 MEDIA ACTION NETWORK FOR ASIAN AMERICANS

P.O. Box 11105
Burbank, CA 91510
Tel: (213)486-4433
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.manaa.org

To provide financial assistance to Asian Pacific Islander students interested in advancing a positive image of Asian Americans in the mainstream media.

Title of Award: MANAA Media Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Filmmaking; Radio and television 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 Asian Pacific Islander college students interested in preparing for careers in filmmaking and in television production (but not in broadcast journalism). Applicants must be interested in advancing a positive and enlightened understanding of the Asian American experience in the mainstream media. Along with their application, they must submit a 1,000-word essay that addresses the following questions: Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? What accomplishments and strides will you hope to have made in your career in the film and television industry? How will you have worked to advance more positive images of Asian Americans in the mainstream media? Selection is based on academic and personal merit, a desire to uplift the image of Asian Americans in film and television as demonstrated in the essay, potential as demonstrated in a work sample, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 2001.

1974 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.

1975 MONTANA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION

HC 70 Box 98
Bonner, MT 59823
Tel: (406)244-4622
Fax: (406)244-5518
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mtbroadcasters.org/scholarships.phtml

To provide financial assistance to college students in Montana who are preparing for a career in the broadcast industry.

Title of Award: MBA Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Broadcasting; Communications; Communications technologies; Graphic art and design; Information science and technology; Journalism; Marketing and distribution; Public relations; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 6 each year: 2 of the Billings Broadcasters Association Scholarships and 1 of each of the other scholarships. Funds Available: Stipends are awarded for all scholarships; the stipend for the Billings Broadcasters Association Scholarships is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program consists of the following scholarships: 1) the Joe Durso Memorial Scholarship for a student at the University of Montana at Missoula who is entering the senior year with a major in radio-television or broadcast journalism; 2) the Directors' Scholarship at Montana State University at Bozeman for a student majoring in media and theater arts; 3) the Engineers' Scholarship for a second-year student at the UM College of Technology at Helena who is working on a degree in broadcast engineering; 4) the Great Falls Broadcasters Association Scholarship for a student who has graduated from a high school in north central Montana (Cascade, Meagher, Judith Basin, Fergus, Chouteau, Teton, Pondera, Glacier, Toole, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, Phillips, or Valley counties) and is enrolled in at least the second year in radio-television at any public or private Montana college or university; and 5) the Billings Broadcasters Association Scholarships for residents of Montana or Wyoming who are preparing for careers in the broadcast industry at Montana State University at Billings by majoring in such fields as promotions, public relations, graphic design, information technology, marketing, or other related areas. Applicants must submit a 1-page statement summarizing their professional abilities, career goals, and extracurricular activities; 2 letters of recommendation; and their most recent transcript. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Montana Broadcasters Association (MBA) funds 3 of these scholarships directly. It provides matching funding to the Great Falls Broadcasters Association and the Billings Broadcasters Association for the other 2 scholarships.

1976 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Attn: ACT-SO Director
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Tel: (410)580-5650
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naacp.org/programs/actso/actso_index.html

To recognizeand reward outstanding African American high school students who distinguish themselves in the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program.

Title of Award: Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Dance; Electronics; Energy-related areas; Filmmaking; Humanities; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Music, Classical; Painting; Performing arts; Photography; Physics; Playwriting; Poetry; Science; Sculpture; Speech, Debate, and Forensics; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 75 each year: 3 in each of 25 categories. Funds Available: In each category, the first-prize winner receives a gold medal and a $2,000 scholarship, the second-prize winner receives a silver medal and a $1,500 scholarship, and the third-prize winner receives a bronze medal and a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition has been held annually since 1977.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school students (grades 9-12) of African descent who are U.S. citizens and amateurs in the category in which they wish to participate. Competitions are held in 25 categories in 5 general areas: humanities (music composition, original essay, playwriting, and poetry), sciences (architecture, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics/electronics, physics/energy, and physics/general), performing arts (dance, dramatics, music instrumental/classical, music instrumental/contemporary, music vocal/classical, music vocal/contemporary, and oratory), visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and filmmaking/video), and business (entrepreneurship). Competition is first conducted by local chapters of the NAACP; winners in each event at the local level then compete at the national level. Deadline for Receipt: Local competitions usually take place between March and May. The national finals are held each year in July.

1977 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS

Attn: Scholarship Committee
1000 National Press Building
529 14th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20045-2001
Tel: (202)662-7145; 888-346-NAHJ
Fax: (202)662-7144
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nahj.org/student/scholarshipinformation.html

To provide financial assistance and summer work experience to Hispanic American undergraduate students interested in preparing for careers in the media.

