Art Scholarship$500-$2,000 annually ($2,000-$8,000 over four years)

Gustavus Adolphus College and the Department of Art and Art History is committed to the liberal arts ideals and the Art Scholarship rewards talent in the visual arts, commitment to the field, and the potential for continued growth. Students do not need to major or minor within the department to qualify for or maintain the scholarship.

To Apply:

Students may apply for the Art Scholarship after applying for admission and receiving access to their Gustavus Applicant Portal. For full consideration, apply for the art scholarship by the Priority Deadline of December 1. If you apply after receiving a financial aid offer, your overall offer may be adjusted.

Needed for Application: 

Images: Upload 3-5 photos of your work (in PDF format), which will be used for an art critique by members of the Gustavus faculty.

Personal statement (choose one):
Share your background, activities, training, and experience in art.
Why do you want to pursue art in a liberal arts setting?
What are your college and post-baccalaureate goals and interests in art?
What do you hope to learn and how might you contribute to the art community at Gustavus?
Max word count: 500 words or 1 page. 

To Maintain:

Renewal of the scholarship requires taking one course per year in the department of Art and Art History and maintaining a 3.0 in those courses.