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J. B. Walford Scholarship in Architecture & Related Areas (Annual)

Established in 1979 by the will of the late Aurelia B. Walford, this scholarship is awarded to majors in Art History, Studio Art, or Historic Preservation who have stated architecture-related career goals. The annual scholarship covers tuition and fee charges incurred for credit-awarding programs or courses that focus on architectural issues (architectural history, design, and historic preservation, including archaeology) during the academic year (as can be charged to the recipient's student account).

Application Due Date: March 13, by 5 p.m.

Eligibility: Majors in Art History, Studio Art, and Historic Preservation are eligible to apply and must have earned at least 60 academic credits and have a 3.2 minimum G.P.A. in the major and a 3.0 minimum G.P.A. in the overall degree program. Additionally, applicants must have attended the University of Mary Washington at least one academic year prior to application and have plans to pursue advanced study in architecture or architectural history or to seek employment in a related field.

Amount of Scholarship: TBA

Procedure for Application: Application requires two hard copies of both a cover sheet and essay; Studio Art majors must also submit 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 state their qualifications and interests relative to the scholarship criteria. Additionally, they must address their eligibility and the specific course/program/project that will serve their educational goals in architectural history, historic preservation, or design. Additional supporting material (bibliography, endnotes, goals, etc.) related to the scope of their intended project or studies beyond the two-page essay may be attached.

For the portfolio (for Studio Art majors), 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 Departments of Art & Art History and Historic Preservation will select the recipient of the J. B. Walford 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 (if a portfolio is submitted).