The Galva Arts Council Fine & Creative Arts Scholarship

The Galva Arts Council Fine & Creative Arts Scholarship ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS 04/06/2016

The Galva Arts Council’s Fine and Creative Arts Scholarship was established by the Galva Arts Council in 1992 in the amount of $300 to be awarded to a talented graduating Galva High School senior for whom the arts will play a significant role in his or her future. Prior participation in any of the following areas is a plus: Music, Dance, Drama/Theater, Visual Arts, Literature/Poetry and/or Journalism.

This is a one-year, non-renewable grant. In the event of multiple winners, the $300 award will be divided equally.

Although submission of a portfolio is NOT necessary, the applicant may choose to submit samples of his/her work to be judged by members of the scholarship committee, a short essay and our application form. The Galva Arts Council wishes to note that this scholarship is based on a sincere and active interest in The Arts whether by participation or by promotion and is not based on financial need. It is also not limited by race, creed, gender, handicap, sexual preference or national origin. The student selected will be notified at the Rotary Honors banquet in early May. A certificate will be presented, and the scholarship funds will be sent directly to the college chosen by the student, in the name of the student, to be applied to tuition. In the case of surplus funding, the institution will be instructed to refund the scholarship money to the student.

Interested students are required to submit the following: - The completed application form. - Grade Point Average (transcript): Students must have a “B” average or better in the last three (3) quarters immediately preceding the application (i.e., the first three quarters in this school year). A dated signature from the school guidance counselor verifying the student’s status is required. - Written Essay: The student must write an original essay which includes the following: - A list of achievements in the student’s chosen field. A paragraph explaining the student’s goals and plans for the future. The paragraph must discuss the student’s area of interest and how the student plans to pursue an active future promoting and participating in the arts. - Optionally, the applicant may choose to submit samples of his or her work in the arts. Samples of the student’s work: o Musicians, Dancers and Actors may submit a videotape that includes representative examples of the student’s work. o Visual Artists may submit a portfolio of representative pieces for consideration. The scholarship committee may also be available to view pieces at a student show at school, if preferable. o Poets and Authors may submit up to three (3) pieces for consideration. A variety of literary styles and genres should be represented, if possible. The Galva Arts Council Fine & Creative Arts Scholarship Application Form – Deadline 04/04/2016

Name:______

Date of Birth:_____/____/______

Address:______

Phone:______Parent/Guardian Name:______

Interest: (circle one or more) Dance-Theater Drama-Music-Visual Arts-Literature Poetry-Journalism-Creative Writing

Have you been accepted at a college or university for the 2016-2017 school year? Yes No If yes, which college or university?______

If no, have you applied? Yes No Where have you applied?______

Last three quarters’ GPA: 1st quarter______; 2nd quarter______; 3rd quarter______

School Counselor signature:______

Date:______

Optional: Do you have any work to share? (Choose up to three pieces from your portfolio)

I am including: (circle one) Visual artwork Writing Samples Photographs DVD/Video sample Audio/CD sample ****************************** Signature of teacher from major area of study:______Date:______Essay included? Yes No

Student

signature:______Date:______

The Galva Arts Council Fine & Creative Arts Scholarship

Previous winners are as follows: 1992 - Alex Stisser 1993 - Rose Williams 1994 - Joyce Nystrom & Kelly Wilson 1995 - Sarah Funke & Corey Dickerson 1996 - Carlee Hawkins 1997 - Jami Andreasen & Colin Sloan 1998 - Stephanie Andreasen & Vashti Tingleaf 1999 – Natalie Hulstrom 2000 - Derek Anderson 2001 – Melissa Sweat 2002 – Emily Stahl 2003 – Lindsay Wilson & Ashley Sweat 2004 – Abby Hathaway 2005 – Adam Rux & Kevin David 2006 – Margaret Spiegel 2007 – Nora Carleson 2008 – Alexandria Rux 2009 – Ellie Savage 2010 – Mary Snyder 2011 – Erika Edmonds 2013 – Jonelle Humphrey 2015 – Danielle Olander