2012-2013 Scholarship Application Process
Student scholarship recipients are chosen by the Foundation’s selection committee based on an application packet that includes:
1. A portfolio of works with a completed portfolio worksheet.
2. An artist’s statement.
3. A brief essay (3 paragraphs) on the subject “Why Art School?”
4. A recommendation from your art instructor or an art professional who knows your work well.
5. A description of financial need and circumstances.
The completed application packet for the 2012-2013 academic year is due by May 1, 2012. The committee may request interviews or additional information from the applicants at that time for the purpose of clarifying financial status, student interests, and additional details. The committee’s final decisions will be based on the demonstration of creativity, innovation, financial need and potential for achievement. Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decisions by June 1. All decisions are final.
The applicant must be either a High School senior, recent High School graduate, or currently enrolled in an art or design program at an accredited college or university. Funding will become available upon presenting evidence of acceptance and enrollment by the college or university.
You may apply for the following scholarships with a single application.
The Steele Foundation Scholarship Program
Applicants must be a Colorado resident, a visual arts major of any discipline, and may be at any level of study. Students who receive these scholarships can apply them at any college art program they choose to attend. Each scholarship award will be $2,500 for one academic year, divided into two terms.
The Carla Miranda and Dustin Peletier Memorial Scholarship Program
Applicants must be Sophomore level or above and the scholarship funds must be used at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design for regular full-time tuition. The award is $3,000 annually distributed in $1,000 increments over three terms.
The Gerald E. Ehrhart and Betty C. Ehrhart Memorial Scholarship Award
Applicants can be at any level of study, but the scholarship funds must be used at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design for regular full-time tuition. The award is $3,000 annually distributed in $1,000 increments over three terms
The Wall Street on Demand Graphic Design Scholarship Program
Applicants must be either a Junior or Senior Graphic Design major and the scholarship funds must be used at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design for regular full-time tuition. The award is $2,500 for one academic year, divided into two terms.
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and remain in good standing with the college or university. At the conclusion of each completed term, recipients must provide a copy of grades for the past school term as evidence of meeting the required grades standard for further funding.
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Scholarship Application
All Scholarship Application Packets must be completed and submitted online. You will be contacted when your application materials are received. Your letter of reference should be emailed to the attention of the Scholarship Selection Committee at: pjsfoundation@gmail.com, as well as any questions that you may have. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Please fill out the following form and submit your application online:
