Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship - Outside scholarship

Deadline: February 29, 2012

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment through coursework or experience to any combination of at least two of the following fields: early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, animation, or production of cross-platform entertainment.

Applicant must have the ultimate goal of working in children's media. Particular attention will be given to applicants from inner city or rural communities.

Lagrant Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: February 29, 2012

The LAGRANT Foundation's mission is to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations by providing scholarships, career development workshops, professional development, mentors and internships to African American, American Indian/Native American, Asian Pacific American and Hispanic/Latino undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to open the proverbial "door" for minorities by providing the necessary resources and tools not commonly available to many minorities entering the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations.

Outdoor Writers Association - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Outdoor Writers Association of America Inc. (OWAA) sponsors a Bodie McDowell Scholarship program for students of outdoor communications fields including print, photography, film, art or broadcasting.

The scholarships are open to undergraduate students (entering junior or senior year) and graduate students (including Ph.D. candidates).

National Press Photographers Foundation Inc. - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Founded in 1946, The NPPA continues to attract the best in news photography, video and multimedia. It is this professional diversity that sets the NPPA apart from other organizations.

NPPF scholarships are awarded to encourage those with the talent and dedication to photojournalism and who need financial help to continue their studies. These awards are directed toward those studying full-time or returning to college.

International Foodservice Editorial Council - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2012

IFEC scholarships are intended to assist students pursuing careers as writers, editors, public relations and marketing communication practitioners and closely related areas within the foodservice industry. The student must show evidence of training, skill and interest in both foodservice and the communication arts. The combination of studies and/or work experience in both the foodservice field and the communication arts is necessary. Applicants should have a strong academic record, good character references and demonstrate financial need.

Applicable majors in the communication area include journalism, public relations, mass communication, English, broadcast journalism, marketing, photography, graphic arts, and related studies. For more information please visit the International Foodservice Editorial Council website.

The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2012

The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation awards undergraduate scholarships of up to $3,500 per academic year to juniors and seniors majoring in television and film. Applications and all support materials must be received no later than March 15 for the following academic year.

You can download the application online, in Adobe PDF Format. For more information, please visit The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation website.

Worldstudio AIGA scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 30, 2012

With the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow undergrad and graduate students who are studying art and design disciplines in U.S. colleges and universities to achieve their goals and further their education.

Our primary aims are:
• To increase diversity in the creative professions
• To foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow

Scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.

For more information, please visit the AIGA website.

One of our students received this award last year!

Viral Videos Scholarship - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 31, 2012

The Viral Video Scholarship Contest was created as a community service project to help educate the public on safe driving practices by awarding a scholarship to the film student or video production enthusiast who creates the best public announcement viral video.

Contestants will be separated into two groups based on their current education institution (high school or college) at the time of the entry submission. One (1) winner will be selected from each grouping.

Each winner will receive a scholarship, which can be used towards tuition at a recognized academic institution. The prize will be awarded as a check made payable to the institution.

Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute Inc. - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2012

This scholarship program is for qualified third and fourth year full-time college students who are pursuing an education leading to careers in the tag and label manufacturing industry.

Criteria
• demonstrate interest in entering the tag and label industry
• major course work should include those courses which are appropriate for the tag and label manufacturing industry, Management, Sales/Marketing, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design and Production
• exhibit proficiency in overall academics (a minimum of 3.00 GPA)
• provide an official college transcript for all coursework completed in the freshman and sophomore years (sent by the college directly to TLMI)
• possess excellent character including work ethic, honesty and integrity. (Required references from three persons, who are not family members, should speak to these traits)
• submit a one page, typed, personal statement including:

1. •Personal information, including any special circumstances, interests and activities
2. •Financial circumstances, including financial aid you are receiving and your educational budget
3. •Career and/or educational goals and how they relate to the tag and label industry
4. •Employment experience
5. •Reasons you should be selected for this award

Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2012

The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation's purpose is to provide scholarships to qualified and interested students who want to prepare for careers in this growing, dynamic industry. They were organized in 1956 by concerned industry leaders as a nonprofit, private, industry-directed corporation to develop and award scholarship and fellowship assistance to talented young men and women who are interested in graphic communication careers. PGSF is able to help over 200 students annually.

The Foundation For Outdoor Advertising Research and Education - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 11, 2012

The FOARE Scholarship Program provides assistance to students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate college and university programs. The Scholarship Program supports the education and career goals of those who are part of the outdoor advertising industry family along with other students pursuing a course of study related to the industry. The Foundation awards nine scholarships on an annual basis.

**FOARE has designated a $3,000 scholarship for a student enrolled in a creative arts or design program. To qualify for the scholarship, a student must be enrolled or accepted for an accredited design school program or pursing a course in graphic design studies or a related field seeking an Associates of Arts (AA) degree, an undergraduate degree, or a graduate degree; or have been accepted into a Master’s or Doctoral program in graphic design or a related field at an accredited design school or other accredited institution. An applicant for the creative arts/design must submit a work sample/portfolio in digital form (4 copies) not to exceed three pieces. Portfolios cannot be returned.

L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest - Outside Award

The L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest was launched in 1988 as an expression of L. Ron Hubbard's wish that the relationship between the written word and the illustrator's art would not die. Since its inception, it has spanned the globe in its appeal to the new and amateur artist for which it was designed, bridging cultural, economic and language barriers.

