The Department of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the Fall 2019 Fine Arts Scholarship Competition.
The competition is open to all degree seeking, undergraduate students attending Winthrop
University for the first time (freshman and transfer students) during the 2020-2021
academic year. Students must declare a major within the Department of Fine Arts: Studio
Art (includes the disciplines of painting, jewelry/metals, sculpture, printmaking,
ceramics, photography, and video), Art Education, or Art History.
Scholarship amounts will vary based on the decision of the Fine Arts scholarship committee.
Students selected for an award have the opportunity to renew their scholarship for
up to three years after the initial award year providing they remain in good academic
standing as a full-time student in the Department of Fine Arts. Out-of-state students
selected for this award are eligible to receive the scholarship amount in addition
to an out-of-state tuition waiver (valued at $14,330 for the 2019-2020 academic year).
This scholarship is contingent on admission to Winthrop University. An online application can
be found at www.winthrop.edu/admissions. Acceptance of this award does not impact eligibility for other Winthrop academic
scholarships offered by the Office of Admissions.
A live portfolio review and critique by our internationally acclaimed Fine Art faculty at Winthrop
University is open for registration to students planning to pursue degrees in Studio
Art or Art Education. An essay review is available for students planning to pursue
a degree in Art History.
Submission of a digital portfolio for review and critique by our internationally acclaimed faculty is open to students
planning to pursue degrees in Studio Art or Art Education. Digital essay submissions
are being accepted for students planning to pursue a degree in Art History.
After the November 2 priority deadline, digital portfolios/essays will be accepted
and awards will be disseminated on a rolling basis until available funds are exhausted.
Notification of Awards:
The first round of scholarship notifications will be sent to all participants approximately
two weeks after the November 2 priority deadline. Remaining award amounts will be
disseminated until available funds are exhausted.
Questions about the Art History essay contest?
Dr. Kyle Grant Sweeney sweeneyk@winthrop.edu
Questions about the Fine Arts portfolio contest?
Mark Hamilton hamiltonm@winthrop.edu