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Art Scholarship Application

Each year the Art Department awards several art scholarships to new incoming students. These awards are determined on a competitive basis and require the submission of an art portfolio on CD-ROM and the completion of this application. 

Qualifications:

  • New entering student (fall term entry only)
  • Demonstrated ability in art (evidenced in portfolio)
  • Completed admissions application and acceptance for full-time study
  • Major in art, art therapy, digital arts, new media production or graphic design

The Portfolio (CD submission required):

  • In-person Portfolio Reviews are conducted during Admission Open House Days.
  • All applicants must submit a portfolio on a CD to be considered for a scholarship.  
  • The portfolio should include artwork that best represents the depth and breadth of your abilities.
  • The portfolio should contain 10 examples of your best work.
  • Drawing examples (from life) should be included.
  • Examples in all media are encouraged.
  • Digital images should be in JPEG format.
  • Label each image with title, medium, size and date.
  • Mail CD portfolio and application to:
    • Sarah Braithwood
      University of Tampa
      401 W. Kennedy Blvd.
      Tampa, FL 33606-1490
     

Deadline for scholarship consideration: Feb. 1  

*You must be an accepted student to be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.


CD portfolios will NOT be returned.

Last Name:   First Name:
Address 1:    
Address 2:    
City: State:
Zip: Country:
Phone Number: E-mail:


Applicant Status (check one):  

First-year student (traditional freshman)
Transfer student from another college/university

Emphasis Interest (check all that apply):  

Ceramics Drawing Digital Arts
Graphic Design Painting Printmaking
Photography Sculpture  


Personal Statement—Explain why you wish to undertake university study in art. Describe your creative interests and professional goals.

 

 
Image Identification List (to coincide with images on CD):

 

1. Title: Size:  
  Medium: Date:  
2. Title: Size:  
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3. Title: Size:  
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4. Title: Size:  
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5. Title: Size:  
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6. Title: Size:  
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7. Title: Size:  
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8. Title: Size:  
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9. Title: Size:  
  Medium: Date:  
10. Title: Size:  
  Medium:   Date:  


Checklist for scholarship consideration:

1) You have been accepted by UT as a full-time student
2) This completed application form
3) 10 image portfolio on CD (each image labeled with title, size and media)