An Inside Look at the NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship 2019

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Calling all high school visual artists!

NSHSS is proud to offer scholarships in May 2019 for six students (1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each of two categories) based on their talents in the visual arts. The two categories include:

Photography/Digital Photography
Painting/Drawing/Mixed Media/Digital Art

While the first category is self-explanatory, the second can include submissions related to painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, and weaving.

So, if you feel you have a unique piece of art in either category (or both) you would like to submit or want to create art specifically for the scholarship, NSHSS wants to hear from you. Scholarship winners will have the opportunity to win funds that they could use for supplies, tuition, savings, etc.

This is an exciting chance to apply your artistic talents toward your academic or artistic goals. Below are more details of the NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship 2019, as well as requirements and tips for applying.

NSHSS Visual Arts Competition 2019 Details

Open Date: March 15, 2018

Close Date: May 15, 2019

Eligibility Requirements: High school students

Scholarship Awards:

USD $1,000 for 1st prize
USD $500 for 2nd prize
USD $250 for 3rd prize

Categories for submissions:

Photography/Digital Photography
Painting/Drawing/Mixed Media/Digital Art

Examples of submissions include painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, and weaving

Scholarship Application Requirements

To submit your work for NSHSS’ Visual Arts Competition 2019, you must include in your application:

Title and description of your submission (up to 200 words)
Digital files of your artwork uploaded to the application
Educator, counselor, or activity leader recommendation
Color headshot suitable for website posting

Scholarship Application Tips

When it comes to scholarship applications, many students worry about what they can do to stand out from the crowd. Truthfully, the best way to stand out is to just be you. Think about artwork that showcases your artistic vision and talents and submit that artwork bravely!

Students will have the option to apply to both categories offered for this scholarship (with only one entry per category allowed). However, you do not improve your chances for winning by applying to both.

Since all submissions will be judged based on quality and uniqueness of work, use your submission to show NSHSS what makes you and your artwork unique. Everyone has a particular way of viewing the world, and this scholarship application provides you a chance to share yours.

Important scholarship application tips and advice include:

Proofread all writing and application details before submitting
Allow your unique voice to shine through in all areas of your application
Only submit original work
Make sure you read all requirements carefully
Provide any educators writing a recommendation with all necessary information about how to submit and be sure to follow up to make sure your recommender meets the application deadline. You will not be able to submit your application until this step is marked complete.
Choose an educator to recommend you who knows you well and with whom you can talk about extracurricular activities and interests
Use your creativity!

Your application should showcase your specific and unique artistic talent and reflect the joy you experience from creating art. Most of all, have fun with your application, and those reviewing it will have fun as well.

More information about the visual arts competition can be found here. Best of luck to all visual art scholarship applicants! NSHSS looks forward to viewing your art submissions and reading your applications.

About NSHSS

With NSHSS, students and educators can take advantage of scholarship and grant opportunities to help reach their academic potential and pay for college, study abroad opportunities, summer programs, and even graduate school. NSHSS and its partners offer more than $2,000,000 in scholarships each year. The spectrum of high school and college-level scholarships available with NSHSS are designed for students in the areas of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, leadership, literature, medicine, music, STEM, sustainability, visual arts, and more. Learn more about NSHSS or NSHSS scholarships open for application.