L. Ron Hubbard produced more than 250 published works of fiction in his writing career. Yet it was from the Golden Age of Science Fiction (1938-1950), in which he played such an instrumental part, that he fondly remembered that the illustrators of those stories were as important to the readers as were the writers. Thus, by its design and since its inception, the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest winners, three each quarter, illustrate a winning story from the Writers of the Future Contest. These rendered illustrations are not only entered in the Grand Prize competition, but are published in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future anthology with their respective companion story.

All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome: every entry is judged on its own merits only. No entry fee is required and all rights in the entry remain the property of the artist. Please visit their website for more information. No deadline date.

Stanfield and D’Orlando Art Scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Stanfield Scholarships Program is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalists studying the fields of art and law. Mrs. Stanfield stated that the Stanfield Scholarship committee should take into consideration, "Not only the intellectual attainments and potentialities of the beneficiaries but that they consider whether in character and constructive spiritual philosophy the beneficiaries are most likely to use their legal training and their training in art for the betterment of humankind."

The Marion Barr Stanfield and the Pauly D'Orlando Art Scholarships are for either graduate or undergraduate Unitarian Universalist students preparing for a career in fine arts. The terms of the trust limit eligibility to those in the study of painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture.

Worldstudio AIGA scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 30, 2012

With the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow undergrad and graduate students who are studying art and design disciplines in U.S. colleges and universities to achieve their goals and further their education.

Our primary aims are:
• To increase diversity in the creative professions
• To foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow

Scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.

For more information, please visit the AIGA website.

One of our students received this award last year!

P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2012

In keeping with the goals of renowned artist P. Buckley Moss, who struggled with dyslexia during her school years, this scholarship represents her dedication to young people who have learning disabilities and are aspiring towards a career in the visual arts. Scholarship(s) of at least $1,500 will be awarded to one or more high school seniors with financial need, a certified language-related learning difference, and artistic talent who plan a career in visual arts. Scholarships are potentially renewable for up to three additional years.

Stanfield and D’Orlando Art Scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Stanfield Scholarships Program is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalists studying the fields of art and law. Mrs. Stanfield stated that the Stanfield Scholarship committee should take into consideration, "Not only the intellectual attainments and potentialities of the beneficiaries but that they consider whether in character and constructive spiritual philosophy the beneficiaries are most likely to use their legal training and their training in art for the betterment of humankind."

The Marion Barr Stanfield and the Pauly D'Orlando Art Scholarships are for either graduate or undergraduate Unitarian Universalist students preparing for a career in fine arts. The terms of the trust limit eligibility to those in the study of painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture.

Worldstudio AIGA scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 30, 2012

With the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow undergrad and graduate students who are studying art and design disciplines in U.S. colleges and universities to achieve their goals and further their education.

Our primary aims are:
• To increase diversity in the creative professions
• To foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow

Scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.

For more information, please visit the AIGA website.

One of our students received this award last year!

P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2012

In keeping with the goals of renowned artist P. Buckley Moss, who struggled with dyslexia during her school years, this scholarship represents her dedication to young people who have learning disabilities and are aspiring towards a career in the visual arts. Scholarship(s) of at least $1,500 will be awarded to one or more high school seniors with financial need, a certified language-related learning difference, and artistic talent who plan a career in visual arts. Scholarships are potentially renewable for up to three additional years.

Haworth Diversity Award - Outside Scholarship and Internship

Deadline: March 2, 2012

The Haworth Diversity Award will be given to a member of a minority group. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Haworth defines a minority group as one of the following:

• Hispanic/Latino
• Black or African American
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
• American Indian or Alaskan Native
• Asian
• Two or More Races
• Female
• Veteran
• Person with Disability

The number and amount of each scholarship may vary annually as determined by the Independent Scholarship Selection committee. Each scholarship is a one-time award.

Candidates will be evaluated on the competitive basis of record of achievement (GPA) from a college experience, current transcript (with junior status), ACT/SAT test scores (US only), and content of application including letters of recommendation, essay, awards and recognition, volunteer activity, and employment/school extra-curricular activity. In order to be considered for the above-described scholarships all required documentation must be submitted by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Applicant must be a college or university junior who is a member of a minority group.
2. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater.
3. Applicant must be available for a 12 week internship within the year the scholarship is awarded.
4. Major area of study must be supported by Haworth’s core business function.
5. Applicant must pass an interview process before an offer will be made.
6. The offer of internship employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a drug screening, references, criminal background check, and the terms and conditions stated in our employment application. Additionally, you may be required to complete a job-related medical Exam. Haworth is an at-will employer.

For an application, please visit the 7th Floor Student Services Office at Kendall College of Art and Design.

Bienenstock Furniture Library Scholarship

The Celia Moh Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Laurence Moh, a home furnishings industry leader and entrepreneur, established the Celia Moh Scholarship Fund in 2001 to honor his wife, Mrs. Celia Moh. The scholarship's purpose is to recognize and nurture the academic endeavors of preeminent college undergraduate students enrolled full-time in home furnishings programs.

The Celia Moh Scholarships cover the cost of full-time tuition, fees, room, board and books for college sophomores, juniors, and seniors at Appalachian State University, Catawba Valley Community College, East Carolina University, High Point University, Kendall College of Art & Design, Mississippi State University, North Carolina State University, and Virginia Tech.

