SCHOLARSHIPS

THE DEPARTMENT OF ART

Scholarships are generally awarded during the spring semester. Please contact the Department of Art for further information. 901.678-2216

ELIZABETH AND HAROLD ROBINSON SCHOLOARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP FUND
This scholarship and fellowship fund was created to honor the parents of Mr. J. Michael Robinson and to assist the University of Memphis in the recruitment and retention of outstanding scholars. The Robinson fund provides for undergraduate scholarships (4-year maximum) and/or graduate fellowships (3-year maximum) for fully-qualified students enrolled full-time in undergraduate or graduate programs in Department of Architecture, Art, Music, or Theatre & Dance.  Scholarships will be awarded based on academic and creative achievement.  Financial need may be considered. All students who meet the academic qualifications are invited to apply.  Please contact Simone Wilson for further details (678-4164; snotter@memphis.edu ) Deadline: March 1, 2009

DEAN'S ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR STUDENTS
This award goes to the undergraduate student with the highest grade point average for the year within the college. The winner receives a $250 check and a plaque. This award is presented at the University’s Honors Assembly in April of each year.  For further details, please contact Angie Hollis at 678-2418 or avhollis@memphis.edu. [There is no submission deadline.  The decision is verified by the CCFA Graduation Analyst.]

DEAN'S CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR STUDENTS
During spring semester, each Department Chair selects an undergraduate applicant for this award. These chosen applicants present their work at a Dean’s Administrative Council meeting in March. The winner is decided by a vote from these meeting participants. The winner receives a $250 check and a plaque. Other applicants are designated as runner ups and each one receives a $100 check and a plaque. Awards are presented at the University’s Honors Assembly in April of each year.  For further details, please contact Angie Hollis at 678-2418 or avhollis@memphis.edu. Deadline: March 2, 2009 with attention to Angie Hollis

GRADUATE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AND ART PURCHASE AWARDS
Annual performance awards of $500 are given to graduate students from the College of Communication and Fine Arts for creative achievement in the areas of music, film, and theatre and dance. The College accepts nominations from the departments of Communication, Music and Theatre & Dance. These candidate names are reviewed by the College Council and then forwarded to the Graduate School for final selections. These award recipients are notified at the end of March. An artwork, chosen by the outside juror for the Annual Juried Student Exhibit (January/February), is purchased by The Graduate School. Deadline: February 20, 2009 with attention to Moira Logan

THE LITTLEJOHN SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a full-time graduate student in Art with a concentration in Painting or Sculpture.

THE DONALD AND MARY VAUGHN ART SCHOLARSHIP provides a scholarship in art to a freshman of academic merit in academic need.

THE ART DIRECTORS CLUB OF MEMPHIS SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to an outstanding Art major with a concentration in Graphic Design and a GPA of at least 3.0. Selection is based on portfolio review.

THE DANA D. JOHNSON ART SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to an outstanding sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Art with a concentration in Fine Arts, Art History, or Art Education.  A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required, and preference is given to a student with exceptional portfolio work if recipient is majoring in studio art.

THE FRANCE FALLS AUSTIN SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to an incoming freshman pursing an undergraduate degree in art.  Preference is given to a student with exceptional portfolio work.

THE MARY MARGARET ROSS ART ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually by the Art Alumni Chapter to an outstanding Art major with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

TALENT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS IN VISUAL ARTS are awarded annually to incoming freshmen pursuing degrees in Art.  Preference is given to students with exceptional talent and potential; portfolio presentation, artistic background, personal character, and intelligence and scholarship.  Applicants must complete a standard departmental scholarship form, and will be notified of dates for portfolio presentation (usually in the late fall of a student’s senior high school year but continuing until all scholarships are awarded).  These scholarships are renewable for four years.  Recipients must maintain full-time status, follow the recommended sequence of Art courses, complete 30 hours of service to the Department of Art each Semester, and maintain a 2.8 GPA.

AD FED COMMUNIGRAPHICS SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a Junior of Senior Graphic Design major with a GPA of 3.0 or better.

MEMPHIS-GERMANTOWN ART LEAGUE AWARD is awarded to a student who demonstrated exceptional artistic abilities in any discipline within the Art Department.