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Rosalie Chauncey Scholarship for the Study of Painting in Paris (Biennial)

Established in 1993, this scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates great potential for superior performance in drawing and painting. If the scholarship is not awarded in the advertised year, it may be available the next year depending on the decision of the Scholarship Coordinator. The Chauncey scholarship is not affiliated with an established program of study in France. Students who apply for and receive the scholarship should seek advice from their major advisor and the Office of International Programs to select an appropriate program of study in Paris. The scholarship may be awarded for a summer or semester term, or both.

Application Due Date: March 13, by 5 p.m. for study in spring and/or summer 2009, summer and/or fall 2008, or spring and/or summer 2009.

Eligibility: The recipient must be a matriculating UMW student at the time the scholarship money is used. The scholarship shall be awarded for the study of painting in Paris prior to the senior year. Studio Art majors are eligible to apply and must have completed their Major Assessment at the time of application. Students with strong drawing and painting skills are particularly encouraged to apply. Students with demonstrated financial need are also encouraged to apply.

Amount of Scholarship: TBA

Procedure for Application: Application requires hard copies of both a cover sheet (see section "Cover Sheeets") and essay and a portfolio of 10-15 works (drawing & painting only) in slide or CD format. The essay must be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than two pages. In the essay, applicants must state their qualifications and interests in the study of painting and address the following questions:

  • What qualifies you to study painting in Paris?
  • What are your goals?
  • What makes you a strong candidate for this scholarship?

For the portfolio, include work (drawing & painting only) 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 Scholarship Coordinator, in consultation with the Art History and Studio Art faculty, will select the recipient of the Chauncey scholarship. Reviewers will focus on clear prose and statement of intention, accuracy of information, good writing skills, quality of work represented in the portfolio, and potential for superior performance in drawing and painting.