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Art Scholarship Application
To receive full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by February 1st. To be eligible, applicants must also complete the Foundation scholarship application by February 1st. Application can be found here.
Direct all questions to Ashley Johnston at aljohnston03@ysu.edu or 330-941-3627.
All awards when combined with all other financial assistance will not exceed the cost of full tuition, books and supplies.
The Florence Simon Beecher Talent Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student majoring in art. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and submit an annual portfolio of recent artwork. This scholarship is available to incoming and current art students.
The David Hume Kennerly Scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in photography or digital media. The student must be of sophomore standing or higher. Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and include in their application an artist’s statement and a digital portfolio of 10-12 works to be evaluated by the selection committee. Applicants must complete the FAFSA.
The Elaine S. Glasser Art Education Award is given in memory of Elaine S. Glasser, Professor of Art. Applicant must be a junior or senior majoring in art education (can be a B.F.A. or B.S. E.D. student), and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Student must submit a written statement demonstrating need and a commitment to teach at least two years within the first five years after graduation. If not the award must be repaid.
The Florence Simon Beecher Talent Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student majoring in art. The student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and submit an annual portfolio of recent artwork.
The George Meshel Scholarship is awarded to a studio art student with a concentration in painting or interdisciplinary studio arts. The applicant must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Applications must include an artist’s statement and a portfolio of 10-12 works to be evaluated by the selection committee.
The Howard I. Fisher Memorial Scholarship will be awarded through a memorial fund in remembrance of Howard I. Fisher. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, complete the FAFSA, and include in their application a letter expressing interest and a digital portfolio of 10-12 works to be evaluated by the selection committee.
The Margaret Evans Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an art education major who has successfully completed the Freshman Foundation Portfolio Review. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete the FAFSA, and submit with their application a letter expressing interest and a digital portfolio of 10-12 works to be evaluated by the selection committee.
The Robert J. Yalch Endowment Scholarship will be awarded to a student who majors in art. Applicants must submit with their application a letter expressing interest and a digital portfolio of 10-12 works to be evaluated by the selection committee.
The Robert J. Yalch Photo Award will be given to outstanding students majoring in photography. Applicants must be in sophomore standing. Students must submit with their application an artist’s statement, a letter expressing interest, and a digital portfolio of 10-12 works to be evaluated by the selection committee.
The Ron Mistovich Emerging Artist Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a current sophomore, junior, or senior art student. Applicants must be full-time students with a minimum overall 3.25 GPA. Applications must include a statement of need, a statement of interest, and a portfolio of 10-12 works to be evaluated by the selection committee. The scholarship is renewable, but the applicant must submit to the application and review process yearly.
The Theodore R. Cubbison Scholarship is awarded to current students majoring in painting or printmaking who have successfully completed their freshman year. Applications must include an artist’s statement and a portfolio of 10-12 works, including drawings, to be evaluated by the selection committee.