Betty Harlan Memorial Art Scholarship

Here are some common eligibility criteria that you may find for visual arts scholarships:

• Artistic Ability: Visual arts scholarships often prioritize students who demonstrate exceptional talent and artistic ability in their chosen medium. This may be assessed through the submission of a portfolio or samples of the applicant’s artwork.
• Field of Study: Scholarships may be available for various areas of visual arts, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphic design, illustration, or other specialized disciplines. Ensure that the scholarship aligns with your specific field of study or artistic focus.
• Enrollment Status: Scholarships may require applicants to be enrolled or planning to enroll in a visual arts program at an accredited institution. Both undergraduate and graduate students may be eligible, depending on the scholarship.
• Academic Performance: Some scholarships consider academic achievements, such as a minimum GPA requirement, as part of the eligibility criteria. However, for many visual arts scholarships, artistic talent and potential are weighted more heavily than academic performance.
• Letters of Recommendation: Scholarships may require applicants to submit letters of recommendation from art teachers, professors, or professionals in the field who can speak to the applicant’s artistic abilities, potential, and character.
• Essays or Artist Statements: Scholarships may require applicants to submit essays or artist statements that discuss their artistic journey, influences, goals, or a description of their submitted artwork.