Application and Portfolio are due February 4, 2008

Merit scholarships are reserved for students who demonstrate superior talent in art and/or design. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of a portfolio examination, which takes place in January prior to the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. The scholarships are renewable for up to three academic years (a total of four years-worth of awards) of the student's undergraduate program. Renewals are also based on a portfolio evaluation, as well as academic standing.

Work submitted should exhibit technical competence and formal understanding. Studio art work should demonstrate personal creative expression. Graphic design work should show insight into the use of design to solve a specific communication problem. Please read the guidelines carefully. Late or incomplete portfolios will not be accepted.

Scholarship recipients will also be inducted into the TCU Honor Society of Artists and Designers.

Guidelines

• Fill out the Application completely.
•  Submit a statement of artistic goals/personal statement (one typewritten page).
• Have two letters of recommendation mailed directly to the Art Department.
• Submit 15-20 35mm images on color slides or CD in JPEG or TIFF format.
• Five of the works must be drawings exploring a single subject in real space, preferably a still life (not from a photograph or reproduction or invention).
• Each slide or digital image must be clearly marked with your name, the size, medium and date of completion of the work. Place slides in a 9” x 11” clear plastic slide file sheet for safe handling. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your work.
• If you send original works, each one should be clearly labeled with your name. They must be packed in a reusable container and return postage/shipping must be provided if the portfolio is not being picked up in person.
• Include a list of slides/images submitted. For each image indicate the slide or image number (1-20), the medium, size (in inches) of the work, date completed, title of the work (if applicable). Your name, address and phone number must be included on this page and the total number of slides/images submitted must be stated.
• The portfolio and application should be delivered or mailed to:
  Department of Art & Art History
  2800 South University Drive at Cantey Street
  Moudy Building, room 245 North
  Fort Worth, TX 76129