In 2022-2023, the UAB Department of Art and Art History is offering new full tuition scholarships for the Diversity and Inclusion Scholars Program in the Visual Arts, thanks to support from the Windgate Foundation.

Requirements:

1. Completed Bsmart application
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images) via Slideroom. Portfolio details can be found on the Slideroom site.

Eligibility:

• The faculty of the Department of Art and Art History will choose the Diversity and Inclusion Scholars from among applicants.
• Diversity and Inclusion Scholars must be full-time students registered for at least twelve semester hours in the term for which the scholarship is paid.
• The applicant must be an Art major with a concentration in Art Studio in the Department of Art & Art History.
• Applicants must be a current or incoming undergraduate from any year with at least 2 full semesters left before graduation.
• Applicants must have at minimum an academic record of a 2.75 GPA overall and a 3.0 average in all art courses.
• The scholarship will be paid in the Fall and Spring semesters.
• If a Scholar withdraws in a term for which the Scholar receives a stipend, or fails to maintain a “C” average, any balance of the Scholarship will not be paid.
• The Diversity and Inclusion Scholars Program in the Visual Arts Scholarship will be used to provide aid to underrepresented students and to support school/college/unit’s goal of promoting a diverse student body, which is key to its educational mission. The grant states that when awarding this scholarship special consideration be given to underrepresented students, including but not limited to first-generation college students; students who have faced challenging social, economic, educational, cultural, or other life circumstances; or students who demonstrate a commitment to bringing diverse people together or demonstrate achievement and determination in the face of personal challenges.

The Department of Art and Art History awards Incoming Freshman Scholarships each year. Awards are granted based on academic and artistic and art historical scholarly promise evident in the application submitted.

Requirements:

1. Completed Application
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images) via Slideroom or a representative portfolio of writing including at least two papers on art historical subjects submitted via Bsmart. Portfolio details can be found on the Slideroom site.

*This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications.

Rules governing the award and tenure of the scholarship:

1. The applicant must be entering UAB with the intention to major in Art or Art History.
2. There is no set GPA standard to be considered for the scholarship, however the applicants academic record will be one of the factors considered when reviewing all applications.
3. The applicant must be a full-time student registered for at least twelve semester hours in the Fall term. If the student withdraws in a term for which they are receiving the stipend, or fails to maintain a "C" average, any balance of the scholarship will not be paid.
4. Award is contingent upon the applicant's acceptance to the University.

The Friends of the Department of Art and Art History provide funds for merit Senior Scholarships in art each year. Art and Art History majors who will be seniors in the fall semester may apply. Applicant are encourage to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:

1. Completed application.
2. A representative portfolio of writing including at least two papers on art historical subjects submitted via Bsmart and/or a representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images) via Slideroom. Portfolio details can be found on the Slideroom site.

*This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications.

Rules governing the award and tenure of the scholarship:

1. The applicant must be, by the beginning of the fall semester, a senior who has completed at least 92 semester hours of undergraduate work. At least 24 of these hours must have been at UAB.
2. The applicant must be a major in art (art studio or art history).
3. The applicant must have at minimum an academic record of 2.75 GPA overall and a 3.0 average in all art courses.
4. The faculty of the Department of Art and Art History will choose the Art Scholars from among applicants. If there is no applicant who is qualified in the judgement of the faculty, no scholarship will be awarded.
5. The Art and Art History Scholarship will be paid in the Fall term.
6. The Art Scholar must be a full-time student registered for at least 12 semester hours in in the Fall term in which the Scholarship is paid.
7. If the Scholar withdraws in a term for which the Scholar receives a stipend, or fails to maintain a "C" average, any balance of the scholarship will not be paid.