Grand Rapids Furniture Designers Association Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

The Grand Rapids Furniture Designers Association established an endowed scholarship fund to assist Kendall College of Art and Design Furniture Design students. The Association's Scholarship Committee has determined that the fund is of sufficient size that a yearly scholarship can be awarded.

One (1) $1,500 tuition scholarship will be awarded to a full-time junior or senior student majoring in furniture design. Recipients are selected in December and the award is disbursed the following Spring semester. The application requirements that must be met are identified below:

• The student must be a furniture design major.
• The student must be enrolled full-time.
• The student must be at a junior or senior grade level status.
• The student must demonstrate financial need.
• The student must possess a 3.00 minimum cumulative grade point average.
• The student must complete an application and attach a statement of goals and aspirations. Applications are made available in the Kendall Student Services Office in early November.

Students meeting all of the above criteria will be contacted by the Furniture Designers Association Scholarship Committee for finalist selection. If selected as a finalist, you will then be required to meet with the Committee on campus. You will be asked to present your portfolio. The Committee will select the scholarship recipient from these finalists.

For more information, please contact the Kendall Director of Enrollment Management.

Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship - Outside scholarship

Deadline: February 29, 2012

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment through coursework or experience to any combination of at least two of the following fields: early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, animation, or production of cross-platform entertainment.

Applicant must have the ultimate goal of working in children's media. Particular attention will be given to applicants from inner city or rural communities.

Buick Achievers Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: February 29, 2012

It starts with good grades. But goes beyond.

Are you interested in a career in the automotive or related industries? Are you a dedicated student, a leader in school, a volunteer worker, or a college-bound and community-minded individual.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program wants to reward students who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom—and who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. It's a reward for what you've made of yourself and the difference you are making for others.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is offering:

• Up to $25,000 per year for 100 first-time freshman or existing college students, renewable up to four years.
• $2,000 one-time awards for an additional 1,000 students.

Lagrant Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: February 29, 2012

The LAGRANT Foundation's mission is to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations by providing scholarships, career development workshops, professional development, mentors and internships to African American, American Indian/Native American, Asian Pacific American and Hispanic/Latino undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to open the proverbial "door" for minorities by providing the necessary resources and tools not commonly available to many minorities entering the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations.

Outdoor Writers Association - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Outdoor Writers Association of America Inc. (OWAA) sponsors a Bodie McDowell Scholarship program for students of outdoor communications fields including print, photography, film, art or broadcasting.

The scholarships are open to undergraduate students (entering junior or senior year) and graduate students (including Ph.D. candidates).

International Foodservice Editorial Council - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2012

IFEC scholarships are intended to assist students pursuing careers as writers, editors, public relations and marketing communication practitioners and closely related areas within the foodservice industry. The student must show evidence of training, skill and interest in both foodservice and the communication arts. The combination of studies and/or work experience in both the foodservice field and the communication arts is necessary. Applicants should have a strong academic record, good character references and demonstrate financial need.

Applicable majors in the communication area include journalism, public relations, mass communication, English, broadcast journalism, marketing, photography, graphic arts, and related studies. For more information please visit the International Foodservice Editorial Council website.

Worldstudio AIGA scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 30, 2012

With the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow undergrad and graduate students who are studying art and design disciplines in U.S. colleges and universities to achieve their goals and further their education.

Our primary aims are:
• To increase diversity in the creative professions
• To foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow

Scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.

For more information, please visit the AIGA website.

One of our students received this award last year!

Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute Inc. - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2012

This scholarship program is for qualified third and fourth year full-time college students who are pursuing an education leading to careers in the tag and label manufacturing industry.

Criteria
• demonstrate interest in entering the tag and label industry
• major course work should include those courses which are appropriate for the tag and label manufacturing industry, Management, Sales/Marketing, Graphic Arts, Graphic Design and Production
• exhibit proficiency in overall academics (a minimum of 3.00 GPA)
• provide an official college transcript for all coursework completed in the freshman and sophomore years (sent by the college directly to TLMI)
• possess excellent character including work ethic, honesty and integrity. (Required references from three persons, who are not family members, should speak to these traits)
• submit a one page, typed, personal statement including:

1. •Personal information, including any special circumstances, interests and activities
2. •Financial circumstances, including financial aid you are receiving and your educational budget
3. •Career and/or educational goals and how they relate to the tag and label industry
4. •Employment experience
5. •Reasons you should be selected for this award

Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2012

The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation's purpose is to provide scholarships to qualified and interested students who want to prepare for careers in this growing, dynamic industry. They were organized in 1956 by concerned industry leaders as a nonprofit, private, industry-directed corporation to develop and award scholarship and fellowship assistance to talented young men and women who are interested in graphic communication careers. PGSF is able to help over 200 students annually.

Electronic Document Systems Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2012

The EDSF scholarship program was initiated in 1999 to recognize and support the next generation of professionals for the Document Management and Graphic Communication industry. The industry encompasses the wide range of businesses and professionals involved in the creation, management, production, distribution and storage of print and electronic documents.

The Foundation For Outdoor Advertising Research and Education - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 11, 2012

The FOARE Scholarship Program provides assistance to students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate college and university programs. The Scholarship Program supports the education and career goals of those who are part of the outdoor advertising industry family along with other students pursuing a course of study related to the industry. The Foundation awards nine scholarships on an annual basis.

**FOARE has designated a $3,000 scholarship for a student enrolled in a creative arts or design program. To qualify for the scholarship, a student must be enrolled or accepted for an accredited design school program or pursing a course in graphic design studies or a related field seeking an Associates of Arts (AA) degree, an undergraduate degree, or a graduate degree; or have been accepted into a Master’s or Doctoral program in graphic design or a related field at an accredited design school or other accredited institution. An applicant for the creative arts/design must submit a work sample/portfolio in digital form (4 copies) not to exceed three pieces. Portfolios cannot be returned.

Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship - Outside scholarship

Deadline: February 29, 2012

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment through coursework or experience to any combination of at least two of the following fields: early childhood education, child development/child psychology, film/television production, music, animation, or production of cross-platform entertainment.

Applicant must have the ultimate goal of working in children's media. Particular attention will be given to applicants from inner city or rural communities.

International Foodservice Editorial Council - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2012

IFEC scholarships are intended to assist students pursuing careers as writers, editors, public relations and marketing communication practitioners and closely related areas within the foodservice industry. The student must show evidence of training, skill and interest in both foodservice and the communication arts. The combination of studies and/or work experience in both the foodservice field and the communication arts is necessary. Applicants should have a strong academic record, good character references and demonstrate financial need.

Applicable majors in the communication area include journalism, public relations, mass communication, English, broadcast journalism, marketing, photography, graphic arts, and related studies. For more information please visit the International Foodservice Editorial Council website.

Worldstudio AIGA scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 30, 2012

With the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow undergrad and graduate students who are studying art and design disciplines in U.S. colleges and universities to achieve their goals and further their education.

Our primary aims are:
• To increase diversity in the creative professions
• To foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow

Scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.

For more information, please visit the AIGA website.

One of our students received this award last year!

P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2012

In keeping with the goals of renowned artist P. Buckley Moss, who struggled with dyslexia during her school years, this scholarship represents her dedication to young people who have learning disabilities and are aspiring towards a career in the visual arts. Scholarship(s) of at least $1,500 will be awarded to one or more high school seniors with financial need, a certified language-related learning difference, and artistic talent who plan a career in visual arts. Scholarships are potentially renewable for up to three additional years.

L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest - Outside Award

The L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest was launched in 1988 as an expression of L. Ron Hubbard's wish that the relationship between the written word and the illustrator's art would not die. Since its inception, it has spanned the globe in its appeal to the new and amateur artist for which it was designed, bridging cultural, economic and language barriers.

L. Ron Hubbard produced more than 250 published works of fiction in his writing career. Yet it was from the Golden Age of Science Fiction (1938-1950), in which he played such an instrumental part, that he fondly remembered that the illustrators of those stories were as important to the readers as were the writers. Thus, by its design and since its inception, the L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future Contest winners, three each quarter, illustrate a winning story from the Writers of the Future Contest. These rendered illustrations are not only entered in the Grand Prize competition, but are published in the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future anthology with their respective companion story.

All themes of science fiction and fantasy illustrations are welcome: every entry is judged on its own merits only. No entry fee is required and all rights in the entry remain the property of the artist. Please visit their website for more information. No deadline date.

TwoTen Footwear Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: February 16, 2012

TwoTen Footwear Foundation has awarded nearly $16 million to about 7,000 students since its inception in 1969. Annually, we help over 450 students nationwide meet the rising cost of a college education by awarding $700,000 in scholarships.

Buick Achievers Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: February 29, 2012

It starts with good grades. But goes beyond.

Are you interested in a career in the automotive or related industries? Are you a dedicated student, a leader in school, a volunteer worker, or a college-bound and community-minded individual.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program wants to reward students who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom—and who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. It's a reward for what you've made of yourself and the difference you are making for others.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is offering:

• Up to $25,000 per year for 100 first-time freshman or existing college students, renewable up to four years.
• $2,000 one-time awards for an additional 1,000 students.

Haworth Diversity Award - Outside Scholarship and Internship

Deadline: March 2, 2012

The Haworth Diversity Award will be given to a member of a minority group. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Haworth defines a minority group as one of the following:

• Hispanic/Latino
• Black or African American
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
• American Indian or Alaskan Native
• Asian
• Two or More Races
• Female
• Veteran
• Person with Disability

The number and amount of each scholarship may vary annually as determined by the Independent Scholarship Selection committee. Each scholarship is a one-time award.

Candidates will be evaluated on the competitive basis of record of achievement (GPA) from a college experience, current transcript (with junior status), ACT/SAT test scores (US only), and content of application including letters of recommendation, essay, awards and recognition, volunteer activity, and employment/school extra-curricular activity. In order to be considered for the above-described scholarships all required documentation must be submitted by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Applicant must be a college or university junior who is a member of a minority group.
2. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater.
3. Applicant must be available for a 12 week internship within the year the scholarship is awarded.
4. Major area of study must be supported by Haworth’s core business function.
5. Applicant must pass an interview process before an offer will be made.
6. The offer of internship employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a drug screening, references, criminal background check, and the terms and conditions stated in our employment application. Additionally, you may be required to complete a job-related medical Exam. Haworth is an at-will employer.

For an application, please visit the 7th Floor Student Services Office at Kendall College of Art and Design.

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2012

The Automotive Hall of Fame serves as administrator to over $20,000 in combined college scholarships annually to students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive career.

