Scholarships
We have two types of scholarships available to all of our artists and designers.
As an art student at Alma College, it is possible for you to receive a scholarship based on your artwork. Visual arts scholarships available through the Department of Art & Design, for which a portfolio of artwork is required.
Performance Scholarships in Art ($1,500 renewable)
Each year several incoming students may receive a performance scholarship that is renewable yearly when the recipient follows the yearly requirements. Each student receiving this scholarship must obtain a minimum of an Art Studio minor or Art History Minor along with any other major/minor of their choice.
Procedures for Submitting a portfolio — Due by March 1 each year
- All letters and images are submitted via e-mail to Nick Wracan at wracannw@alma.edu.
- Please include a typed letter of intent explaining your interest in Art and your intentions to continue studying Art at Alma College.
- 10-12 images of your strongest pieces of artwork. Identify each piece with the title, medium, size, and the year the work was completed.
- Please place the letter of intent and the images on one PDF document for our review.
Distinguished Performance Scholarships in Art
Each year, incoming students who have already submitted a portfolio may be recommended for the Distinguished Scholarship in Art and may receive a Distinguished Art Scholarship based upon materials submitted and reviewed by the Art department. A final Distinguished scholarship amount is decided on by the admissions and financial aid office. For renewability requirements, please reach out to Nick Wracan at wracannw@alma.edu.
