Art Majors Scholarships - University of Montevallo

The Department of Art awards scholarships to incoming freshmen/ transfer students and continuing Art majors. These merit-based scholarships require an application including a statement of purpose and portfolio submission. Applicants must be Art majors to be eligible and these scholarships must be applied for each year. Portfolios should contain a maximum of 10 images and/or links to video/sound art. The scholarship committee is looking for work that indicates who you are as an artist and/ or designer. Your statement of purpose should describe your plans for the future, while at the university or after, and any extracurricular activities that enhance your eligibility for this scholarship.

Who is eligible for the Freshman / Transfer Students Art Scholarship?

Applicants must be accepted to the University of Montevallo before applying for the Freshmen / Transfer Students Art scholarship. To receive the award students must be enrolled full-time and on track for a degree in Art for the entire 2024-2025 academic year. Scholarship monies will be divided evenly between the fall and spring semesters.

Freshmen / Transfer Students Art Scholarship

Statement of Purpose Why do you want to study art at the University of Montevallo
Portfolio of 10 digital images of your best artwork in any media (or links to video/sound files).
- Identify your work with the title of work, medium, size, and date
- Compile your images with information into a document (we recommend Google Slides or PowerPoint) and save it as a single PDF.
- View a SAMPLE PORTFOLIO
The UPLOAD FILE has to be under 25 MB for application upload.

New Freshmen & Transfer Students Art Scholarship Application

Who is eligible for the Current Student Scholarship?

Applicants must be currently enrolled as an Art major at the University of Montevallo before applying for the scholarship within the department. To receive the award, students must be enrolled full-time and on track for a degree in Art.

Current Students Portfolio Requirements

Statement of Purpose Why you want to study art at the University of Montevallo.
Portfolio of 10 digital images of your best artwork in any media (or links to video/sound files).
- Identify your work with title of work, medium, size, and date
- Compile your images with information into a document (we recommend Google Slides or PowerPoint) and save it as a single PDF.
- View a SAMPLE PORTFOLIO

The UPLOAD FILE has to be under 25 MB in size for application upload.

Current Students Scholarship Application

Available Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Description	Due Date	Open To
Martha Allen Memorial Scholarship in Art	The Martha Allen Memorial Scholarship in Art was established in honor of a long-time faculty member and alumna in art. Amount varies. Available to all art majors with financial need, and academic credentials. Quality portfolio required, and minimum 3.0 GPA.	Feb. 24, 2025,by 5 p.m.	Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Dean of Fine Arts Scholarship	Amount varies. Available to first-time students with an ACT of 22 or above or first-time transfers with a 3.0 or better GPA. Contact appropriate department or division: Art: (205) 665-6400; Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Theater: (205) 665-6210; Music: (205) 665-6670.	March 1, 2025	New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Jefferson County Alumni Art Association Scholarship	Amount varies. Awarded to an incoming freshman or transfer student who is a resident of Jefferson County and is committed to majoring in art.	March 1, 2025	New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Joan Gregory Art Scholarship	Amount varies. Awarded to an incoming freshman or transfer student committed to majoring in studio art and/or art education.	March 1, 2025	New Freshmen and Transfer Students
Madge Taylor Sims Scholarship	Amount varies. Available to sophomore, junior, or senior art students. Awarded based on the portfolio or other evidence of talent and desire to excel in art. A minimum GPA of 2.0.	Feb. 24, 2025,by 5 p.m.	Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Dorothy Robbins Mullican Scholarship	Established in 1991 by the Mullican family in honor of Dorothy Robbins Mullican, an alumna of the University of Montevallo. The scholarship is open to all junior and senior-level art majors.Amount varies. Available to a junior or senior art student committed to an art-related career.	Feb. 24, 2025,by 5 p.m.	Juniors, Seniors
Meacham-Metz Scholarship	Established in 2017 by Jonathan S. Meacham, in memory of his father, Donald Meacham, and in honor of Professor Emeritus Ted Metz. The scholarship is for new promising art students.Amount varies. Available to students within the College of Fine Arts, preference given to Art majors.	Feb. 24, 2025,by 5 p.m.	Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Southern Progress Scholarship in Graphic Design	Established in 2002 Art majors must have completed Art 255 Introduction to Graphic Design. Amount varies. A minimum GPA of 3.0 and a letter of intent are required with the application.	Feb. 24, 2025,by 5 p.m.	Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Ted Metz Scholarship	Established in 2017 by the generous giving of art alumni to recognize the forty-two years of distinguished teaching, service, and art by Professor Emeritus Ted Metz at the University of Montevallo.Amount varies. Available to all art majors who have demonstrated strong commitment and skills in art.	Feb. 24, 2025,by 5 p.m.	Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Virginia Barnes Memorial Scholarship	The Virginia Barnes Memorial Scholarship in Art was established in honor of a long-time faculty member and alumna in art.Amount varies. Available to all art majors with financial need.	Feb. 24, 2025,by 5 p.m.	Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
R. Marshall Pitts Sculpture Endowment Fund	The R. Marshall Pitts Sculpture Endowment Fund was established on January 22, 2008, for current art majors with a preference given to sculpture. Amounts vary.	Feb. 24, 2025,by 5 p.m.	Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
The Commander Marguerite Scholarship	Must have applied and been accepted to the University of Montevallo. Must have a demonstrated financial need for scholarship support. Must be in good standing with the University. Must be an Art major or minor. Eligibility may begin in freshman year and continue to graduation.	Feb. 24, 2025,by 5 p.m.	Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

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Scholarships

Nita Terrell

Administrative Assistant II

Station 6400 Montevallo, AL 35115

(205) 665-6400

terrell@montevallo.edu

Department of Art

Bloch Hall
Station 6400
Montevallo, AL 35115
M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(205) 665-6400
Art@montevallo.edu