Saturday, May 2, 2009

Cool Scholarship Opportunities

Krylon Clear Choice Art Scholarship
http://www.krylon.com/krylon-weblogic/art/

High school seniors, college freshmen, and college sophomores majoring in a visual arts program such as painting, drawing or sketching (excluding graphic design, interior design, film, music or the performing arts) are invited to submit portfolios of 3-6 high resolution images of their art work. An artist's statement, letter of recommendation, and transcript are also required to apply.

Deadline: May 31, 2009
Prize: $1000 + gift package of Krylon sprays and adhesives
Rules & Application Form: http://www.krylon.com/pdf/Krylon_Art_Scholarship_App.pdf



National Sculpture Society Scholarship
http://www.nationalsculpture.org/nss/index.cfm/method/main.scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for figurative or representational works of sculpture. Students must submit images of their sculptures on a CD. Applicants must also submit letters of recommendation and proof of financial need. Complete rules and additional details are available at the NSS website.

Deadline: June 1, 2009
Prize: $2,000



Swakhamer Video Contest for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
http://www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/video-contest/2009/index.htm

President Obama has stated, “This is the moment to begin the work of seeking the peace of a world without nuclear weapons.” How can we achieve a world free of nuclear weapons by the year 2020? Once this is achieved, how can we make sure that the “nuclear genie” stays in the bottle forever? Make a video of 3 minutes or less addressing these questions.

Deadline: June 15, 2009
Prize: $1000



Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest

http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150

The Voice of Democracy National Audio Essay Contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12. You must write and record an essay of between three and five minutes. The theme of your essay must be "Does America still have Heroes?"

Deadline: November 1, 2009
Prize: $30,000

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