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Scholarships

The MTSU Art Department offers several scholarships to art majors who have been enrolled for at least one semester and who have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Monetary amounts of scholarships in the Art Department depend upon yearly private contributions.

The Charles W. and Ola Belle Massey Memorial Art Scholarship is given to two Studio Art majors. Applicants for this award must demonstrate promise with a proven academic record. In addition,priority consideration is given first to Tennessee State residents from Wilson county,then to those from counties in Middle Tennessee,and finally to those from other areas of Tennessee. Additional consideration given to minority individuals, particularly Native Americans and African Americans.

The Dr. Charles M. Brandon Scholarship in Art is given to one junior or senior Studio Art major. Applicants for this award must also demonstrate promise with a proven academic record.

The Hester Ray Rogers Scholarship is based on commitment to Art Education. Additional criteria are a demonstrated compassion for people, loyalty to the Art Department and the University, and demonstrated academic excellence.

The Art Enrichment Scholarships are awarded to three oustanding Art students: one Freshman, one Sophomore, and one Junior.

The Morris Brandon Scholarship is awarded to the most promising second-semester Junior Art student.

The Charles Massey Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Upper Division Art Student.

The The Lon Nuell Memorial Art Scholarship and
John and Elva Griffin Memorial Art Scholarship are each awarded to incoming freshman. In addition to the application, a portfolio of images of your work must also be sent to the Art Department review committee. Please click here to download specifications for sending in your portfolio. Applications and portfolios due Monday, March 15, 2010.