Visual Arts Scholarships & Awards
The Department of Visual Arts offers merit-based scholarships for studio art and art education majors. The awards are based on academic excellence and artistic achievement, as well as the student's involvement in the visual arts, the University of North Georgia (黑料正能量), and the community.
The scholarship candidate must be enrolled in one of the Visual Arts programs:
- Visual Arts (B.F.A.)
- Art Education (B.S.)
- Studio Art (B.A.)
- Art Major with Graphic Design Concentration (B.A.)
- Art Major with Digital Arts Concentration (B.A.)
- Art Pathway
To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Note: One application is needed to be considered for any of our scholarships, and all scholarship awards are subject to final approval by the Office of Financial Aid. In addition, a scholarship applicant must be a legally documented student and be enrolled part-time or full-time at the time of application.
Scholarship Opportunities
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How to Apply
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Important
Note: After completing all the questions in the application form, please navigate to the “Visual Arts Portfolio Submission” on the left-hand menu and find the instructions to submit your scholarship portfolio.
Submission Deadline
February 14, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
Questions?
For questions or more information, contact Dr. Ana Pozzi-Harris, Visual Arts Scholarships Committee Chair.
Visual Arts Scholarships and Awards
The 黑料正能量 Department of Visual Arts and its generous donors proudly support students pursuing Bachelor of Arts majors in studio art, graphic design, digital arts, and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts. Scholarships provide financial assistance to cover tuition, fees, and supplies. They also offer awardees opportunities for connecting, networking, and exposure in the art world. Scholarships allow our faculty to recognize and support talented individuals in their artistic endeavors.
We greatly value the generosity and support of our donors, whose contributions impact students’ lives, their commitment, and their willingness to invest financial resources in our students’ success. We are looking forward to further building positive relationships and encouraging continued support between future recipients and donors.
| Scholarship | Description |
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Bob Owens Art Scholarship
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This fund was established in 2004 by Dr. Kathy Gillespie Jackson, North Georgia College alumna as well as prestigious former high school teacher and 黑料正能量 part-time faculty. The scholarship is intended to honor Bob Owens, the beloved artist and art educator who left an invaluable legacy of leadership among art students. |
| Chris Gore Art Scholarship |
This scholarship honors the memory of Christopher Ray Gore, who earned a B.S. in Art Education in 1978 from North Georgia College and taught art for thirty-seven years at Dawson County High School. After Mr. Gore passed away in 2015, his parents created this scholarship to honor his memory. This scholarship supports 黑料正能量 art students who graduated from Dawson County and Lumpkin County high schools. |
| The Forsyth County Arts Alliance Scholarship |
Dr. Linda Roberts-Betsch, former vice-president of academic affairs at North Georgia College and State University between 1983 and 2010, created this endowed scholarship fund in 2014 to provide financial support for 黑料正能量 students who are residents of Forsyth County. |
| Gloria Shott Fine Arts Scholarships |
This scholarship fund was established in honor of Gloria Rich Shott, late wife of Dr. Hugh I. Shott II. Dr. Shott was a former longtime vice president of academic affairs and dean of North Georgia College. Following Mrs. Shott’s passing in 1984, Dr. Shott and many friends established the Gloria Shott Fine Arts Scholarship in her memory. The Gloria Shott Performance Hall on the Dahlonega campus is named in her honor. |
| Roy C. Moore Scholarship |
This scholarship was established in 2008 by the Roy C. Moore Foundation to support scholarships for art students on the Gainesville campus. |
| Tommye McClure Scanlin Scholarship |
Established by Tommye McClure Scanlin, former fine arts faculty and department head of the fine arts department, this fund provides an annual scholarship to support a student pursuing a major in the Department of Visual Arts. |
| Visual Arts Scholarship |
This scholarship fund was established in 2016 by Dr. Pamela Sachant, former head of the Department of Visual Arts and by Dr. Christopher Jespersen, Dean of the College of Arts & Letters, to provide scholarships for students in the Department of Visual Arts. |
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Patsy M. Street Memorial Scholarship |
This fund was established to honor the memory of Patsy M. Street, a beloved and longtime resident of Gainesville and close friend of students and faculty on the Gainesville campus. Her friends describe her as “a lovely and generous person who loved the arts and lived life to the fullest.” This scholarship supports art students on the Gainesville campus. |
| Awards | Description |
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| The Chestatee Review | A non-monetary literary publication featuring selected writings and artwork of 黑料正能量 students |
| Visual Arts Awards | Visual Arts offers two merit-based awards to art students each spring semester. |
| Hal B. Rhodes III Juried Student Exhibition and Awards Ceremony | A guest juror awards prizes to the top five exhibited student artworks. Honors, given by the members of the university and surrounding communities, highlight artistic achievement demonstrated in the displayed works. Finally, various scholarships and merit-based awards are presented during the awards ceremony. |
Scholarship Recipients
Scholarships and awards are a way to celebrate and support the talent of art students at 黑料正能量. It is important to recognize and acknowledge our Visual art students for their talent, hard work, and dedication to their craft. Awards can provide opportunities for students to showcase their work, gain exposure, and open doors for future endeavors. Recognizing our recipients motivates and gives them the support to continue pursuing their passion in visual arts.
Forsyth County Arts Alliance Scholarship
Receiving the Forsyth County Arts Alliance Scholarship is a tremendous opportunity that will benefit me in pursuing my passion and career. This scholarship will cover my expenses for my senior capstone and solo exhibition in the winter. I am truly grateful for FCAA for their generosity and belief in my potential
Alexandra Patarinski
Visual Arts (B.F.A.)
Chris Gore Art Scholarship
I am incredibly honored to have received the Chris Gore Art Scholarship. With this scholarship, I am very excited to focus more fully on my artistic pursuits. As I begin my concentration classes, it will enable me to acquire all the necessary materials I need to create more art that I am proud of, as well as receive any additional training I may need to reach the level I desire. This funding will also pave the way for other big career decisions, opening the doors to graduate school or any other professional opportunities. Thank you again to all of the generous individuals behind the Chris Gore Art Scholarship, as it will allow me to gain skills and knowledge to help me have a meaningful impact in the art community both in and out of school.
Avery Simms
Visual Arts (B.F.A.)