Title of Award: Newhouse Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Journalism; Photography, Journalistic Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year; the program also provides funding to attend the association's convention and an internship during the summer between the junior and senior year. Duration: 2 years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors and seniors who are of Hispanic descent and interested in preparing for a career in English-language journalism as a reporter, editor, photographer, or graphic artist. Applicants must submit an official transcript; a 1-page resume with their educational background, work history, awards, internships, other scholarships, language proficiency, and any work done for their school newspaper, radio, and/or television station; samples of their work; 2 reference letters; a 500-word autobiography written as a news story; and documentation of financial need. Selection is based on commitment to the field of journalism, academic achievement, awareness of the Latino community, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, which began in 1994, is sponsored by the Newhouse Foundation and administered by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) as part of its Ruben Salazar Scholarship Fund. The recipient participates in a summer internship at a Newhouse Newspaper.

1978 NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE ARTS

444 Brickell Avenue, P-14
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: (305)377-1140
Free: 800-970-ARTS
Fax: (305)377-1149
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ARTSawards.org

To recognizeand reward outstanding high school students in the arts.

Title of Award: ARTS Competition Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; Dance; Filmmaking; Music; Music composition; Music, Jazz; Music, Vocal; Performing arts; Photography; Playwriting; Poetry; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 125 award candidates compete in Miami (20 in dance, 5 in film and video, 20 in instrumental music, 5 in jazz, 5 in photography, 20 in theater, 20 in visual arts, 10 in voice, and 20 in writing); an unlimited number of honorable mention awards are made to candidates who are not invited to Miami. Recently, the 125 award candidates received 50 first-level awards, 51 second-level awards, and 24 third-level awards. In addition, 9 of them (1 in each category) were selected as gold award winners. Funds Available: Gold awards are $10,000, first-level $3,000 each, second level $1,500, third level $1,000, fourth level $500 (if any are awarded), and fifth level $100; honorable mention winners receive $100 awards but are not invited to Miami. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high school seniors, or, if not enrolled in high school, are 17 or 18 years old. Applicants may enter competitions in dance, film and video, instrumental music, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, or writing by submitting samples of their work, as videotapes, audio tapes, or portfolios. On the basis of the tapes or portfolios, award winners are invited to Miami for the final competitions. Deadline for Receipt: Early applications must be submitted by May of each year; regular applications are due by September of each year. Additional Information: ARTS (Arts Recognition and Talent Search) is sponsored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts which is funded by many corporations, foundations, and individuals. The names of all ARTS applicants are provided to 100 participating colleges, universities, and professional institutions, which have $3 million in scholarships available for ARTS participants. The application fee is $30 for early applications or $40 for regular applications. Online applications receive a $5 discount.

1979 NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE ARTS

444 Brickell Avenue, P-14
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: (305)377-1140
Free: 800-970-ARTS
Fax: (305)377-1149
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nfaa.org/disciplines/filmvid.htm

To recognizeand reward outstanding high school student film- and videomakers.

Title of Award: Film and Video Competition Awards of the Arts Recognition and Talent Search Area, Field, or Subject: Filmmaking; Radio and television Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 5 award candidates compete in Miami; an unlimited number of honorable mention awards are made to candidates who are not invited to Miami. Recently, awards included 2 at the first level and 3 at the second level; of those, 1 was selected to receive the gold award Funds Available: The gold award is $10,000, first-level awards are $3,000 each, second level $1,500, third level $1,000, fourth level $500 (if any are awarded), and fifth level $100; honorable mention winners receive $100 awards but are not invited to Miami. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high school seniors or, if not enrolled in high school, are 17 or 18 years old. They must submit a VHS cassette videotape, up to 10 minutes in length, containing 1 complete work followed by 3 other works or works-in-progress. On the basis of the videotapes, judges select award winners to come to Miami for the final competitions. Selection is based on ability to express an artistic point of view, ability to communicate effectively, and a willingness to take creative risks. Deadline for Receipt: Early applications must be submitted by May of each year; regular applications are due by September of each year. Additional Information: The Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) is sponsored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts which is funded by many corporations, foundations, and individuals. The names of all ARTS applicants are provided to 100 participating colleges, universities, and professional institutions that have $3 million in scholarships available for ARTS participants. The application fee is $30 for early applications or $40 for regular applications. Online applications receive a $5 discount.

