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Robert B McMillen Foundation Art Scholarships For the school year beginning in the fall of 2009, the Robert B McMillen Foundation will have its annual scholarship competition for students entering or attending institutions of higher education in the states of Washington and Alaska and majoring in the area of Visual Arts. Renewals will continue to be awarded according to performance. 1. A student's eligibility for a scholarship is based on the student's intent to seek a degree or certification at an accredited institution of higher education within the states of Washington and/or Alaska in the area of Visual Arts. Such institution must be on the Robert B McMillen Foundation Approved College List, viewed at: http://www.mcmillenfoundation.org/art/colleges.htm 2. The Robert B McMillen Foundation Art Scholarships are for full tuition, after all other scholarships and grants, to the school of the student's choice within The Robert B McMillen Foundation Approved College List; plus $2,000 to be used toward the purchase of art supplies. All expenditures will be tracked in detail. Scholarship funds designated for tuition must be used for tuition. Overages can not be given to the student (such as in the case of multiple scholarships). Scholarship funds designated for supplies must be used for supplies directly relating to the student's course of education. 3. Applicants must submit the Financial Aid Worksheet to the college of their choice. Eligibility for a scholarship is partially based upon demonstrated financial need as determined by using the Department of Education Federal Methodology formula as calculated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Using the information provided by the FAFSA, each institution will fill out the Financial Aid Worksheet on the student's behalf. We encourage the student to complete their FAFSA early and follow up with their school of choice in making sure their Financial Aid Worksheet is completed by the school by the deadline. NOTE: It is recommended that this worksheet be given to the financial aid department of the college AT LEAST ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE. Do not wait until the last minute to get this worksheet to your college as it creates an undue workload on the college financial staff. Any worksheets given to the colleges April 24th or later will not be considered. Worksheets turned in April 24th or later, or worksheets where the student has not completed the most recent FAFSA, will receive a zero in the financial need area which amounts to 15% of your score. 4. Those applying for scholarships should be able to demonstrate outstanding performance in the areas of visual art. 5. Recipients of scholarships are selected on the basis of all factors which the Foundation considers relevant, without regard to race, sex, color, ethnic origin, religious belief, marital status, sexual preference or physical handicap. 6. Application forms are available early in the fall and will be furnished to those who submit requests to The Robert B McMillen Foundation, P O Box 1523, Issaquah, WA 98027. Completed application forms must be physically received by May 1, 2009 at 5:00 pm. Note: Acceptance is NOT based upon a postmarked date. Do not trust the US Postal Service or any other carrier to deliver it on time. If you mail your application on April 30 (for example), and it does not arrive on May 1 by 5:00 pm, it will not be considered. 7. Scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year will ordinarily be for the full amount of tuition plus a $2,000 supplies account; except in cases where need is less (as in the case of multiple scholarships awarded to one student). Students may reapply to the Foundation each year they meet eligibility requirements. 8. Following completion, the original application and the required additional information must be mailed to The Robert B McMillen Foundation and the Financial Aid Worksheet needs to be sent to the Financial Aid department of your school of choice. 9. Scholarship funds will be paid to the educational institution which the student will be attending for the benefit of the student. At no time will funds be paid directly to a student. 10. The scholarship recipient is expected to maintain a grade point average of 3.0. If the student falls below 3.0, the scholarship will terminate immediately. 11. The application requires the following additional information: a. The applicant's original essay, done in the style which they choose. The essay must answer the following questions: 1) How has art influenced your life?, 2) Why have you chosen the school you have?, and 3) What career do you wish to have once you are out of college? Note: This essay constitutes a large portion of your score. Visual Creativity is highly encouraged. There are many ways to do an artistic essay- you're the artist- be creative!! If written, not more than 500 words. If end product is a DVD, not more than three minutes long. Note: All digital submissions must be playable on a standard PC – NO VHS Tapes, Cassette Tapes, or other media that requires a specialized viewer or player will be accepted. We are not responsible for essays that we are unable to view or play due to technology or formatting issues. b. An official, certified high school transcript (or, if already in college two or more years, college transcripts will suffice; two years or less submit both). c. Financial Aid Worksheet (to be completed by each college/university/technical school) d. 8 examples of artwork submitted in .jpg format or.avi if you are an animator, on a CD. NOTE: Your artwork will not be judged if your artwork is: 1) Not in .JPG or .AVI format, 2) You submit more than 8 examples of artwork, 3) You are a college student and do not submit artwork that reflects your area of focus. We are not responsible for artwork that we are unable to view or play due to technology or formatting issues.
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