Art

ALBER, MARY L. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Available to:
Must be a full-time student, successfully completed a minimum of 60 credits, be an art major seeking an education certificate. Must demonstrate both a strong interest in art education and the potential to become a successful teacher in art. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Provided by:
A gift from Ethel Rice and Owen Sharp originating from the estate of Mary Alber.

Amount:
Award depends on funds available.

Selected by:
Donor Scholarship Committee.

Application:
Contact the Department of Art and Music for scholarship application and deadline information. (970) 943-2071 - Quigley Hall 101

GERHARDT, CHARLES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Available to:
Applicants for the Charles J. Gerhardt Memorial Scholarship must be full time, junior or senior level sudents majoring in either Art or English and must be maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.  The award will alternate every year between an Art and English major.

Provided by:
Family and friends to honor the memory of one of Western's most outstanding students and to perpetuate his name as a symbol to other young men and women of outstanding achievement.

Amount:
Award depends on funds available.

Selected by:
Scholarship Selection Committee of the Department of Art and Music or Scholarship Selection Committee of the Department of Communication Arts, Language and Literature.

Application:
Submit a letter of application and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the appropriate department to the chairperson of the appropriate department (see other below). Deadline is April 1st.

Other:
Award is rotated among the two departments. For Spring 2012 students need to contact the English Department.

GROSLAND, AUGUST J. ART ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

Available to:
Students majoring in Art. Must be a full-time student who has completed a minimum of 30 hours.

Provided by:
Dr. "Gus" Grosland, Professor of Art and Chairman of the Art Department for many years.

Amount:
Award depends on funds available.

Selected by:
Western State College Art Program Faculty.

Application:
Contact the Department of Art and Music for scholarship application and deadline information. (970) 943-2071 - Quigley Hall 101

IRWIN, JAMES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN ART: ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Available to:
Art major with an Architecture or Environmental Design emphasis with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Must be in need of financial assistance and show a dedication to excellence.

Provided by:
Family and Friends of James Irwin.

Amount:
Award depends on funds available.

Selected by:
Art Department Faculty.

Application:
Contact the Department of Art and Music for scholarship application and deadline information. (970) 943-2071 - Quigley Hall 101

JULIO, MARSHA T. ART SCHOLARSHIP

Available to:
Outstanding junior or senior female art students. Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Provided by:
Family and friends of Marsha Julio, spouse of long- time WSC Art Professor Pat Julio.

Amount:
Award depends on funds available.

Selected by:
WSC Art Scholarship Selection Committee.

Application:
Contact the Department of Art and Music for scholarship application and deadline information. (970) 943-2071 - Quigley Hall 101

RICE, ETHEL M. ART SCHOLARSHIP

Available to:
Must be a full-time student, successfully completed a minimum of 60 credits and be a declared Art major. Must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or greater.

Provided by:
A gift from Ethel Rice, revered WSC librarian.

Amount:
$1000

Selected by:
Donor Scholarship Committee.

Application:
Contact the Department of Art and Music for scholarship application and deadline information. (970) 943-2071 - Quigley Hall 101

SCHELE, DR. LINDA MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP

Available to:
Art majors who can demonstrate financial need. Students must be full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.  Preference will be given to non-traditional students, single parents, women, minorities, participants in WSC Spectrum and those using technical assistance.

Provided by:
Established by Dr. Heather Orr.

Amount:
Award depends on fund availability.

Selected by:
Art Faculty in consultation with the Financial Aid Office.

Application:
Contact the Department of Art and Music for scholarship application and deadline information. (970) 943-2071 - Quigley Hall 101

TOBEY, GENE MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP

Available to:
Art majors who have been accepted into the Art program and can demonstrate financial need.

Provided by:
Gene’s wife, Rebecca, and his two children, Josh and Jami, and other family and friends.

Amount:
Award depends on funds available.

Selected by:
Art Faculty

Application:
Contact the Department of Art and Music for scholarship application and deadline information. (970) 943-2071 - Quigley Hall 101