Women Contemporary Artists Scholarship Program

All Application Packets must be received by April 1st, 2012

Women Contemporary Artists annually grants cash awards to women students studying fine art. The objective of our scholarship program is to inspire and help support the students who want to maintain and continue fine art as their focus. 

The eligible colleges are: State College of Florida North and South campuses, New College, and The Ringling College of Art and Design. Posters will be displayed to notify students and instructors at each college.

In addition to the cash grant, the students are given:

A free one year membership in WCA. This membership includes:

*the online newsletter offering art opportunities and resources available

*free exhibition submission fees to participate in the organization's main seasonal exhibitions

*participation in the organization's programs and critiques

*mentoring opportunities from some of our experienced member artists

The Awardees are encouraged to bring their instructors and are welcome to bring family members to this event.

Instructor must be aware of financial need.

Student must:

• Be completing their sophomore or junior years

• Show commitment and dedication to continue their academic focus in the visual arts and the study of studio fine arts.

• Demonstrate a need for financial support

• Prepare application packet and submit as instructed

Application packet must include:

• Five (5) images of artwork on a CD in JPG format only (please check before sending)

• 300 dpi

• Cropped & sized from 3x5 to 5x7 inches

• List of images with Title, Media, Size (H" x W")

• ONE PAGE Bio/resume

• Completed WCA Scholarship form from Student

• Completed WCA form from one Instructor

PLEASE NOTE: Other image formats and incomplete packets will not be considered.