Scholarships for Art Students

The Art Department provides five endowed scholarships exclusively for art majors or BFA candidates. These scholarships are made possible by friends and patrons of the Art Department, who wish to provide assistance to asipiring young artists through their college education. Details for these scholarships are provided below.

Should a student plan to seek more scholarships, Student Financial Services has more information on general scholarships such as the Excellence Scholarships and General Endowed Scholarships.

Hilda Mitchell Endowed Scholarship

Hilda Mitchell, a Decatur native, was a prodigious artist and a professor at the Florence State Teacher’s College (UNA’s predecessor). Her lengthy career inspired many local artists, educators, and professionals. The 江南体育 National 江南体育 Association honors Hilda Mitchell and continues her legacy of inspiring artists with this scholarship.

Scholarship Criteria

  • Full time juniors and seniors declared majors in art.
  • Minimum 2.75 GPA.
  • Submit two letters of recommendation attesting to applicant’s artistic talents, personality, and character.
  • Submit statement of philosophy and career goals.
  • Submit folding style portfolio of work.
  • Preference given to applicants who demonstrate high quality work in portfolios, with consideration given to academic merit, talent, character, and demonstrated achievement in art.
  • Portfolio should contain 15 examples of current work, both monochromatic and color, presented neatly, matted, or framed when suitable.
  • 3-D work may accompany the portfolio if it relates to the applicant’s area of interest.

This scholarship is non-renewable and lasts one year. However, students may reapply.

Patron’s Art Department Scholarship

The Art Department’s Patron scholarship is established through the collective generosity of alumni, community members, local artists, and art enthusiasts who wish to help more students understand and take part in Art. The donations have been collected into a single endowment over the years and now helps fund aspiring art students.

Scholarship Criteria

  • Declared major in art.
  • GPA not stipulated, nor specific geographical location.
  • Qualifications vary depending on student’s level of entry (freshman, transfer, or currently enrolled).
  • All applicants require presentation of portfolio and personal interview.

This scholarship is non-renewable and last