1980 NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE ARTS

444 Brickell Avenue, P-14
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: (305)377-1140
Free: 800-970-ARTS
Fax: (305)377-1149
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nfaa.org/disciplines/visarts.htm

To recognizeand reward outstanding high school student artists.

Title of Award: Visual Arts Competition Awards of the Arts Recognition and Talent Search Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Crafts; Fashion design; Graphic art and design; Painting; Sculpture; Visual arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 20 award candidates compete in Miami; an unlimited number of honorable mention awards are made to candidates who are not invited to Miami. Recently, awards included 7 at the first level, 10 at the second level, and 3 at the third level; of those, 1 was selected to receive the gold award. Funds Available: The gold award is $10,000, first-level awards are $3,000 each, second level $1,500, third level $1,000, fourth level $500 (if any are awarded), and fifth level $100; honorable mention winners receive $100 awards but are not invited to Miami. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high school seniors or, if not enrolled in high school, are 17 or 18 years old. Entries are accepted in the following areas: ceramics, costume design, drawing, graphic design, jewelry making, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textile and fiber design, theater set design, or other (such as nontraditional or ethnic art forms of mixed media pieces). Candidates must submit 10 slides, illustrating a minimum of 5 of their original works. On the basis of the slides, judges select award winners to come to Miami for the final competitions. Selection is based on development of original ideas, imagination, competence, skillful use of materials, and overall excellence. Deadline for Receipt: Early applications must be submitted by May of each year; regular applications are due by September of each year. Additional Information: The Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) is sponsored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts which is funded by many corporations, foundations, and individuals. The names of all ARTS applicants are provided to 100 participating colleges, universities, and professional institutions that have $3 million in scholarships available for ARTS participants. The application fee is $30 for early applications or $40 for regular applications. Online applications receive a $5 discount.

1981 NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE ARTS

444 Brickell Avenue, P-14
Miami, FL 33131
Tel: (305)377-1140
Free: 800-970-ARTS
Fax: (305)377-1149
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nfaa.org/disciplines/write.htm

To recognizeand reward outstanding high school student writers.

Title of Award: Writing Competition Awards of the Arts Recognition and Talent Search Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; Playwriting; Poetry; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 20 award candidates compete in Miami; an unlimited number of honorable mention awards are made to candidates who are not invited to Miami. Recently, awards included 8 at the first level, 11 at the second level, and 1 at the third level; of those, 1 was selected to receive the gold award. Funds Available: The gold award is $10,000, first-level awards are $3,000 each, second level $1,500, third level $1,000, fourth level $500 (if any are awarded), and fifth level $100; honorable mention winners receive $100 awards but are not invited to Miami. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high school seniors, or, if not enrolled in high school, are 17 or 18 years old. Competitors may enter portfolios in 1 or more of these categories: poetry (up to 6 poems), short story (up to 3 stories), play or script for film or television (up to 2 scripts for dramatic performance in any medium), selection from a novel preceded by a description of the complete work, or expository (up to 3 essays). On the basis of the portfolios, award winners are invited to Miami for the final competitions. Selection is based on language, originality, imagination, and overall excellence. Deadline for Receipt: Early applications must be submitted by May of each year; regular applications are due by September of each year. Additional Information: The Arts Recognition and Talent Search (ARTS) is sponsored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts which is funded by many corporations, foundations, and individuals. The names of all ARTS applicants are provided to 100 participating colleges, universities, and professional institutions that have $3 million in scholarships available for ARTS participants. The application fee is $30 for early applications or $40 for regular applications. Online applications receive a $5 discount.

1982 NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY

Attn: Scholarships
237 Park Avenue, Ground Floor
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212)764-5645
Fax: (212)764-5651
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nationalsculpture.org/scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance for college to students of sculpture.

Title of Award: National Sculpture Society Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Sculpture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the academic institution through which the student applies, to be credited towards tuition. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students of figurative or representational sculpture. They must submit a letter of application that includes a brief biography and an explanation of their background in sculpture, 2 letters of recommendation, 8 to 10 photographs of at least 3 of their works (figurative, realist, or representational sculpture is preferred), and proof of financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1983 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.shtm.

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.

1984 NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs
Attn: Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit
Education Building Addition, Room 1078
Albany, NY 12234
Tel: (518)486-1319
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/scholarships/pos.htm

To provide forgivable loans to underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged students in New York who are interested in preparing for selected professional careers.

Title of Award: New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Accounting; Architecture; Athletics; Dental hygiene; Engineering; Health care services; Interior design; Landscape architecture and design; Law; Medical assisting; Medicine, Chiropractic; Medicine, Holistic/alternative; Midwifery; Nursing; Nutrition; Occupational therapy; Optometry; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physical therapy; Podiatry; Psychology; Social work; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 220 were awarded. Funds Available: The stipends range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year, depending on income. No award can exceed the actual cost of attendance. After completion of their professional studies, scholarship holders are required to practice in New York for 12 months for each annual payment received. If they do not comply with the service commitment requirements, they must repay the full amount of the scholarship monies plus penalty and interest within 5 years. Duration: Up to 4 years (or 5 years for certain programs), within a 7-year period.

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York for 1 year prior to application. The law requires that awards be made to eligible candidates in the following order: first priority is given to candidates who are economically disadvantaged and a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; second priority is given to candidates who are a minority group member historically underrepresented in the professions; and third priority is given to candidates who are enrolled in or a graduate of 1 of these state-supported opportunity programs: Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) or College Discovery at City University; Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the State University system; or Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at an independent college. Scholarships are available for study in the following areas at the associate degree level: dental hygiene, dietetics and nutrition, massage therapy, occupational therapy assistant, ophthalmic dispensing, physical therapy assistant, registered physician assistant, respiratory therapy, or veterinary technician; at the baccalaureate degree level: certified public accountancy, architecture, athletic trainer, dietetics and nutrition, professional engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, registered nurse, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, registered physician assistant, or veterinary technician; at the master's degree level: acupuncture, architecture, audiology, landscape architecture, midwifery, nurse practitioner, occupational therapy, physical therapy, registered physician assistant, social work, or speech language pathology; at the doctoral degree level: chiropractic, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, psychology, or veterinary medicine; or at the J.D. level: law. For purposes of this program, underrepresented minorities include African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Alaskan Natives. Students are considered economically disadvantaged if they are a member of 1) a household supported by 1 parent if dependent, by the student or by a spouse if independent, whose total annual income is less than specified levels that range from $13,700 for a family of 1 to $41,650 for a family of 7: 2) a household supported by more than 1 worker (parent if dependent, student and spouse if independent) in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $4,800; 3) a household supported by 1 worker (parent if dependent, student if independent) who is the sole support of a 1-parent family in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $4,800; or 4) a household supported by 1 worker (parent if dependent, student if independent) who is working 2 or more jobs at the same time in which the total annual income does not exceed the specified levels by more than $1,800. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12255, (518) 473-1574, (888) NYS-HESC, Fax: (518) 473-3749, TDD: (800) 445-5234, E-mail: [email protected].

1985 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, ext. 7395
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.

1986 OUTDOOR WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

121 Hickory Street, Suite 1
Missoula, MT 59801
Tel: (406)728-7434
Fax: (406)728-7445
Web Site: http://owaa.org/scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to students interested in a career in outdoor writing.

Title of Award: Bodie McDowell Scholarship Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Communications; Filmmaking; Journalism; Photography; Photography, Journalistic; Radio and television; Science; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 5 of these scholarships were awarded: 2 to graduate students and 3 to undergraduates. Funds Available: Stipends range from $2,500 to $3,500 per year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduates entering their junior or senior year of study and graduate students at an accredited school of journalism or mass communications that has registered with the sponsoring organization. Each school may nominate 2 candidates. Nominees must be planning a career in outdoor communications, including writing, radio and television, wildlife photography, art, lecturing, or video and filmmaking. Selection is based on transcripts, examples of outdoor communication work, a 1- to 2-page statement of career goals, and optional letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1987 P.E.O. FOUNDATION-CALIFORNIA STATE CHAPTER

c/o Liz Wetzel
1887 Rim Rock Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Tel: (949)376-1568
E-mail: [email protected]

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate school women in California who are preparing for a career in music or the fine arts.

Title of Award: Ora Keck Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Music Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to female residents of California who have completed 4 years of high school (or the equivalent), are enrolled at or accepted by an accredited college, university, vocational school, or graduate school, have an excellent academic record, and are able to demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be studying music or the fine arts. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1988 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/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.

1989 POLISH ARTS CLUB OF BUFFALO INC.

Attn: Anne Flansburg, Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 1362
Williamsville, NY 14231-1362
Tel: (716)626-9083

To provide financial assistance to New York residents of Polish background who are majoring in the visual or performing arts.

Title of Award: Polish Arts Club of Buffalo Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this program are legal residents of the state of New York who are of Polish background, at the junior level or above in college, and majoring in visual or performing arts. Applicants must submit a 300-word essay on a Polish artist, composer, or musician who has contributed to their field of study. Letters of recommendation are also required. Finalists are interviewed. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year.

1990 PORTUGUESE HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Attn: Academic Secretary
P.O. Box 30246
Bethesda, MD 20824-0246
Tel: (301)652-2775
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vivaportugal.com/phsf/apply.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to students of Portuguese American heritage interested in studying fine arts or related fields.

Title of Award: Cristina Nazario Scholarship for the Fine Arts Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Historic preservation Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 4 years, provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this support are high school seniors or currently-enrolled college students who are of Portuguese American ancestry. Applicants must be U.S. residents and attending or planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university. They must be interested in studying fine arts, architecture, or historic preservation. Selection is based on academic achievement and artistic accomplishments. Preference is given to students from the Washington, D.C. area, but all qualified applicants are considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must attend college on a full-time basis.

1991 PRINTING INDUSTRY OF MINNESOTA

Attn: Education Foundation
2829 University Avenue S.E., Suite 750
Minneapolis, MN 55414-3222
Tel: (612)379-3360
Fax: (612)379-6030
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.pimn.org/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and graduates in Minnesota who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in the print communications industry.

Title of Award: Printing Industry of Minnesota Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Printing trades and industries Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Minnesota and children of individuals employed by a Minnesota graphic arts firm. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates (including GED recipients) who have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and above-average scores on the SAT or ACT tests. They must have been admitted to a technical school, college, or university to work on a full-time degree or certificate in graphic arts. Preference is given to children of employees of companies that are members of the Printing Industry of Minnesota. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, honors and awards, demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to a career in the print communication industry, a statement of personal aspirations, and the neatness and clarity of the application. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1992 AYN RAND INSTITUTE

Attn: Essay Contests
2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 250
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044
Tel: (949)222-6550
Fax: (949)222-6558
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aynrand.org/contests

To recognizeand reward outstanding essays written by college students on Ayn Rand's novel, Atlas Shrugged.

Title of Award: Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; Literature; United States studies; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 49 each year: 1 first prize, 3 second prizes, 5 third prizes, 20 finalist prizes, and 20 semifinalist prizes. Funds Available: First prize is $5,000; second prizes are $1,000; third prizes are $400, finalist prizes are $100, and semifinalist prizes are $50. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Entrants must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program. They must submit a typewritten essay on questions selected each year from Ayn Rand's novel, Atlas Shrugged. The essay must be between 1,000 and 1,200 words.

Selection is based on style and content. Judges look for writing that is clear, articulate, and logically organized. To win, an essay must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of the novel. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: This competition began in the academic year 1998-99.

1993 AYN RAND INSTITUTE

Attn: Essay Contests
2121 Alton Parkway, Suite 250
P.O. Box 57044
Irvine, CA 92619-7044
Tel: (949)222-6550
Fax: (949)222-6558
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aynrand.org/contests

To recognizeand reward outstanding essays written by high school students on Ayn Rand's novel, The Fountainhead.

Title of Award: The Fountainhead Essay Contest Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; General studies/Field of study not specified; Literature; United States studies; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 251 each year: 1 first prize, 5 second prizes, 10 third prizes, 35 finalist prizes, and 200 semifinalist prizes. Funds Available: First prize is $10,000; second prizes are $2,000; third prizes are $1,000; finalist prizes are $100; and semifinalist prizes are $50. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Entrants must be juniors or seniors in high school. They must submit a typewritten essay on questions selected each year from Ayn Rand's novel, The Fountainhead. The essay must be between 800 and 1,600 words. Selection is based on style and content. Judges look for writing that is clear, articulate, and logically organized. To win, an essay must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophical and psychological meaning of the novel. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The institute publishes the winning essay in its fall newsletter. This competition began in the academic year 1985-86.

1994 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: Several each year. 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, the length of the program, how far along they are towards completion, and their reason for choosing the program. 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 5 endowment funds that are managed by the Rhode Island Foundation, but a connection to Rhode Island is not required for eligibility for these scholarships.

1995 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; Filmmaking; 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.

1996 SCHOLASTIC, INC.

Attn: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Inc.
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Tel: (212)343-6493
Fax: (212)343-4885
E-mail: A&[email protected]
Web Site: http://www.scholastic.com

To recognizeand reward outstanding middle school and high school artists and photographers.

