Scholarships and Awards

Art and Design

Scroll through the entire list to explore available scholarships and awards.

To apply, click the button that matches your scholarship or award of interest.

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🎓 New & Transfer Student Scholarships

The John and Elva Griffon and Lon Nuell Memorial Scholarships
Open to incoming freshmen and transfer students entering Fall 2026.
🗓 Application Period: Monday, December 2 – Monday, March 2, 2026

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🎨 Art Education Scholarship

The Hester Ray Rogers Scholarship
Awarded to seniors majoring in Art Education who demonstrate:

• Compassion for others
• Loyalty to MTSU and the Department of Art and Design
• Academic excellence

Application Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026

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🖼 Art History Scholarship

The Jill Montgomery Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an exceptional Art and Design major with a concentration in Art History and a strong academic record.

Application Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026

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✏️ Outstanding Foundations Student Award

Recognizes outstanding Art majors or minors currently enrolled in Foundations-level courses.

Eligibility:

• Completion of 2 MTSU Foundations courses with a grade of B or higher, or
• Completion of 3 Foundations courses, with at least one at MTSU and a B average
• Current enrollment in ART 1610, 1620, 1630, 1640, or 1650
• Open to all Art majors (BFA Studio, BFA Graphic Design, BA/BS Visual Arts, BS Art Ed, BA/BS Art History)

Deadline: 11:45 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026
Questions? Email Mark.Mcleod@mtsu.edu

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🖋 Graphic Design Scholarships

Awarded by a committee of Graphic Design faculty.
Contact your Graphic Design advisor for details.
Application Window: Monday, December 1, 2025 – Monday, March 2, 2026

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Prefer to Text? Type and Send ‘Fancher’ to 41444

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🏆 Studio Art Scholarships

Application Deadline for All Studio Art Scholarships: Monday, March 2, 2026

Department of Art and Design Scholarship for Art Majors	– Awarded to one Studio Art major after the sophomore year.
James S. Gibson Sculpture Scholarship	– Awarded to one Studio Art major after the sophomore year.
Jerry’s Artarama | Nashville Art Supply Scholarship	– Awarded during the Spring Semester to one Studio Art major.
Charles W. and Ola Belle Massey Memorial Art Scholarship	– For Studio Art majors. Preference for Wilson County residents, Middle TN counties, and minority applicants
David G. LeDoux Scholarship	– For Studio Art majors.

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🖼 James S. Gibson Exhibition & Scholarship

Support students by purchasing artwork from the James S. Gibson Exhibition—half of each sale benefits Art and Design scholarships.
📞 For purchases, donations, or questions: 615-898-5532
📧 Email: eric.snyder@mtsu.edu

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🏅 Department Scholarships

Distinguished Service Award

Awarded based on exceptional service to the Department of Art and Design in the past academic year. Multiple awards may be granted. Application Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026

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Corning Museum of Glass – Summer Scholarship

Offered in partnership with the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York, this scholarship includes:

• Tuition for a one-week summer course
• Meals, materials, and airfare
• Semi-private onsite lodging

The scholarship recipient is responsible only for a $20 application fee and shuttle transportation to and from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM).
For full travel details, visit Corning’s Getting Here page.

For example, flights from Nashville (BNA) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) generally require one connection, most often through Detroit via Delta Air Lines.

Lodging:
Semi-private onsite lodging is included with the scholarship. Private accommodations are optional, subject to availability, and must be requested through—and paid directly to—the Corning Museum by the scholarship recipient.

Location:
The Corning Museum of Glass is located in the Crystal City area of Corning, New York, within the Finger Lakes Wine Country region. The Museum is easily accessible from I-86 (Exit 46) and is situated nearly halfway between New York City and Niagara Falls.

Discover:

To Apply:

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🎓 Arrowmont-Windgate University Fellowship

In partnership with Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (Gatlinburg, TN), this fellowship offers:

• A 1-week summer workshop
• Meals, housing, and travel stipend
  
• Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2026
• Questions: Erin.Anfinson@mtsu.edu

Arrowmont 2026 National Workshops:

Online Fellowship Application Form:

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🌟 Ascend Federal Credit Union – MTSU Arts Outstanding Student Scholarship

Awarded to continuing majors in Art/Design, Music, Dance, or Theatre who show exceptional promise and community contribution.
Selection: Each September, the recipient is chosen by the Department of Art and Design Chair, based on faculty recommendations.

Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026

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🎖College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Student in Art and Design Award

Awarded each Spring to a student who:

• Is an Art and Design major
• Demonstrates academic achievement
• Shows leadership and community engagement
• Actively participates in arts-related activities

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🌍 Lassie McDonald Crowder Travel Scholarship

Supports experiences such as:

• Study abroad
• Artist residencies (domestic/international)
• Professional training or internships

Eligibility:

• Junior or senior Art and Design major
• Priority is given to students who were not selected for the scholarship in the previous academic year.
• Cannot receive the award more than twice
• Recipients must publicly present their experience via a slideshow, exhibit, or blog.

Application Deadline: Ongoing; consult your faculty advisor or stop by the Art Office in Todd Hall, Room 223C.

Recipients are selected in consultation with faculty and the department chair.

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📱 Support Art and Design Students

Prefer to donate by phone?
📲 Text Fancher to 41444 to give.

For all scholarship inquiries:
Eric Snyder: eric.snyder@mtsu.edu
Jennifer Tweedie: jennifer.tweedie@mtsu.edu