To be eligible for a scholarship you must:
• Submit a completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career.
• Provide an official transcript of all academic work.
• Submit two letters of recommendation supporting your automotive interests.
• Submit a letter of acceptance for an associate, bachelor, or masters program.
• Be accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the time of application.
• Student must be a United States citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa.
• Must be enrolled full-time.
• Must have 3.0 GPA or higher.

Durkan Design Competition - Outside Competition

Deadline: February 17, 2012

The Durkan D*SCOVER design competition has been established to exhibit the talent of designers in the hospitality design field and contribute toward the education of future designers, in partnership with NEWH. Both industry professionals and students are encouraged to participate, and be discovered! Durkan has partnered with NEWH to bring a unique member only opportunity. In lieu of entry fees, you simply must be a member of NEWH.

Discover your eye for design, specific to the hospitality industry. Show us your view, and your own take on carpet design. Think outside the box and make the typical carpet design for hotels something different. Show us what you’ve got and tell us how you got there through your eyes.

NEWH - Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition - Outside Competition

Deadline: February 24, 2012

NEWH is the premier networking resource for the hospitality industry, providing scholarships, education, leadership development, recognition of excellence, and business development opportunities.

It's about Scholarship, Education, and Business Networking. NEWH is proud to host the sixth annual Sustainable Design Competition. The NEWH Sustainable Design Competition will provide students with the opportunity to showcase their design skills while utilizing the very best in sustainable design products and practices.

$5,000 will be awarded to a Junior or Senior level Interior Design student who chooses to design a space that fits the criteria of the competition. The theme of the competition is "The Sustainable Guest Experience".

For more information, please visit the NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Design Competition website.

Haworth Diversity Award - Outside Scholarship and Internship

Deadline: March 2, 2012

The Haworth Diversity Award will be given to a member of a minority group. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Haworth defines a minority group as one of the following:

• Hispanic/Latino
• Black or African American
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
• American Indian or Alaskan Native
• Asian
• Two or More Races
• Female
• Veteran
• Person with Disability

The number and amount of each scholarship may vary annually as determined by the Independent Scholarship Selection committee. Each scholarship is a one-time award.

Candidates will be evaluated on the competitive basis of record of achievement (GPA) from a college experience, current transcript (with junior status), ACT/SAT test scores (US only), and content of application including letters of recommendation, essay, awards and recognition, volunteer activity, and employment/school extra-curricular activity. In order to be considered for the above-described scholarships all required documentation must be submitted by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Applicant must be a college or university junior who is a member of a minority group.
2. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or greater.
3. Applicant must be available for a 12 week internship within the year the scholarship is awarded.
4. Major area of study must be supported by Haworth’s core business function.
5. Applicant must pass an interview process before an offer will be made.
6. The offer of internship employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a drug screening, references, criminal background check, and the terms and conditions stated in our employment application. Additionally, you may be required to complete a job-related medical Exam. Haworth is an at-will employer.

For an application, please visit the 7th Floor Student Services Office at Kendall College of Art and Design.

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Education Foundation Inc - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 12, 2012

The ASID Foundation, Inc., provides scholarships and awards for undergraduate and graduate students in a number of categories. Please visit the ASID website and click on Scholarships + Awards.

Jeanette E. O’Brien Memorial Interior Design Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 16, 2012

Statement of Intent

The intention of this scholarship is to create a memorial on behalf of Jeanette E. O’Brien. A graduate of Kendall’s Interior Design program, Jeanette E. O’Brien created a successful interior design practice in Grand Rapids, MI. and became a professor of interior design at Kendall. It is the intent of Jeanette’s daughter Gwen O’Brien, and partner Dottie Rhodes, to create an ongoing reminder of the fondness and connection Jeanette felt for Kendall by providing a scholarship to a student in the Interior Design program. In life, Jeanette was passionate about helping students. The memory of that passion will continue to inspire today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders in the field on Interior design.

Commitment

$2,000.00 per year

Requirements and Process

The student selected to receive the Jeanette E. O’Brien Memorial Scholarship must be a declared interior design major, needs to have obtained a minimum of 48 credits, 12 of which must be completed at Kendall at the time of nomination. The awarded student will demonstrate a propensity for personal leadership in the field of interior design. Beyond conventional systems of measure, grades, or participation in professional associations, this student will demonstrate good character, concern for fellow students and a commitment to their community. The student will be known by faculty and fellow students to possess the intangible qualities of kindness and general care for others.

• Demonstrated interest in the field of interior design beyond basic classroom assignments; for example a trip abroad to study design, participation in an internship, or personal study beyond a classroom assignment.
• A person of good character; a student that others can rely on, trustworthy, compassionate towards others, showing genuine care towards peers.
• Involvement in supporting the community at large through service; such as participation in Art Prize, Canstruction, Heritage Hill tours, Food Bank, or other non-profit organizations.
• Active in leadership at Kendall; which could be an energetic participant in a student group, or an effective leader in the classroom, or an effective tutor.
• Participation in industry-related activities, which might include meetings for ASID, IIDA, CIDR, WMEAC, Design West Michigan, etc.

Due Date

A printed essay is due no later than Friday, March 16, 2012 by 12:00 p.m. to the Student Services Office. A timely submission is part of the criterion for award. Emailed essays cannot be accepted.