Title of Award: Scholastic Art Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Crafts; Filmmaking; Graphic art and design; Painting; Photography; Sculpture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 Art Portfolio Gold Awards and 2 Photography Portfolio Gold Awards are presented each year. The teachers of those 6 winners receive Portfolio Teacher Awards. The Gold Apple Teacher Award is presented to 1 teacher. Funds Available: The Portfolio Gold Awards are $10,000 scholarships. In addition, teachers of the Portfolio Gold Award winners receive Portfolio Teacher Awards of $1,000. The teacher who submits the most outstanding group of entries in any category receives the Gold Apple Teacher Award of $500.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to participate in this competition are all students in grades 7-12 who are currently enrolled in public and private schools in the United States, U.S. territories, or Canada or in U.S.sponsored schools abroad. Categories include animation, ceramics and glass, computer art, design (apparel, graphics, installation/environmental, jewelry, plans/models/illustrations, and product), digital imagery, drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video and film. Participants who are graduating seniors planning to attend college may submit an art portfolio of 8 works, including at least 3 drawings, or a photography portfolio of 8 works. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Contestants who submit outstanding portfolios but do not win receive Silver Portfolio Awards. Approximately 100 in the art portfolio category and 50 in the photography portfolio category are nominated for scholarships at institutions of higher education.

1997 SCHOLASTIC, INC.

Attn: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Inc.
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Tel: (212)343-6493
Fax: (212)343-4885
E-mail: A&[email protected]
Web Site: http://www.scholastic.com

To recognizeand reward outstanding middle school and high school writers.

Title of Award: Scholastic Writing Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Creative writing; Playwriting; Poetry; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each year, this competition presents 5 portfolio awards (4 Writing Portfolio Gold Awards and 1 New York Times James B. Reston Portfolio Gold Award), 1 Otto Friedrich Nonfiction Portfolio Silver Award, 5 Portfolio Teacher Awards, and 1 Gold Apple Teacher Award. Funds Available: The Portfolio Gold Awards, including the New York Times James B. Reston Portfolio Gold Award, are $10,000 scholarships. The Otto Friedrich Nonfiction Portfolio Silver Award is $1,000. In addition, teachers of the Portfolio Gold Award winners receive Portfolio Teacher Awards of $1,000. The teacher who submits the most outstanding group of entries receives the Gold Apple Teacher Award of $500.

Eligibility Requirements: All students in grades 7-12 who are currently enrolled in public and private schools in the United States, U.S. territories, U.S.-sponsored schools abroad, and Canada are eligible. Competitions are held in Group 1 for grades 7 through 9 and Group 2 for grades 10 through 12 and in 9 categories: short story (1,300 to 3,000 words); short short story (600 to 1,300 words); personal essay/memoir (500 to 2,000 words for group 1, 750 to 3,000 words for group 2); journalism (400 to 2,000 words for Group 1, 500 to 3,000 words for Group 2); dramatic script (up to 50 pages); poetry (35 to 100 lines for Group 1, 50 to 200 lines for Group 2); humor (600 to 3,000 words); novel writing (3 to 5 chapters, or 15 to 50 pages, plus an outline for the entire book); and science fiction/fantasy (600 to 3,000 words). A separate general portfolio competition for graduating seniors only consists of a minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 narratives, individual poems, and/or dramatic scripts up to a total of 50 pages, and the James B. Reston Portfolio for graduating seniors only consists of a minimum of 3 and maximum of 8 essays, nonfiction, and/or opinion pieces up to a total of 50 pages. Works may not have been submitted previously in this or any other competition and must be original. Each student may enter only 1 category. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Other scholarships are also available from several writing programs at various universities.

1998 SCRIPPS HOWARD FOUNDATION

Attn: National Journalism Awards Administrator
312 Walnut Street, 28th Floor
P.O. Box 5380
Cincinnati, OH 45201
Tel: (513)977-3035
Free: 800-888-3000
Fax: (513)977-3800
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.scripps.com/foundation

To recognizeand reward outstanding college cartoonists.

Title of Award: Charles M. Schulz Award for College Cartoonists Area, Field, or Subject: Art, Caricatures and cartoons; Journalism Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The prize is $5,000 and a trophy. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: Any student cartoonist at a college newspaper or magazine in the United States or its territories may enter this competition. Work must have been completed during the calendar year of the contest. Cartoons may be panels, strips, and/or editorial cartoons. Entries must include a 250-word statement by the cartoonist outlining his or her goals in cartooning. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

1999 SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

901 North Stuart Street, Suite 904
Arlington, VA 22203-1822
Tel: (703)522-4114
Fax: (703)522-2075
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.stc.org/scholarshipInfo_national.asp

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career in some area of technical communications.

