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Shannon A. Broom '97 Scholarship (Annual)

This scholarship was established by Jan and Jules Broom as a tribute to their daughter. Shannon A. Broom was a 1997 graduate of the University of Mary Washington and the Studio Art program. Through this endowed scholarship she is lovingly remembered by friends, UMW faculty, and her family for her commitment to the field of art, her love for learning, and her joy in being part of the University of Mary Washington academic program.

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

Eligibility: Studio Art majors are eligible to apply.

Amount of Scholarship: TBA

Procedure for Application: Application requires hard copies of both a cover sheet (see section "Cover Sheets") and essay and 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, the applicant must state his or her qualifications and interests relatives to the scholarship description.

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 Broom scholarship. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need. Reviewers will focus on clear prose and statement of intention, accuracy of information, good writing skills, and quality of work presented in the portfolio.