Mathias J. Alten Memorial Award

Established through the generosity of Mr. Alten's granddaughter, Anita Gilleo, in honor of the collaboration in the early 1900s between David Wolcott Kendall and painter Mathias J. Alten, the Mathias J. Alten Memorial Award recognizes a Kendall senior whose work demonstrates qualities characteristic of the award’s namesake, such as the following:

• Solid drawing and draftsmanship
• Discipline and industriousness
• Respect for traditional standards of craftsmanship
• Versatility as to medium and subject matter
• “Painterly” technique as opposed to mechanically assisted, highly abstract matter or extreme photorealism

This $1,000 per year scholarship competition is open to any Kendall College of Art and Design student, majoring in Painting or Illustration, who is in good academic standing and who is in his or her final year of study when the award is made. To inquire about this scholarship opportunity, please contact the Kendall Director of Enrollment Management.

Art Directors Club - Outside Scholarship

Open to talented sophomores and juniors enrolled in accredited art schools and colleges around the country, ADC's scholarship program embodies the club's mission to recognize excellence and innovation in visual communications, to bring together creative leaders across the boundaries of their disciplines, and to encourage young people entering the field. For more information, please visit the Art Directors Club website. The 2010 competition has been extended to July 9, 2010.

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.

International Foodservice Editorial Council - Outside Scholarship

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. Please see their website http://ifeconline.com/scholarship_info.cfm for more information. Deadline date is March 15.

Art Harvest Brighton Art Guild’s Fifth Annual Juried Fine Art Exhibition - Outside Competition

CALL TO ARTISTS: More than $1,500 in Cash Awards!
Adults: $500 Best of Show plus more than $1,000 in additional cash awards.
College: $100 1st prize, $75 2nd prize.
High School: $100 1st prize, $75 2nd prize. Please visit their website for more information.
Entry deadline is September 15, 2010.

Norma Gray Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

The Brighton Art Guild's annual Norma Gray Scholarship for college students is sponsored by the Longfield Family Charitable Foundation. This $500 scholarship, to support the creative development of Michigan artists will be competitively awarded based upon an applicant's merit and goals in the visual arts. There is no cost to apply. Please visit their website for more information. Deadline date is September 27, 2010.

Worldstudio AIGA scholarships - Outside Scholarships

With the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow students who are studying art and design disciplines in U.S. colleges and universities to achieve their goals and further their education. Please visit http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/worldstudio-scholarship for more information. Deadline date is April 2.

P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

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. Please visit http://www.mosssociety.org/page.php?id=69 for more information. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1.

National Art Materials Trade Association - Outside Scholarship

The NAMTA Foundation for the Visual Arts believes the enduring vitality of the creative and visual arts industry lies heavily upon the shoulders of today’s art students. For that reason, the Foundation annually awards scholarships to help students offset secondary education costs. Scholarship checks are sent directly to the university, college or technical institute, including international schools, and may be used for tuition and/or books. Please visit http://www.namta.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3450 for more information. Deadline date is March 1, 2011.

John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund - Outside Scholarship

In accordance with the will of the late Anna Lee Stacey, a trust fund has been created for the education of young men and women who aim to make art their profession. The scholarship is open to United States citizens only, both men and women, single or married, irrespective of race, creed or color. The age limit is between 18 and 35 years. Appointments will normally be for one year and the amount available for distribution will be approximately $5,000.00. At the discretion of the Committee, this may be awarded in quarterly installments to one or more applicants. Please visit http://nationalcowboymuseum.org/education/staceyfund/default.aspx for more information. Deadline date is February 1.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Outside Scholarship

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s (HSF) mission is to strengthen America by advancing the college education of Hispanic Americans. We deliver a range of programs to Hispanic families and students through community outreach and education, affordability via scholarships, college retention and career opportunities. HSF supports a successful path for Latinos to attain a college degree - creating an increasingly valuable asset for a stronger, more competitive America in the 21st century. Celebrating its 35th year, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has awarded over $300M, resulting in close to 100,000 scholarships to students in need. Please visit their website at http://www.hsf.net/innerContent.aspx?id=34 for more information.

Hispanic College Fund - Outside Scholarship

College. Career. Community. The Hispanic College Fund embodies these principles while helping Hispanic high school and college students obtain college educations and professional careers. We are a nonprofit that promotes students to explore and enter careers. Please visit their website at http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/ and click on Other Majors Application 2010-2011. Deadline date is February 23, 2010.

Alliance for Young Artists and Writers Inc - Outside Scholarship

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers celebrates the creative achievement of America’s teens. The Awards were founded in 1923 to offer recognition and scholarships for students for their artistic talents. Students who excel in the visual arts and creative writing participate in The Awards to earn recognition, get their work exhibited or published, and to earn scholarships. Go to http://artandwriting.org/Awards/WhatYouCanWin and click on How to Apply towards the bottom of the page. Guidelines and deadlines for next year’s awards will be available on October 1, 2010.

Michigan Community Foundations - Outside Scholarships

Many Michigan Community Foundations award scholarships to residents of their county and the surrounding areas. Find your local Community Foundation to see if they offer scholarships. Michigan Community Foundations - Home

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Scholarship - Outside Scholarship

The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum’s purpose is to actively promote business practices that demonstrate environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and social responsibility. They will be awarding a $5000 scholarship to a student in Kent, Ottawa, or Muskegon Counties. The scholarship will be awarded to the one student who shows an in-depth understanding of sustainability, embodies the ideals and goals of the WMSBF, and has submitted the most comprehensive and plausible suggestions for curriculum improvement. Applications must be in by March 5, 2010. For more details, please see www.wmsbf.org/index.php/wmsbfscholarship.

The Jose Narezo Annual International Studies Scholarship

Established through the generosity of Gretchen Minnhaar of Gretchen Minnhaar Designs, LTD and Val Schmieder of VIA Design, this scholarship assists students as they study and travel abroad. This scholarship was created in honor of the late Jose Narezo, a member of the Kendall and greater Grand Rapids community. Mr. Narezo was a wonderful artist whose work made a huge impact on the lives of many artists and designers. For more information, please contact the Kendall Director of Enrollment Management.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

In 2009 the Grand Rapids Foundation awarded over 500 scholarships to students residing in the greater Grand Rapids area. The Foundation's application process begins each year in January. The majority of the Foundation's scholarships have a minimum residency requirement of two years in Kent County. By completing just one application form, students will be entered into the applicant pool for all foundation scholarships they qualify for. The preferred method of submission is the Foundation's interactive application submitted at grcf.egrant.org. For more information, please visit the Foundation's website.

Capital Region Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships

Awards are made to accredited institutions of higher learning in Michigan for distribution to undergraduate students selected by the institution's scholarship committee based on the following criteria:

• Recipients must be a resident of Eaton County, Clinton County, or Ingham County, Michigan
• Recipients must be persons of proven superior ability, scholarship and character (preference given to students that maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher)
• Recipients must be “in good standing” with their college or university.

Awards vary by year and per institution. For more information, please contact the Kendall Director of Enrollment Management.

Gene Adcock Scholarship

This scholarship of $4,000/year was established through the generosity of Gene Adcock, a 1955 Kendall Interior Design graduate. Scholarship selection criteria:

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher
• Excellence in art and design
• Ability to consistently imagine and produce work
• Commitment to chosen field of study
• Financial need as determined with the completion of the FAFSA application form
• Final year of study

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