Title of Award: Scholarships in Technical Communication Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Graphic art and design; Technology; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year: 2 to undergraduate students and 2 to graduate students. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000; funds are paid to the school for the benefit of the recipient. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) full-time undergraduate students working on a bachelor's degree in technical communications who have completed at least 1 year of college and 2) full-time graduate students working on a master's or doctoral degree in technical communications. Applicants must be studying communication of information about technical subjects; other majors, such as general journalism, electronic communication engineering, computer programming, entertainment, and creative writing are not eligible. Selection is based on academic record, experience with technical communication, and potential for contributing to the profession; financial need is not considered unless applicants are judged to be equal in all other respects. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Lenore S. Ridgway, Scholarship Selection Committee, 19 Johnston Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401-5211, (845) 339-4927.

2000 SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION-CENTRAL OHIO CHAPTER

c/o Kathleen Stohrer, Education Chair
Battelle
505 King Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.centralohiostc.org/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to students from Ohio who are working on an undergraduate degree in technical communication.

Title of Award: Susan G. Moran Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Editors and editing; Graphic art and design; Publishing; Technology 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 students working on a bachelor's or associate degree in a technical communication program, including (but not limited to) such courses as introductory and advanced technical communication, introductory and advanced technical editing, online documentation, technical presentations, document design and delivery methods, proofreading, style and mechanics for writers, desktop publishing, report writing, public relations writing, design, or engineering graphics. Applicants must be residents of Ohio or attending an Ohio institution. Along with their application, they must submit a 1- to 3-page description of their career goals and significant achievements to date, a transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and a set of instructions on how to explain to space aliens how to brush their teeth. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1997.

2001 SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION-LONE STAR CHAPTER

Attn: Scholarship Committee Manager
P.O. Box 515065
Dallas, TX 75251-5065
Tel: (972)558-1622
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.stc-dfw.org/pages/schol_main.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in designated states working on a degree or certificate in the technical communication field.

Title of Award: Lone Star Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Communications; Editors and editing; Graphic art and design; Publishing; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree or certificate in the technical communication field or preparing for a career in the field. Applicants must be members of the Lone Star Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (STC) or living or attending school in STC region 5 (Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, or Utah). Along with their application, they must submit a record of their technical communication experience and a description of their career goals, significant achievements, honors, and awards to date. Selection is based on academic record and potential for contributing to the technical communication profession. If applicants are judged comparable in those respects, financial need is considered. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from Marian Blake, (972) 507-3908, E-mail: [email protected].

2002 SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION

c/o Sons of Norway
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666
Tel: (612)827-3611
Free: 800-945-8851
Fax: (612)827-0658
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sofn.com/foundation/GrantsScholarships.html

To provide support to college students of Norwegian heritage who are interested in pursuing further study of that heritage in North America or Norway.

Title of Award: King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Area and ethnic studies; Art industries and trade; Crafts; Folklore; History; Literature; Music Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Since 1984, 167 of these scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $250 to $3,000, depending upon the number of recipients in any given year. Duration: 1 year; a student may be awarded 2 scholarships within a 5-year period.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to North Americans of Norwegian heritage, 18 years of age or older, who have demonstrated an interest in their heritage and who desire to further the study of that heritage at a recognized educational institution in North America or Norway. The program of study may include arts, crafts, literature, history, music, or folklore. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay that describes their reasons for applying for the scholarship, the course of study to be pursued, the length of the course, the name of the institution which they plan to attend, the tuition and costs, the amount of financial aid desired, how their course of study will benefit their community, and how their study corresponds to the goals and objectives of the Sons of Norway Foundation. Selection is based on the essay, academic potential, benefit to Sons of Norway and the wider Norwegian community, involvement in school and community activities, work experience, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Awards are also made to Norwegians who wish to study in North America. Applications may not be submitted by fax or e-mail. Final reports are requested (but are not required).

2003 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.

2004 TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY

Attn: TAPPI Foundation
15 Technology Parkway South
Norcross, GA 30092
Tel: (770)209-7536
Free: 800-332-8686
Fax: (770)446-6947
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tappi.org

To provide financial assistance to student members of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) who are interested in preparing for a career in the paper industry, with a focus on coating and graphic arts.

Title of Award: Coating and Graphic Arts Division Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Graphic art and design; Paper science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Up to 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to TAPPI student members who are enrolled full time in a program related to the coated paper and paperboard or the graphic arts industries. Applicants must be juniors or higher with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; graduate students are also eligible if they have not advanced to doctoral candidacy. Selection is based on demonstrated interest in a career in the coating and graphic arts industry; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the Robert W. Hagemeyer Scholarship.

