1.
Proceeds from grants shall be funded only for the Arts
Scholarships (gifts) toward the pursuit of college-level art
studies, which are granted to students graduating from local
high schools, or to art students who are already enrolled in
college.
2.
Scholarship Recipients must be planning to attend an
eligible four-year school in Washington State. To be eligible,
schools must be accredited by the Northwest Association of
Schools and Colleges (NWASC); or a branch campus of a member
institution accredited by Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and
Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
or Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
3.
Must enroll or be a full-time student taking a minimum
of 12 credits each semester (2) or quarter (3) (fall, winter,
and spring for a total of 24 credits per year).
4.
In addition to leadership, potential and financial need
(must provide last two years of IRS of family’s income);
candidates must have a proven record of community service
involvement & variety of volunteer involvement.
5.
Scholarship Recipients must be a Washington State
resident.
6.
Scholarships shall be awarded to students based on a
variety of criteria. In general, students are given awards
based on academic performance, talents, and community service.
7.
To apply, Eligible Recipients must have and maintain a
minimum 3.2/4.0 G.P.A.
8.
The Scholarship Recipients must register for an art
education and get a Major/Degree in plastic, visual and
performing arts: graphic arts, cartooning, architecture,
crafts, dance, folk arts, literature, media, museum studies,
music, photography, film, theater, etc.
B.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for an art scholarship-it is necessary to
have a portfolio review, be accepted for admission to
university, score a 21 or higher on the American College Test
(ACT), score 1300 or higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT), and be recommended by your high school art teacher, and
declare your major in the arts.
C.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
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Recipients
must be considered good citizens of the university and the
community. Special consideration will be given only to
statewide applicants.
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Student must demonstrate progression and development of
his/her talents.
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Student must volunteer at least 20 hours a year for CCHA
events.
D.
GRANTS AMOUNT AND A MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR A RECIPIENT:
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$500.00 minimum per year.
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A Scholarship
Recipient may receive a maximum of four (4) years while
attending full time in a four (4) year college, provided
that he/she follows the requirements specified herein.
E.
NUMBER OF GRANTS PER YEAR:
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The number of
Scholarships shall be decided upon a number of sponsorships
and grants acquired for this purpose.
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It is
estimated that two (2) to five (5) students will be granted
an average of $500.00 each.
F.
ELIGIBILITY oF GRANTS pER yEAR:
It is estimated that the Recipients shall be selected from
one hundred (100) eligible individuals.
For Winter Semesters, April 1st
For Spring Semesters, October 1st
Scholarships are available for undergraduate students.
H.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS:
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Applications
may be submitted beginning in January with deadline of April
1st, and June with deadline of August 1st for all
scholarships; portfolios are required.
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Additional
information is on the application forms, which will be made
available in the website, by calling (206) 418-6710 (253)
210-0134
I.
CANDIDATES MUST PRESENT:
a)
Portfolio
b)
Previous arts background
c)
Estimated potential for further development in the arts
d)
Recommendation by a high school art teacher, or any
teacher from the fields listed above
e)
Academic records, including high school records or
college records
f)
American College Test
(ACT) scores.
J.
RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:
Centro Cultural Hispano Americano
6601 49th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98118
K.
ANNUAL ART SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select the very best of your most recent artwork
2. Prepare 6-10 digital images of your best work
3. Only images on a CD will be accepted. DO NOT SEND SLIDES.
4. Make sure you make a duplicate, one for you to keep and one
to submit to us. The CD you submit becomes the property of the
CCHA and will not be returned to you.
5. BA students who are concentrating in Art History or
literature must also submit a sample of their written
research.
L.
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
A PORTFOLIO OF A MAXIMUM OF 10 EXAMPLES OF WORK, with 5 to 7
examples being in one area (drawing, painting, etc.) must be
reviewed before scholarship application can be considered. You
must send it by postal mail. Literature and History should
also be included in a CD.
M.
APPLICATION
Open Application Form & Print
**Note:
The applicant must meet all of the eligibility requirements to
apply for the Enrique Henao Art Scholarship
Recipients must be enrolled as full-time students each
semester they expect to receive the scholarship.