Selection and Award

The final determination will be made by the Jeanette E. O’Brien Memorial Scholarship Committee in accordance with the description of the requirements. The Scholarship winner is to be announced and funds are to be awarded annually, to one student, at the end of March 2012.

2012 International Student Store Design Competition - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: April 30, 2012

On behalf of the Student Design Competition Committee, we are pleased to announce the 2012 International Student Store Design Competition. With the help of our Platinum Supporter, Stylmark and Mega Wall, we will be awarding a total of $10,000.00 USD to the winners.

We hope the chosen category, High- End Accessories Retailer, will be of interest to you. The struggles of the recession have depressed consumer confidence and affect retailers across the board. In order to maintain growth, US retailers have been creative in looking for new channels to increase total selling square footage by developing small formats, outlet concepts, innovative partnerships and entering new markets.

Our goal is to award creative thinking, to help your professors teach you a real-world holistic design process, and to introduce students to the exciting and dynamic career of retail design.

National Kitchen and Bath Student Design Competition - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: November 30, 2012

The 2012/13 Competition challenges students to design a Kitchen and Bath from an architects plan using the NKBA Planning Guidelines with Access Standards. This year's challenge is to renovate the basement of the Midwest suburban raised ranch home. The basement will be converted to a downstairs apartment for the client’s 74 year old mother, who suffers from arthritis in her knees and uses a walker. Students are challenged to design a room for the mom, Edita, a native Lithuanian that immigrated to the United States in 1950. She desires a room reminiscent of this mid-century modern period.

Who Can Enter
• Entrants must be NKBA student members and enrolled in a college or university on the date of postmark. Award recipients must also be current NKBA members.
• Except for experiences derived from an internship, entrants must neither have worked in a professional design capacity (including interior design, architecture, and related fields), nor have been paid for design services rendered.
• Projects entered must be completed individually by the student designer. No co-designers are permitted in this competition.

American Indian Graduate Center - Outside Scholarship/Fellowship

Deadline: June 1, 2012

The AIGC fellowship program provides approximately $1,200,000 in fellowships to over 375 Native American and Alaska Native graduate students each year. Graduate fellowships are monetary awards made to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate or professional degree-seeking students, who meet all eligibility criteria. The fellowship amount is typically between $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year (not including summer), and varies from year to year, depending on the number of qualified applicants, the availability of funds and unmet financial need.

To be considered, applicants must be:
• Pursuing a post baccalaureate graduate or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited institution in the U.S.;
• Able to demonstrate financial need, and;
• An enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native group, or provide documentation of descent (possess one-fourth degree verifiable federally recognized Indian blood).

Stanfield and D’Orlando Art Scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Stanfield Scholarships Program is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalists studying the fields of art and law. Mrs. Stanfield stated that the Stanfield Scholarship committee should take into consideration, "Not only the intellectual attainments and potentialities of the beneficiaries but that they consider whether in character and constructive spiritual philosophy the beneficiaries are most likely to use their legal training and their training in art for the betterment of humankind."

The Marion Barr Stanfield and the Pauly D'Orlando Art Scholarships are for either graduate or undergraduate Unitarian Universalist students preparing for a career in fine arts. The terms of the trust limit eligibility to those in the study of painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture.

Outdoor Writers Association - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Outdoor Writers Association of America Inc. (OWAA) sponsors a Bodie McDowell Scholarship program for students of outdoor communications fields including print, photography, film, art or broadcasting.

The scholarships are open to undergraduate students (entering junior or senior year) and graduate students (including Ph.D. candidates).

International Foodservice Editorial Council - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2012

IFEC scholarships are intended to assist students pursuing careers as writers, editors, public relations and marketing communication practitioners and closely related areas within the foodservice industry. The student must show evidence of training, skill and interest in both foodservice and the communication arts. The combination of studies and/or work experience in both the foodservice field and the communication arts is necessary. Applicants should have a strong academic record, good character references and demonstrate financial need.

Applicable majors in the communication area include journalism, public relations, mass communication, English, broadcast journalism, marketing, photography, graphic arts, and related studies. For more information please visit the International Foodservice Editorial Council website.

Worldstudio AIGA scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 30, 2012

With the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow undergrad and graduate students who are studying art and design disciplines in U.S. colleges and universities to achieve their goals and further their education.

Our primary aims are:
• To increase diversity in the creative professions
• To foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow

Scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.

For more information, please visit the AIGA website.

One of our students received this award last year!

American Indian Graduate Center - Outside Scholarship/Fellowship

Deadline: June 1, 2012

The AIGC fellowship program provides approximately $1,200,000 in fellowships to over 375 Native American and Alaska Native graduate students each year. Graduate fellowships are monetary awards made to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate or professional degree-seeking students, who meet all eligibility criteria. The fellowship amount is typically between $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year (not including summer), and varies from year to year, depending on the number of qualified applicants, the availability of funds and unmet financial need.

To be considered, applicants must be:
• Pursuing a post baccalaureate graduate or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited institution in the U.S.;
• Able to demonstrate financial need, and;
• An enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native group, or provide documentation of descent (possess one-fourth degree verifiable federally recognized Indian blood).

Lagrant Foundation - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: February 29, 2012

The LAGRANT Foundation's mission is to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations by providing scholarships, career development workshops, professional development, mentors and internships to African American, American Indian/Native American, Asian Pacific American and Hispanic/Latino undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to open the proverbial "door" for minorities by providing the necessary resources and tools not commonly available to many minorities entering the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations.

American Indian Graduate Center - Outside Scholarship/Fellowship

Deadline: June 1, 2012

The AIGC fellowship program provides approximately $1,200,000 in fellowships to over 375 Native American and Alaska Native graduate students each year. Graduate fellowships are monetary awards made to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate or professional degree-seeking students, who meet all eligibility criteria. The fellowship amount is typically between $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year (not including summer), and varies from year to year, depending on the number of qualified applicants, the availability of funds and unmet financial need.

To be considered, applicants must be:
• Pursuing a post baccalaureate graduate or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited institution in the U.S.;
• Able to demonstrate financial need, and;
• An enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian or Alaska Native group, or provide documentation of descent (possess one-fourth degree verifiable federally recognized Indian blood).

Society of North American Goldsmiths - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2012

The SNAG Educational Endowment was founded in 1992. Its sole focus is awarding graduate and undergraduate educational scholarships each year. These are our most prestigious and highly competitive student scholarship awards. A selection committee of three independent jurors determines the awards.

Allesee Metals/Jewelry Design Scholarship

The Allesee Metals/Jewelry Scholarship provides scholarship funding of one $5,000/year for students majoring Metals/Jewelry Design, who are in good academic standing, and plan to graduate during the academic year in which the scholarship is awarded. In addition, the recipient’s metals/jewelry work must demonstrate a high level of proficiency and promise. Recipients are selected by the Metals/Jewelry faculty. For more information, please contact the Chairperson of the Metals/Jewelry Program.

Brian Rizzi Memorial Metals/Jewelry Scholarship

Established through the generosity of the Philip Renato family, in honor of Philip Renato’s brother, the Brian Rizzi Memorial Scholarship is made available to a student majoring in the Metals/Jewelry Design Program. Award amounts vary per year. For more information, please contact the Kendall Director of Enrollment Management. Scholarship criteria:

• Majoring in Metals/Jewelry Design
• Cumulative 3.00 grade point average
• Demonstrate excellence in drawing and hands-on fabrication
• Ability to consistently imagine and produce work
• Demonstrate a commitment to the field of Metals/Jewelry design
• Demonstrate financial need

Stanfield and D’Orlando Art Scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Stanfield Scholarships Program is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalists studying the fields of art and law. Mrs. Stanfield stated that the Stanfield Scholarship committee should take into consideration, "Not only the intellectual attainments and potentialities of the beneficiaries but that they consider whether in character and constructive spiritual philosophy the beneficiaries are most likely to use their legal training and their training in art for the betterment of humankind."

The Marion Barr Stanfield and the Pauly D'Orlando Art Scholarships are for either graduate or undergraduate Unitarian Universalist students preparing for a career in fine arts. The terms of the trust limit eligibility to those in the study of painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture.

Worldstudio AIGA scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 30, 2012

With the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow undergrad and graduate students who are studying art and design disciplines in U.S. colleges and universities to achieve their goals and further their education.

Our primary aims are:
• To increase diversity in the creative professions
• To foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow

Scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.

For more information, please visit the AIGA website.

One of our students received this award last year!

P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2012

In keeping with the goals of renowned artist P. Buckley Moss, who struggled with dyslexia during her school years, this scholarship represents her dedication to young people who have learning disabilities and are aspiring towards a career in the visual arts. Scholarship(s) of at least $1,500 will be awarded to one or more high school seniors with financial need, a certified language-related learning difference, and artistic talent who plan a career in visual arts. Scholarships are potentially renewable for up to three additional years.

Stanfield and D’Orlando Art Scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Stanfield Scholarships Program is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalists studying the fields of art and law. Mrs. Stanfield stated that the Stanfield Scholarship committee should take into consideration, "Not only the intellectual attainments and potentialities of the beneficiaries but that they consider whether in character and constructive spiritual philosophy the beneficiaries are most likely to use their legal training and their training in art for the betterment of humankind."

The Marion Barr Stanfield and the Pauly D'Orlando Art Scholarships are for either graduate or undergraduate Unitarian Universalist students preparing for a career in fine arts. The terms of the trust limit eligibility to those in the study of painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture.

Outdoor Writers Association - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Outdoor Writers Association of America Inc. (OWAA) sponsors a Bodie McDowell Scholarship program for students of outdoor communications fields including print, photography, film, art or broadcasting.

The scholarships are open to undergraduate students (entering junior or senior year) and graduate students (including Ph.D. candidates).

National Press Photographers Foundation Inc. - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Founded in 1946, The NPPA continues to attract the best in news photography, video and multimedia. It is this professional diversity that sets the NPPA apart from other organizations.

NPPF scholarships are awarded to encourage those with the talent and dedication to photojournalism and who need financial help to continue their studies. These awards are directed toward those studying full-time or returning to college.

International Foodservice Editorial Council - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2012

IFEC scholarships are intended to assist students pursuing careers as writers, editors, public relations and marketing communication practitioners and closely related areas within the foodservice industry. The student must show evidence of training, skill and interest in both foodservice and the communication arts. The combination of studies and/or work experience in both the foodservice field and the communication arts is necessary. Applicants should have a strong academic record, good character references and demonstrate financial need.