2005 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION

Attn: Unitarian Universalist Funding Program
25 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-2800
Tel: (617)971-9600
Fax: (617)367-3237
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uua.org/awards/stanfield.html

To provide financial assistance for the study of art to Unitarian Universalists.

Title of Award: Stanfield and D'Orlando Art Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Art history; Painting; Photography; Sculpture Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award depends on the need of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Unitarian Universalist students entering or continuing undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants should be studying or planning to study painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture; art history, art therapy, film, and performing arts majors are not eligible. Candidates must submit 6 to 10 samples of their work on 35mm slides. Selection is based on financial need and academic performance. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This award, established in 1979, is funded by trusts established by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield and Ms. Pauly D'Orlando.

2006 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Scholarships and Grants Department
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Tel: (703)205-3466
Free: 800-331-2244
Fax: (703)205-3574
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in business or design at colleges and universities that are members of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Title of Award: GAP Foundation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Fashion design; Marketing and distribution Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $10,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled in business, fashion design, or retailing at UNCF-member institutions. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by the GAP Foundation.

2007 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

Attn: Scholarships and Grants Department
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
P.O. Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031-8044
Tel: (703)205-3466
Free: 800-331-2244
Fax: (703)205-3574
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in fields related to performing arts or communications at colleges and universities that are members of the United Negro College Fund.

Title of Award: Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Communications; English language and literature; Music; Performing arts Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students enrolled at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in art, communications, English, music, or performing arts. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

2008 UNIVERSITY FILM AND VIDEO FOUNDATION

c/o Jennifer Arndt
Brian Johns
1428 Sixth Street, Suite 302
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310)319-2099
Fax: (310)899-0876
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/students/program/scholarship.shtml

To provide funding for tuition scholarships or production grants to undergraduate and graduate film students.

Title of Award: Eastman Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Filmmaking Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Master's Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Up to $5,000 (or Canadian equivalent) is awarded to each recipient. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school and may be used for tuition or as a production grant. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to be nominated for this support are students working on a bachelor's or master's degree at U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities offering programs in film, cinematography, or film production. Each school may nominate up to 2 candidates. Nominees must submit samples of their work that communicate a story or theme in some fashion; clips or short vignettes are not acceptable. Selection is based on academic achievement, creative and technical ability, communications ability, and range of filmmaking experience. Deadline for Receipt: Nominations must be submitted by May of each year. Additional Information: This program, formerly known as the Kodak Scholarship Program, was established in 1991 as part of the Kodak Student Filmmaker Program. It is administered on behalf of Kodak by the University Film and Video Foundation. Applications may not be submitted directly by students. They must be nominated by their university or college.

2009 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.

2010 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.

2011 VSA ARTS

Attn: VOA Awards
P.O. Box 33699
Washington, DC 20033-3699
Tel: (202)628-2800
Free: 800-933-8721, ext. 3877
Fax: (202)737-0725
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsarts.org/x267.xml

To recognizeand 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.

2012 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 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.

2013 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 the goals they wish to attain with a 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.

2014 WORLD POPULATION FILM/VIDEO FESTIVAL

46 Fox Hill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
800-638-9464
Fax: (413)648-9204
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wpfvf.com

To recognizeand reward outstanding student films that deal with population issues.

Title of Award: World Population Film/Video Festival Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Demography; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Filmmaking; Natural resources; Population studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 high school and 10 college films received awards. Funds Available: A total of $10,000 in prizes is awarded. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to secondary and college students who produce films and videos that explore the connection between population growth, resource consumption, the environment, and the global future. Entries must be submitted in VHS (NTSC) format for preview judging, but they may be any length, originate in any format (film, video, or multimedia), and be any style (documentary, narrative, music video, animation, other). This is an international competition. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This competition, first held in 1995, is sponsored by the Sopris Foundation and Population Communications International.

2015 WORLDSTUDIO FOUNDATION

200 Varick Street, Suite 507
New York, NY 10014
Tel: (212)366-1317, ext. 18
Fax: (212)807-0024
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.worldstudio.org/schol/specawards.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.

2016 WORLDSTUDIO FOUNDATION

200 Varick Street, Suite 507
New York, NY 10014
Tel: (212)366-1317, ext. 18
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.

2017 WORLDSTUDIO FOUNDATION

200 Varick Street, Suite 507
New York, NY 10014
Tel: (212)366-1317, ext. 18
Fax: (212)807-0024
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.worldstudio.org/schol/specawards.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.