East Carolina University
 
College of Fine Arts and Communication
School of Art and Design




Scholarships and Awards

Scholarship Program
School of Art and Design scholarships for undergraduate students are awarded primarily on
the basis of ability as reflected in the art portfolio, academic excellence, and with some
scholarships, need. Most scholarships are awarded to students already in attendance in the
School of Art and Design. Scholarships are contingent upon certain guidelines and availability of funding.

NOTE: Scholarship applications are accepted and awards made during each spring semester for the upcoming academic year.

All applications must be submitted to the School of Art Media Center
By 5pm Thursday, March 31, 2011


Calendar

February 4, F, 2011: Scholarship information and applications forms are available in the School of Art and Design Media Center
March 31, TH, 2011: All applications due in the SOAD Media Center by 5pm
April 5, T, 2011: The list of Scholarship recipients posted
April 8, F, 2011: Applications returned to the SOAD Media Center   


School of Art and Design  2011-2012 Scholarships
Applications are available in the SOAD Media Center

Scholarships                  Amount   Availability    (min) GPA    Major Requirement
Claire E. Armstrong         $ 600                1                3.0            Art (G)
Art History                      $ 300                2                2.5           Art History (U)
Richard Bean Memorial   $ 500                3                2.5           Graphic design (U: So/J/S)
                                                                                                    Photography, Illustration
                                                                                                    Animation/Interactive Design
Tran & Marilyn Gordley  $ 600               1                2.5           Painting (U: J/S)
Gravely Foundation          $ 500               2                3.0           Art (U: J/S; G)
Nell Graves                     $ 500                2               none        Ceramics (U: J/S)
Wellington B. Gray           $ 500                1               none         Art Education (U: J/S)
Hanna & Jodi Jubran     $ 500                1                3.0           Sculpture (U: So/J)
Hannah Graduate            $ 1000              2                3.0            Art (G)
Hartley                             $ 1000              2                3.0           Painting (G)
John R. McIntyre              $ 500                1                none        Ceramics (U/G: consult Seo Eo)
ECAF/Richard B. Dollar  $ 500               4                none        Graphic Design (U)
S & K Mason                     $ 1000             1                none         Animation (U)
SOAD Pool                       $ 500               2                 3.0           Art (U/G)   
UBE                                  $ 500                2                 3.0           Art (U)
Willis                                 $ 500               2                 3.0           Textiles (U)
Out of State-                     $ 950                7                none         Art (U/G)
Special Talent Tuition Waivers

The Scholarships may vary in amount and are subject to change based on funding.
Keys:  G = Graduate; U = Undergraduate; So = Sophomore; J = Junior; S = Senior;
Art = Art History/Art Education/Studio


Scholarship Descriptions
  • Richard Steven Bean Memorial Scholarship in Communication Arts (awarded to a full time undergraduate majoring in art with a concentration in Communication Arts)
  • Art Enthusiasts Scholarships (awarded to a full time undergraduate currently majoring in art) University Book Exchange Scholarship (awarded to a full time undergraduate currently majoring in art)
  • Jenni K. Jewelry Scholarship (awarded to a full time undergraduate majoring in art with a concentration in Metal Design)
  • Claire E. Armstrong Graduate Fellowship (awarded to an accepted or full time graduate Master of Fine Arts student)
  • DeElla Wade Willis Scholarship (awarded to a full time undergraduate student who has either been accepted for or is concentrating in Textile Design, Fabric Design or Weaving Design)
  • K Eastern Carolina Advertising Scholarship (awarded on a rotation basis between the School of Art and Design, Department of Marketing and the School of Communication to a student in an advertising-related field)
  • Gravely Foundation Scholarship (awarded to a rising junior, senior or graduate art student who has been accepted for admission or is currently full time)
  • Tran and Marilyn Gordley Scholarship (a recruitment scholarship awarded to an accepted student on the basis of artistic talent, minimum or projected 2.5 GPA, demonstrated commitment to art)
  • Wellington B. Gray Memorial Scholarship in Art Education (awarded to a full time undergraduate student accepted into Art Education)
  • Out of State, Special Talent Tuition Waivers (awarded to out-of-state art students in an amount not to exceed $475 per year)
  • North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program ECU Teaching Fellows participate in academic seminars, leadership development opportunities, professional internships, and social and cultural experiences. Throughout the four years, East Carolina University Teaching Fellows also work as tutors, travel with other fellows, study in classes offered through the Honors Program, perform service work, plan recruitment initiatives and serve on various committees. For more information on our program: Mary Beth Corbin, Director, Speight 203, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, 252-328-4126