Art and Design

Scholarships and Awards

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

Click the appropriate button or link to apply.

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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 – March 3, 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: 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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Support Design Students | Donate today:

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

[Click here to apply.]

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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

Department 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

A partnership with the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York, this scholarship covers:

• Tuition for a 1-week summer course
• Meals, materials, and airfare
• Student pays only a $20 application fee and a possible shuttle fare

Application Deadline: Noon, Saturday, February 21, 2026

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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 Chair of the Department of Art and Design, based on faculty recommendations.

Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025

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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

Application Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2026

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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 not selected for the scholarship during 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, 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