The Department of Art and Art History awards the Friends of the Department of Art and Art History Scholarship to an incoming freshman or current student majoring in Art or Art History. The award is granted from the previous year fundraising membership of the UAB Friends of the Department of Art and Art History. and meant to encourage recruitment and retention for students. Applicants are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:

1. Completed Department Scholarship Application Form.
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images) via Slideroom or a representative portfolio of writing including at least two papers of art historical subjects submitted via Bsmart. Portfolio details can be found on the Slideroom site.

*This one portfolio will be used to review all of your art studio scholarship applications.

Rules governing the award and tenure of the scholarship:

1. The applicant must have at minimum an academic record of a 3.0 GPA overall. The faculty of the Department of Art and Art History will choose the scholarship from among the applicants. The scholarship will be paid in the fall semester.
2. If the student withdraws in a term for which they receive a stipend, or fails to maintain a "C" average, any balance of the scholarship will not be paid.

Two BA Art Studio or BFA students will be chosen to receive a scholarship to attend a weeklong workshop over the summer term. The scholarship is valued at approximately $1,200 and includes course fee, application fee, meals & housing in dormitory style facilities and a $300 stipend that may be used for travel or materials fee. Arrowmont offers a rich assortment of classes covering many disciplines. Applicants are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:

1. Completed application submitted via B-Smart.
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images) via Slideroom. Portfolio details can be found on the Slideroom site.
3. The applicant should submit a ranked list of their top three choices for courses with their application package (www.arrowmont.org). Please include the ranked list in the B-Smart application.

Arrowmont Rules Governing the Scholarship:

The selected scholarship applicant will be asked to review the upcoming summer Arrowmont summer class offerings (www.arrowmont.org) to select class choices (rank the top three choices) and to select housing. Arrowmont will place the student in the course from the ranked list based on availability and enrollment figures. NOTE: If a two-week class is selected, the student is responsible for the additional course fee and meals/housing costs. Students may upgrade their housing for an additional charge to be covered by the student.

The Department of Art and Art History awards the Bernice C. Thomas Scholarship to a student majoring in Art or Art History. Mr. Cleophus Thomas, Jr., and Dr. Carla N. Thomas have made generous gifts for the purpose of creating an endowed scholarship in honor of the life and legacy of Ms. Bernice C. Thomas at UAB. The scholarship fund is to assist deserving students, from under-represented, low-income, and minority populations whose enrollment would further the University's compliance with its court-imposed remedial obligation to diversify its student body, in the Department of Art and Art History, and in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

Requirements:

1. Completed application submitted via B-Smart.
2. A representative portfolio (minimum of 10 and up to 15 images) via Slideroom. Portfolio details can be found on the Slideroom site.

Rules governing the award and tenure of the The Bernice C. Thomas Scholarship:

1. The applicant must demonstrate significant academic and artistic promise and must maintain a strong academic record.
2. The faculty of the Department of Art and Art History will choose the Thomas Scholar. If there is no applicant who is qualified in the judgment of the faculty, no scholarship will be awarded that year.
3. To the extent permitted by law permitted by law, priority of consideration shall be given to applicants from under represented, low-income, and minority populations whose enrollment would enhance the diversity of the student population of the University's Department of Art and Art History.
4. The Thomas Scholar must be a full-time student registered for at least twelve semester hours in the term for which the scholarship is paid. A student using the award in the summer must be registered for 9 semester hours.
5. If the Scholar withdraws in a term for which the Scholar receives a stipend, or fails to maintain a "B" average, any balance of the Scholarship will not be paid.
6. Recipients of the scholarship are eligible to apply for the award in subsequent years as long as they maintain and overall 3.0 GPA and maintain full time enrollment status.

The Department of Art and Art History awards the Betty Loeb Scholarship for Painting to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the Painting Program. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and preference will be given to those with financial need.

Requirements:

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or admitted to, the Painting Program in the Department of Art and Art History.
2. Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed prior to the time of application.
3. Preference will be given to applicants who are deserving of financial assistance as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.
4. Applicants for consideration should be submitted by the announced deadline.
5. Annual award – recipients of the scholarship are eligible to apply for award in subsequent years as long as they maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average.

