Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships, USA

Description
World studio AIGA Scholarships benefit minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying art and design disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. Our primary aims are:

• To increase diversity in the creative professions
• To foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow

The following are the amount of the scholarship:

•  Basic scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $2,000–$3,000.
• Up to two additional awards may be given in an amount up to $5,000 at the jury’s discretion.
• Honorable mention prizes in the amount of $500 cash are also awarded.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be citizens of the United States or possess a green card
• Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a discipline listed (Advertising (art directiononly), Fine Arts, Graphic Design, illustration, Interactive Design/Motion Graphics, Photography
• Applicants must be matriculated (or planning to matriculate) at accredited colleges and universities in the United States.
• Though not a requirement, minority status is a significant factor considered in jury decisions.
• Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA.
• Scholarships are only awarded to those students who are in financial need

Application Procedure
Entries will be evaluated by a jury of creative professionals appointed annually by Worldstudio Foundation and AIGA. In selecting the winning entries, jurors will take into account a number of factors including: quality of submitted work, financial need, minority status, academic record, recommendations, and strength of written statement.

Submission Deadline
Around March every year

Website Link
http://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship/