The Art Institutes Scholarship Competition 2009, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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The Art Institutes Scholarship Competition 2009, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Art Institutes Scholarship Competition at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale offered $85,000 in scholarships last year. Scholarships are available this year to qualified students who begin classes in the summer or fall quarter of 2009. High school seniors may compete for scholarships in Art Institutes programs, including those represented by our International Board of Advisors. This Board is comprised of renowned creative professionals who serve as inspiration for Art Institutes students.

General Competition Guidelines

Eligibility
You must be scheduled to graduate in 2009 from a U.S. high school or equivalent foreign institution.

Deadlines
All entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2009. Winners will be notified by April 28, 2009 and have up toMay 12, 2009 to accept the scholarship offer. Offers not accepted by that date will be rescinded and awarded to the first runner-up.

Entry Preparation
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale offers more than $1 million in scholarship monies each year to deserving students. Approximately $85,000 will be awarded to 2009 high school graduates through The Art Institutes Scholarship Competition. To enter, you must fulfill all general competition guidelines listed below and individual program entry requirements for the program of your choice.

A. Complete the entry form and indicate the program of study for which you are applying.
B. Fulfill all individual program entry requirements for your indicated program of study.
C. Write a 250-word essay indicating your goals and motivation for a scholarship.
D. Label all slides, prints, and other supporting materials with your name and medium used (if appropriate). Slides must have cardboard or plastic mounts. All essays must be typewritten with your name and program title (Graphic Design, Computer Animation, etc.) indicated on the title page.
E. Submit a resume stating your educational background, extra-curricular activities, hobbies, work experience, community involvement, artistic accomplishments, and/or related awards.
F. Submit the original version of at least one recommendation letter from an arts-related instructor or academic/career advisor. The letter(s) should be submitted on official school letterhead.
G. Submit a letter from a high school teacher or guidance counselor certifying that entry materials are your original creation.
H. Submit a current high school transcript.
I. Entries must be contained in one package, postmarked byMarch 15, 2009, and
mailed to:

Scholarship Committee
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
1799 S.E. 17th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316-3000.

Judging
Institute faculty, under the direction of the administration of the Education Department and the Academic Department Director of the entrant’s program of study, will serve as judges for the competition.

Decisions will be final.

Obligations ofWinners
Scholarship recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Scholarships will be suspended in quarters when the student’s cumulative grade-point average falls below 2.5.Winners must begin their course of study in the summer or fall quarter of 2009.

Entry Materials
All slides, prints, and other entry materials submitted for consideration become the property of The Institute upon receipt. The Institute is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of materials.

Finalists and/or winners must be prepared to submit their original work upon request and sign a release form permitting The Art Institutes to use their work for promotional purposes.

Other Conditions
Scholarships awarded by The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale may be used only at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. In the event education is terminated either by the student or The Institute, the scholarship becomes null and void. The scholarship is not redeemable for cash and may not be used to finance optional programs
sponsored by The Institute. The scholarship covers tuition only and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies, and may not be transferred between affiliate schools of The Art Institutes.

Other Options
Do not plan to finance your education by anticipating a scholarship. You may want to apply for financial assistance either through The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale or the federal and state governments. Additionally, many local and national service clubs, civic groups, and organizations, such as DECA and VICA,
sponsor scholarships. Contact these organizations for details and application guidelines.

International Entrants
All written entry materials and documentation must be submitted in English, including original recommendation letters.When necessary, English translations must be attached. Scholarship winners must provide proof with bank statements and letters of financial support that the student and/or the student’s sponsor has the capability of providing for living expenses, fees, and school supplies not included in the scholarship. The letter fromThe Art Institutes awarding the scholarship, financial documentation, academic records, and an I-20 certificate of eligibility for nonimmigrant student status must be presented to the U.S. embassy or consulate in the student’s home country before the U.S. visa officer is permitted to grant the necessary nonimmigrant F-1 student visa to the student.

Application Form (pdf)

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