Scholarships

The department has several scholarships available for students. Students are nominated by faculty for scholarships which recognize outstanding achievement, creative potential, scholarship and leadership.

Nominations by faculty will be reviewed by the Department of Art and scholarship recipients will be selected and notified by the end of March. Recipients will receive a monetary deduction from the students university tuition bill for the following academic year. Monetary amounts for certain scholarships frequently fluctuate because they are tied to an interest bearing account. Amounts for these scholarships will be identified at the time the recipients are notified.

Effie R. Conkling Scholarship

Student must (1) demonstrate a record of scholarship and leadership, (2) must have attended MSU for at least one year, (3) be a declared art major pursuing a concentration in (education, history, or studio track), and (4) be at the rank of junior or senior (preferred) at the start of the following fall semester.

Hapke Endowment Scholarship

Student must (1) show evidence of creative achievement, (2) be a declared art major pursuing a concentration in one of the studio electives (Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, or Sculpture), (3) have the rank of junior or senior at the start of the following fall semester, (4) a minimum GPA of 3.25 in his or her major, and (5) a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Lynda Jacobsen Scholarship

Student must (1) be a declared art major from any concentration and (2) be at the rank of junior at the start of the following fall semester.

Mark Lowe Endowment Scholarship

Student must (1) demonstrate exceptional potential, (2) be a declared art major pursuing a concentration in one of the studio electives (Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, or Sculpture), (3) have the rank of junior at the start of the following fall semester, and (4) a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.

Mary Willard Sugden Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Student must have (1) a concentration in art education or painting, (2) excel academically or creatively, (3) have attended Mankato State University for at least one year, and (4) maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.

William Yost Memorial Scholarship

Student must (1) be a declared art major from any concentration and (2) be at the rank of junior at the start of the following fall semester.

Rachel Salomonson Memorial Art Scholarship

Student must (1) demonstrate an enthusiasm for the area of concentration, (2) be a declared art major pursuing a concentration in painting or drawing, (3) be in good academic standing, and (4) have the rank of sophomore or higher at the start of the following fall semester.

For more information please contact Connie Derner in the Art Department office.