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Emil R. Schnellock Scholarship in Studio Art

As a tribute to Professor Emil R. Schnellock, the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation established this annual scholarship to be given to a student who majors in Studio Art.

Abby Bland, Premier, 2002 ARTS Scholarship RecipientApplication Due Date: March 13, by 5 p.m.

Eligibility: Majors in Studio Art are eligible to apply and must have completed their Major Assessment . Applicants must also have a 3.0 minimum G.P.A. in both the major and in the overall degree program at the time of application.

Amount of Scholarship: TBA

Procedure for Application: Application requires hard copies of both a cover sheet (see section "Cover Sheets") and essay, along with a portfolio of 10-15 works, CD's or slides. The essay must be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than two pages. In the essay, applicants must address their preparation for, interests in, and future plans for their studio art major.

For the portfolio, include work produced in Studio Art courses or independently (independent work strongly encouraged). Good quality reproduction is required. All submissions must be appropriately labeled by title, media, date of completion, and course for which the work was done (if applicable). Resources may be available for preparing slides. Applicants should consult with their major advisors for more information on preparing slides.

Selection: The Studio Art faculty, in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid, will select the recipient of the Schnellock in Studio Art scholarship. Reviewers will focus on clear prose and statement of intention, accuracy of information, good writing skills, and quality of work represented in the portfolio.