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Department of Art scholarships reward academic and artistic merit and reduce financial need for incoming students. They supplement other YSU scholarships and awards you receive, as well as any additional financial aid.

 

Department of Art scholarships for incoming first-year students

Scholarship applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

 

To ensure that you include all required materials, please read through the scholarship information carefully. Our scholarships are competitive and require a portfolio submission with your application.

 

Scholarship applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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Florence Simon Beecher Talent Scholarship

Recipients will be re-evaluated annually by application. For continuity of awards, students must:

  • Have a minimum 2.5 high school GPA;
  • Be enrolled as a full-time student and art major;
  • Submit a portfolio containing 3-5 pieces of original work; and
  • Submit a written statement that includes your personal goals, the value of a college education, and your need for the scholarship

 

Howard I. Fisher Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2018 by Leonard Fisher to honor his brother, Howard I. Fisher's, life and love of art. Howard was a kind and gentle soul who was always there when he was needed by friends and family. May he always be remembered for his dedication to his craft as a graphic designer.  

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who:

  • Is enrolled full-time in graphic design;
  • Carries a minimum 2.8 GPA; and
  • Completes the FAFSA (financial need could be a consideration)

 

Roger & Gloria Jones Award

This scholarship will be awarded to a student who:

  • Carries a minimum 3.0 high school GPA;
  • Has applied to the university and enrolled as a major in Cliffe College;
  • Demonstrates financial need (FAFSA must be completed);
  • Submits a portfolio containing 3-5 pieces of original work; and
  • Provides a written statement that includes your personal goals, the value of a college education, and your need for the scholarship

Applicants will be notified of award decisions by email as soon as possible. 

Scholarship funds are posted to your YSU Financial Aid account. For information about how scholarships may affect your financial aid package, and for all other questions regarding financial aid, please contact the YSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

 
 

Deadline to apply

Scholarship applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

 

Have questions?

Contact Stephanie Shaulis, Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions + Recruitment, at sawaltman@ysu.edu or 330.941.2346.

 

More scholarship sources

To be considered for as many YSU, YSU Foundation, and Cliffe College scholarships as possible, you should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

 

For a full list of university and college scholarships, use the YSU Scholarship Search. All awards, when combined with all other financial assistance, will not exceed the cost of full tuition, books, and supplies. By applying on the scholarship page, you will be considered for all scholarships for which you are qualified.

YSU scholarships

Cliffe College of Creative Arts scholarships

 

 

International student scholarships

 

Transfer student scholarships

 

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