Scholarship Information
The School of Art and Design has several scholarships available for the new freshman and several available for returning Art & Design majors. Please review the eligibility requirements below. The scholarships are competitive and awarded on merit. Students must comply with the eligibility and application requirements. Results are posted in April for the following academic year. Awards are dependent on availability of funding. Click here for digital format information.
Entering Freshman Scholarships (High School Scholarships)
Returning Art & Design Majors Scholarships
Art & Design High School Scholarship
[formerly Great Lakes]
Four Scholarships - $1000 EACH
Eligibility
- Recipient must currently be a high school senior
- A high school senior graduating in June
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or ACT composite score of 19
Application Materials Required
- A teacher recommendation
- A high school transcript
- A student portfolio of 5-10 images in a digital format - NO SLIDES
- Postage paid return envelope
Due Date Thursday APRIL 9th, 2009
Note: Any materials arriving after 5pm on Thursday APRIL 9h, 2009 will not be
considered, so please plan ahead a few extra days for mail to arrive.
School of Art and Design (Art & Design Scholarship)
Attention: Keith Ellis
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
Returning Art & Design Majors Scholarships
Please check the list below for requirements. You may be eligible to apply for more than one scholarship but please pay close attention to the residency requirements. Paperwork and Digital Portfolio are Due THURSDAY APRIL 9th, 2009. Please email keiellis@nmu.edu materials or place disk in Keith Ellis's mail box at the Art & Design Office.
Download Application Forms Here
Art & Design Undergraduate Scholarships
Scholarships - $800 EACH
Eligibility
- Recipient must have completed one semester in the Art Department
- Recipient must be majoring in Art & Design with 12 cr per semester
- A student portfolio of 6-10 images in a digital format - NO SLIDES
- Must have an Overall GPA of 3.0
- Resume listing Art & Design Classes with Grades
Application Form, Transcripts & Digital Portfolio Due
THURSDAY APRIL 9th, 2009
Note: Any portfolio arriving after 5:00 pm Thursday, April 9th will not be considered.
Transcripts from MyNMU are acceptable and can be printed or emailed as pdf.
Lake Superior Art Association Scholarship
One Scholarship - Award Amount varies based on earnings
Eligibility
- Recipient must be a resident of the Upper Peninsula
- Enrolled as a full time student at Northern Michigan University
- Sophomore Status: majoring in Art & Design
- A student portfolio of 6-10 images in a digital format - NO SLIDES
- Must have a GPA of 2.7
- Must be enrolled in at least one course in their area of concentration
and provide name of supporting faculty member
Application Form, Transcripts & Digital Portfolio Due
THURSDAY APRIL 9th, 2009
Note: Any portfolio arriving after 5:00 pm Thursday, April 9th will not be considered.
Transcripts from MyNMU are acceptable and can be printed or emailed as pdf.
Bobbi Ameen Art Education Memorial Scholarship
One Scholarship - Award Amount varies based on earnings
Eligibility
- Enrolled as a full time student at Northern Michigan University
- Recipient must have completed one semester in the Art Department
- A student portfolio of 6-10 images in a digital format - NO SLIDES
- Must have a GPA of 3.0
- Must be of junior, senior status working on certification in Art K-12th grade majoring in Art Education
- Must have a letter with the name of the supporting faculty member and transcripts
Application Form, Transcripts & Digital Portfolio Due
THURSDAY APRIL 9th, 2009
Note: Any portfolio arriving after 5:00 pm Thursday, April 9th will not be considered.
Transcripts from MyNMU are acceptable and can be printed or emailed as pdf.
Betty Gunnes Scholarship
One Scholarship - Award Amount varies based on earnings
Eligibility
- First preference to Art & Design major with concentration in Human Centered Design (interior or environmental design no longer exist)
- Second preference to Art & Design major, any other concentration
- 2nd Semester Freshman or Sophomore majoring in Art & Design
- A student portfolio of 6-10 images in a digital format - NO SLIDES
- Enrolled in at least one course in your studio area
Application Form, Transcripts & Digital Portfolio Due
THURSDAY APRIL 9th, 2009
Note: Any portfolio arriving after 5:00 pm Thursday, April 9th will not be considered.
Transcripts from MyNMU are acceptable and can be printed or emailed as pdf.
Signuld Buck Endowed Scholarship
One Scholarship - Award Amount varies based on earnings
Eligibility
- Resident of Upper Peninsula, Michigan
- Enrolled as a full time student at Northern Michigan University
- Enrolled as a Art & Design Major
- Must have a GPA of 3.0
- Must Demonstrate Financial Need
Application Form, Transcripts Due
THURSDAY APRIL 9th, 2009
Note: Any portfolio arriving after 5:00 pm Thursday, April 9th will not be considered.
Transcripts from MyNMU are acceptable and can be printed or emailed as pdf.
Digital Portfolio Instructions:
Digital portfolios must conform to the following specifications for all artwork both flat and dimensional:
- File Format: JPEG file format only Resolution: 300 dpi File Size: approximately 700 x 700 pixels / approximately 1.0 MB (1000 KB) File
- Name: identify each image with name and number (e.g., Jones-001.jpg; Jones-002.jpg)
- Additional Requirements: Include all portfolio JPEGs in their own file folder on a single CD. Include any other documentation in a separate file folder on the same CD. Include on a sheet of paper a list with the title/description, medium, and size of each artwork in the portfolio; identify each artwork on the list with the same number as the JPEG filename
- Optional: include a "contact sheet" with small (approximately 1x1") printed color images of the JPEG files (these printed images augment but do not substitute for the JPEG files). Please do not use PowerPoint or other presentation programs or formats; the portfolio should be comprised of clearly identified and properly formatted JPEG files. Check that your files are can be opened and viewable from your CD; if reviewers cannot open your CD, your application cannot be reviewed. Write with permanent marker on the CD your name and telephone number.
Tips for shooting digital images: Use a digital camera remembering that the higher the megapixel count the better the image. Make sure that the artwork is squared in viewfinder, well-lit, and in focus. It is important to record color and exposure accurately, so be sure to set the proper camera exposure and "White Balance" for the lighting conditions (consult your camera manual). It is also important to eliminate distracting backgrounds by filling the viewfinder as much as possible with the artwork (but not cropping the artwork) and by using a neutral cloth or wall; if these cannot be controlled, then you are encouraged to carefully crop out the distracting backgrounds in a photo-editing program.
Videos can be sent on a CD as QuickTime files or on a DVD created with software such as iDVD (Apple) or Roxio's DVD Creator and Adobe's Premier Elements (Windows).
Accurate and simple representations of your artworks
are paramount.
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