Applicable majors in the communication area include journalism, public relations, mass communication, English, broadcast journalism, marketing, photography, graphic arts, and related studies. For more information please visit the International Foodservice Editorial Council website.

Lowell Arts Council - West Michigan Regional Art Competition - Outside Award

Deadline: March 17, 2012

The West Michigan Regional Competition is open to all visual art media. Participation is open to Lower West Michigan artists 18 years and older. Eligible counties are Oceana, Newago, Mecosta, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Montcalm, Ionia, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Berrien, Cass and Saint Joseph.

Only artwork completed within the last two years will be eligible. Work previously accepted into the West Michigan Regional Competition is ineligible.

There is a non-refundable entry fee (total) of $30 for LowellArts! members and students or $35 for non-members. Each artist may submit up to two entries.

Drop Off
• Friday, March 16 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Saturday, March 17 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Important information regarding proper presentation of entries:
• All work MUST be properly framed with no exposed glass edges.
• All 2-dimensional work must have a hanging wire. SAW-TOOTH OR RING HANGERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
• All hanging 3-dimensional entries must have adequate hanging hardware and hanging systems.
• Entries may be no larger than 4 feet in any one direction.
• If entry weighs more than 50 pounds, you must obtain approval by the staff prior to delivery.
• Labels must be firmly affixed to the upper right hand corner on the back of the entries.
• Entry labels on 3-dimensional work must be tied, taped or pinned securely to each piece.

Worldstudio AIGA scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: March 30, 2012

With the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow undergrad and graduate students who are studying art and design disciplines in U.S. colleges and universities to achieve their goals and further their education.

Our primary aims are:
• To increase diversity in the creative professions
• To foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers and studios of tomorrow

Scholarship recipients are selected not only for their ability and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work.

For more information, please visit the AIGA website.

One of our students received this award last year!

P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2012

In keeping with the goals of renowned artist P. Buckley Moss, who struggled with dyslexia during her school years, this scholarship represents her dedication to young people who have learning disabilities and are aspiring towards a career in the visual arts. Scholarship(s) of at least $1,500 will be awarded to one or more high school seniors with financial need, a certified language-related learning difference, and artistic talent who plan a career in visual arts. Scholarships are potentially renewable for up to three additional years.

Stanfield and D’Orlando Art Scholarships - Outside Scholarships

Deadline: February 15, 2012

The Stanfield Scholarships Program is funded by a trust created by Mrs. Marion Barr Stanfield for Unitarian Universalists studying the fields of art and law. Mrs. Stanfield stated that the Stanfield Scholarship committee should take into consideration, "Not only the intellectual attainments and potentialities of the beneficiaries but that they consider whether in character and constructive spiritual philosophy the beneficiaries are most likely to use their legal training and their training in art for the betterment of humankind."

The Marion Barr Stanfield and the Pauly D'Orlando Art Scholarships are for either graduate or undergraduate Unitarian Universalist students preparing for a career in fine arts. The terms of the trust limit eligibility to those in the study of painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture.

Woodworking Machinery Industry Association - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2012

The Woodworking Machinery Industry Association is a trade association representing importers and distributors of woodworking machinery and ancillary equipment in North America. Founded in 1977, WMIA is the recognized voice of importers and distributors and a vital communications link between suppliers and the many manufacturers of wood products in North America.

The mission of the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association is to provide the North American woodworking industry with the technology, services and information resources that enable it to compete successfully in the global marketplace while furthering partnership and cooperation amongst members in all areas of business.

The scholarship applicant must complete a Scholarship Application Form and mail it, along with attachments, to the WMIA Scholarship Foundation. The attachments which must accompany the completed form are:
• A one-page letter telling us about your future aspirations and what qualifies you as a WMIA scholarship candidate.
• A transcript of grades and credits through the most recent grading period (high school applicants) or transcripts covering a minimum of the previous two scholastic years.
• A letter of recommendation from an employer or other professional with whom you have worked.
• A letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor or other educational professional.

P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2012

In keeping with the goals of renowned artist P. Buckley Moss, who struggled with dyslexia during her school years, this scholarship represents her dedication to young people who have learning disabilities and are aspiring towards a career in the visual arts. Scholarship(s) of at least $1,500 will be awarded to one or more high school seniors with financial need, a certified language-related learning difference, and artistic talent who plan a career in visual arts. Scholarships are potentially renewable for up to three additional years.

National Sculpture Society - Outside Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2012

Scholarships of $2,000 each are available for students of figurative or representational sculpture. Scholarships are paid directly to the academic institution through which the student applies. The educational institution the student attends must be an accredited U.S. institution. Please note that work that is inspired by nature - or figurative or realist sculpture - is preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Scholarship Application form
• A biography or resume that explains the student's background in sculpture. This can be in the form of a Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF (.pdf) document or a separate piece of paper
• Two letters of recommendation. (These can be mailed separately)
• A CD with 10 to 18 images of at least six different sculptures by the applicant. Images on the CD should be in JPEG (.jpg) format with a resolution of at least 72 dpi. PLEASE, NO POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS
• A list stating the title, medium and dimensions of the sculpture shown in the images on the CD. This can be in the form of a Word (.doc or .docx) or PDF (.pdf) document
• Proof of financial need. This can be in the form of photocopies of other scholarship/grant applications, photocopies of tax forms from previous year, and/or a signed letter from the financial aid office of the applicant's school