This scholarship will be used to assist students who are juniors in the Department of Art and Art History in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB.

Requirements:

1. Department of Art and Art History student.
2. Junior standing.

The Edward H. Atchison Endowment Fund for Scholarships in the Visual and Performing Arts is open to all students currently enrolled in or admitted to a College of Arts and Sciences Visual and Performing Arts degree-granting program – Art and Art History, Theater, or Music. The Edward H. Atchison Endowment Fund for Scholarships in the Visual and Performing Arts is a four-year scholarship which covers twelve hours of in-state tuition and fees for the Fall and Spring terms.

Rules governing the award and tenure of the scholarship:

1. To be considered, student must demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities, as well as hold a minimum GPA of a 2.5 or higher.
2. In order to receive this award, students must be enrolled full time as well maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher.
3. Students must also be making efficient progress towards graduation and must be enrolled in coursework required for their College of Arts and Sciences degree program during the semester of designated disbursement. Students not meeting these conditions will have their scholarships terminated.
4. The scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, and study away students.

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The Department of Art and Art History annually awards the Ellen Shizuko Takahashi Award for Painting to a student demonstrating talent in the area of painting. The Award is granted from the income of an endowment created by the family and friends of the late Ellen Shizuko Takahashi, Professor in the Department of Physiological Optics at UAB. Applicants are encouraged to seek advice from a faculty member.

This support fund will be used to honor promising art students of painting each spring during the Juried Student Exhibition.

This scholarship will be used to assist deserving undergraduate students who are enrolled in the Art History Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at UAB. Recipient must maintain a B average (3.0 GPA) in Art History to remain eligible. Preference given to those for whom affordability may be an obstacle.

Requirements:

1. Applicants must be undergraduate students currently enrolled in or admitted at the University who wish to major in Art History in the Department of Art and Art History.
2. Recipients must maintain a B average (GPA of at least 3.0) in Art History courses to remain eligible.
3. The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might be otherwise be unable to attend the University.
4. Applicants for consideration should be submitted to the appropriate office by the announced deadline, and selection of the scholarship recipients will be made by a scholarship selection committee.

The Kluge/Langley Endowed Scholarship will assist deserving students in the Department of Art and Art History.

Requirements:

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or admitted to, a degree-granting program in the Department of Art and Art History.
2. First preference will be given to entering freshman applicants.
3. Applicants should demonstrate strong academic credentials and earned at least a 3.0 GPA in coursework prior to the time of application.
4. Consideration will be given to applicants who have demonstrated financial need.
5. Applicants for consideration should be submitted by the announced deadline.
6. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and one letter of reference from a UAB faculty member.
7. Recipients can reapply for the awards each year as long as they maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average.

This scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the printmaking program in the Department of Art and Art History.

Requirements:

1. Enrolled in the Printmaking program in the Department of Art and Art History.
2. Deserving students.

The Dr. John Schnorrenberg Endowed Scholarship will support the training and education of deserving students in the Department of Art and Art History.

Requirements:

1. Enrolled or admitted into the Department of Art and Art History.

The Judy Abroms Memorial Quasi Endowed Scholarship will assist sophomores and juniors in the Department of Art and Art History. Preference will be given to residents of Alabama who affordability may be an obstacle.

Requirements:

1. Applicants must be a sophomore or junior admitted to or enrolled in the Department of Art and Art History at UAB.
2. Applicants should demonstrate strong academic promise and achievement and must maintain an overall 3.0 grade point average in coursework completed after they have started their studies at UAB.
3. The fund shall support students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University.
4. Preference will be given to applicants from the state of Alabama.
5. Applications for consideration should be submitted to the appropriate University office by the announced deadline.
6. Scholarship is nonrenewable.

The Marie Weaver and Steve Harvey Endowed Scholarship for Graphic Design was established to provide a positive impact on the lives and careers of students in the UAB Department of Art and Art History.