Visual Arts Scholarships

The Camille Olivia Hanks-Cosby Scholarship, a merit based award, was provided to assist Fine Arts students with their tuition

Scholarship Guidelines

Visual Arts students must maintain a minimum of a 3.00 average in their major professional courses in Visual Arts AND a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative GPA overall.

Scholarship Process

1. Applicants must complete a scholarship / merit application. This application must be accompanied by letter of intent, RESUME, 2-3 letters of recommendation (ONE MUST BE BY A FULL-TIME ART FACULTY MEMBER or HS ART TEACHER, on letterhead and signed), current unofficial transcript and self-addressed stamped envelope.

2. The Scholarship Committee will arrange a conference with applicant(s).

3. Applicants must present a portfolio of at 6 - 10 images on a jump drive as a PowerPoint presentation. This work must of high quality and exhibit good skill and craftsmanship. A self-addressed stamped envelope must accompany the packet for the return of materials.

4. Students currently enrolled at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University may apply by completing all of the requirements listed above.

5. Applicants shall be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. The students shall be provided a written copy of the review. Evaluations and recommendations for retention shall be based on the following criteria:

• Potential in the discipline
• Overall quality and demonstrated growth in work
• Cooperativeness and overall attitude
• Grade point average

Purpose

•  A special fund scholarship to assist talented students who declare Visual Arts as their major
• To reward talented students for their achievements and participation in Visual Arts
• To assist deserving students in meeting their unmet financial needs