Scholarship Name:

WorldStudio AIGA (“WAIGA”) DC’s Design Continuum Scholarship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered through WAIGA to minority students.

Award Amount:

 Up to $5,000.00

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

N/A

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

Two (2) letters of recommendation

Interview Required:

N/A

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Min. 2.0 GPA; 2) Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one (1) of the following Design and/or Art disciplines:

Fine Art
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interactive Design
Photography

3) Must be enrolled/enrolling in an accredited, District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia college or university; 4) Demonstrated financial need; 5) Up to ten (10) (min. of five required) work samples required; 6) Portfolio required; 7) College or university acceptance letter required (high school seniors); 8) Statement of Purpose required; 9) Autobiography required; 10) Transcript(s) required; 12) Scholarships awarded as follows: Basic scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $2,000.00 –$3,000.00. One or two top awards may be given in an amount up to $5,000.00 at the jury’s discretion; 13) Previous recipients are eligible to apply for this scholarship award.

Renewable:

No

Term:

Location:

District of Columbia DC, Maryland MD, Virginia VA

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application, Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, Must be enrolled as a full-time student

Additional Applicant Requirements:

May be a graduating high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student

Category (Select all that apply):

GPA, Race, Ethnicity, Need-based

Web Site:

http://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship/

Point of Contact: