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Incoming Student Scholarships

Incoming students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships in the School of Art and Design and the University. The scholarships and their respective requirements for application are itemized below:

1. The Office of Records and Registration awards academic Scholarships for partial tuition waivers. Awards are based on high achievement on the American College Testing (ACT) Program Assessment Test. Any student with a score of 26 or higher on the ACT and/or who ranks in the top 10% of his or her high school class is invited to compete for these scholarships. For an application contact Undergraduate Admissions, Mailcode 4701, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901 (618/536-4405).
2. Talent Scholarship for partial tuition waivers, awarded by the School of Art and Design. Awards are based on portfolio evaluation. Students interested in competing for these scholarships must have the following on file by March 15:
   1. Application for admission to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
   2. SIU School of Art and Design Talent Scholarship Application. Access to this online application    requires applicants to sign-in/login to SlideRoom. Completion of this application requires uploads including portfolio of applicant's art work (12–15 samples), a cover letter that includes a statement of plan of study, a biography or resume, and request of two (2) letters of recommendation from persons who best know the student's work (usually his or her instructors).
3. John R. and Eleanor R. Mitchell Foundation Awards (Mt. Vernon, IL): Two special Mitchell Scholarship monetary awards will be awarded by the School of Art and Design for the academic year. To be eligible for these scholarships, students must reside in one of the lower 34 counties of Illinois.
4. Minority Award: At least one of the Talent or Mitchell Scholarships will be awarded to a member of a traditional underrepresented group.
5. Art History Endowment Scholarships are intended for incoming students interested in an art history major. Application (download pdf)

A complete list of University and College of Liberal Arts scholarships is available from the Financial Aid Office website.

Current Student Scholarships

1. 1. Art History Endowment Scholarships are intended for students pursuing art history major.
      Application (download pdf)

   2. Windgate Charitable Foundation Scholarships and Grant Awards are intended to support art and design students who are looking to further develop or enhance the skills they have learned at the School of Art and Design. Please read each description clearly, and be sure to include all the required material. One application cannot be used for multiple awards.

      All applications will be received via email.
      Send all materials to: soadscholarships@siu.edu

      1. Windgate Charitable Foundation Educational Enrichment scholarships are awarded to an Art or Design major participating in the School of Art and Design’s Art & Culture in the Scottish Landscape program or other study abroad program requiring SIUC tuition. Will also consider off-campus, non-international programs as well. Award varies. Completion of this application requires documents including the application, statement of goals/objectives, resume, and a Study Abroad/off-campus proposal (should include outcome/benefit). Due March 15th.
         Educational Enrichment Application
      2. Windgate Charitable Foundation Educational Opportunity scholarships are awarded to current students majoring in Art or Design who demonstrate talent, effort, and need. Award varies. Completion of this application requires documents including the application, statement of goals/objectives, portfolio, and statement of need. See section D below. Due October 15th and March 15th.
         Educational Opportunity Application
      3. Windgate Charitable Foundation Undergraduate Research grants are awarded to current students majoring in Art or Design to offset research expenses (materials, publications, etc.) or the costs of study at specialized institutions other than SIUC (e.g. Penland, Pilchuck, Smithsonian Institution). Award varies. Completion of this application requires documents including the application, research proposal (to include what, where, etc.), resume, overall budget (especially including materials), outcome/benefit statement (other than BFA exhibition), and statement in support of larger research goals. Due October 15th and March 15th.
         Research Grant Application
   3. Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award Competition. Every year seniors in the School of Art and Design are eligible for the Rickert-Ziebold award. The Rickert-Ziebold Trust Award is a substantial cash award, endowed by the estate of the late Marguerite L. Rickert-Ziebold in honor of Joseph Rickert, prominent lawyer and state senator from Waterloo, and his family. Please email Professor Sun Kyoung Kim at sunkim@siu.edu for more information.
   4. Celine A. Chu Scholarship. Awarded to a current student majoring in Painting.
      Application.
   5. Professor Steven Belletire Design Scholarship. Awarded to one Industrial Design and one Communication Design major completing their 300-level design studio courses and continuing as full-time SoAD students the coming Fall semester. Complete the following forms of application and send both electronically to Design Area Head, Professor Aaron Scott at ascott@siu.edu.
      Application
      Addendum
   6. McNair Scholars Program
      Applications are available at mcnair.siu.edu. Please email rseymour@siu.edu or visit their office in Woody Hall B145 if you have questions.
   7. Office of Major Scholarship Advisement
      The Office of Major Scholarship Advisement (OMSA) provides advising and application assistance for all Southern Illinois University Carbondale students interested in pursuing nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships.

Fellowships

Windgate Fellowship Award

$15,000 for graduating seniors

One of the largest awards offered nationally to art students, the Windgate Fellowship Award was established to encourage and advance the development of serious, innovative artists in the United States whose work is in some way related to, or informed by, the process, material, traditions and/or sensibilities of craft. SIU is one of only 100 schools invited to participate in the competition. We will nominate two graduating seniors with exemplary skill in craft to compete nationally for this award.

Students interested in applying should meet with a faculty member in their area of specialization to discuss the application and nomination process. Apply to be nominated by submitting:

1. An artist’s statement
2. A CD with 10 images of your work
3. A résumé with any exhibitions, academic/artistic honors, or other relevant
   achievements
4. An unofficial transcript of your coursework at SIUC

Applications for nomination are due to the Advisement Office (Allyn 103) by the first week of November. Please contact the Advisement Office for specific dates. Undergraduate students graduating between December and August are eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming a citizen.

This list of scholarships, fellowships, grants, and internships although comprehensive, is not exhaustive. Please note that most of the competitions are annual, with the deadlines usually occurring approximately the same date each year. Always be sure to verify the current deadlines and eligibility requirements prior to submitting an application. Be certain to check for citizenship requirements, as in many cases U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Other Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships

Students interested in Graduate Fellowships/Scholarships should refer to the Graduate School’s website where further information may be found on the following fellowships:

• Delyte and Dorothy Morris Doctoral Fellowship
• Doctoral Fellowship
• Graduate Dean's Fellowship
• Master's Fellowship
• Graduate Scholarships
• Federal Work Study Graduate Assistantship
• Graduate Assistantship
• PROMPT Fellowship/Assistantship

Professional Development Fellowships

CAA (College Art Association) awards five Professional Development Fellowships in the Visual Arts of $5,000 each to outstanding students who will receive MFA degrees. Eligibility requirements and application guidelines will be available on the CAA website. These are annual awards. Deadline is typically early October.