SPRING 2024
Visual Arts Scholarship in Art Studio and Art Photography
The Visual Arts Scholarship Committee is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to qualified and currently enrolled students in recognition of achievement in Art Studio and Art Photography course work. Scholarships are available in all areas of instruction within the Art Studio and Art Photography Departments. The Visual Arts Scholarship Committee is responsible for the selection and assignment of these scholarships.
To be eligible for a scholarship applicants must:
Meet the Eligibility Requirements*, and
Submit an online Application including Portfolio of 5 Artworks according to the instructions and due dates.
Ineligible Artworks: from Cabrillo Extension, CabrilloArts Workshops, Digital Media and Theater Arts classes.
A Scholarship Seminar is held to assist applicants with their Application and Portfolio submission.
Students are not required to attend the seminar in order to apply.
Scholarships Application Information Seminar:
Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 5:30-6:30pm, VAPA room 2022 (photo lighting studio) or Zoom
Students may also be eligible for other scholarships. These scholarships have different committees, separate forms, instructions and due dates.
Please find more info about these scholarships and awards at:
• Cabrillo General Scholarships – Financial Aid Homepage
• Art History Scholarships – Send a message to Heather Gray
Visual Arts Scholarships:
Application Requirements for 2024 Visual Arts Scholarships
- STEP 1Review Eligibility Checklist
Review requirements first, if you qualify –
- Step 2Speak with your Instructor
If you are eligible, speak with one of your art or photography instructors who can assist you in planning for your scholarship application. (Be sure to speak to your instructor ASAP!)
- Step 3Submit Application & Portfolio of 5 Artworks Form
Application Form
Application & Portfolio Submission
The Application & Portfolio Submissions are Due:
Sunday, April 7, 2024, 11:59 pm.
No Late or Incomplete Applications will be Accepted
Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, will disburse funds to students and all questions should be addressed to that office.
* Please make sure that your Student Account is updated with your current address in order to receive this important notification.
STEP 1: Visual Arts Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Checklist
Student is currently enrolled at Cabrillo College as a Continuing or Transfer Student.
Student has taken, or is currently taking a minimum of one 3‑unit course in Art Studio or Art Photography in the VAPA Division during this 2023-2024 academic year, and fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters. Note: Cabrillo Extension classes do not qualify for this requirement.
Student has taken, or is currently taking a minimum of 9 units* of course work at Cabrillo College this 2023-2024 academic year, fall 2023 and 2024 spring. The 9 units of course work can include the above 3‑unit course. Some scholarships and awards require a 9 unit enrollment for the academic year and or continued college enrollment. There are exceptions to these requirements. Please see the exceptions note.*
Artwork submitted was created by the student for class assignments in an Art Studio and or Art Photography course at Cabrillo College within the last two years.
Student has not received Visual Arts Scholarships in two previous years.
* Exceptions to 9 Unit Requirements
Not all scholarships and awards have a 9 unit requirement: There are scholarships in Art Photography, 3-D (Ceramics, Sculpture, 3-D Design), and Small Scale Metals/Jewelry that do not have the 9 units per academic year requirement. Applicants must still meet all other requirements listed above.
- February 28
SCHOLARSHIP SEMINAR: Wednesday, 5:30-6:30PM, VAPA Room 2022 (photo lighting studio) or Zoom
- March 25 - 29
SPRING BREAK
- April 7
ONLINE APPLICATION DUE DATE: No exceptions.
- April 8 - 26
COMMITTEE REVIEW:
of applications & portfolios, selection of awardees.
- May 13
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
- May - August
THANK YOU NOTE OF APPRECIATION:
If you received notice from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office that you are a scholarship recipient, please write a Thank You Letter as directed. (Review the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office information for details.)
Art Scholarship Awards 2023
Recipients
Recipients
Yuxiao Wright
Ceramics
Norman J. Shields Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Wei Hwu
Small Metals / Jewelry
Stuart Camenson Memorial Scholarship / Howard Ikemoto Endowed Scholarship
Leila Brandt
Art Photography
R.H. Santa Cruz Memorial Youth Foundation Scholarship
Itzel Gonzales Camacho
Drawing
General Studio Art Award
Joe Rodrigues
Ceramics / Woodworking
Miriam Colsey Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Eiji Mori
Art Photography
Marylee and Camil Stanley Memorial Art Endowed Scholarship / Mountain Art Guild Endowed Scholarship
Charles Clarke
Mix Media / Photography
Milton Edwards Harrold Memorial Endowed Scholarship / Mountain Art Guild Endowed Scholarship
Rachael Witte
Ceramics
Miriam Colsey Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Emily Cezar
Drawing
The Frances Marie Morrow Art Endowed Scholarship
Michela Kroger
Ceramics
Don Moss Memorial Ceramic Endowed Scholarship
Ashley Gomez
Drawing / Mix Media
The Frances Marie Morrow Art Endowed Scholarship
Hayden Buell
Art Photography
Milton Edwards Harrold Memorial Endowed Scholarship / The Frances Marie Morrow Art Endowed Scholarship
Lizzy Sanchez
Drawing / Watercolor
The Frances Marie Morrow Art Endowed Scholarship
Bohdi Burcher
Ceramics
Blanch G. & Leonard A. Greenberg Memorial Art Endowed Scholarship
Jasmine Maldonado
Art Photography
Mary Wright Galipeaux Memorial Art Endowed Scholarship / Blanch G. & Leonard A. Greenberg Memorial Art Endowed Scholarship
Joshua Brubulys
Drawing
Blanch G. & Leonard A. Greenberg Memorial Art Endowed Scholarship
Brayden Gibson
Ceramics
Blanch G. & Leonard A. Greenberg Memorial Art Endowed Scholarship
Skylar Williams
Ceramics
Blanch G. & Leonard A. Greenberg Memorial Art Endowed Scholarship