Students enrolled in art and design programs at Texas State University may take advantage of seven different scholarship programs. Awards are available for art and design majors in all years of enrollment, and all applicants must be enrolled on a full-time basis. Scholarships range from $400 to $1,200, as of 2010, and selection is based on the student's academic record, letters of recommendation and the quality of work submitted in their application portfolio.
Texas State University
Department of Art and Design
JCMitte Building
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-245-2611
finearts.txstate.edu
Texas Christian University's Department of Art and Art History offers three scholarship programs for students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in art degree programs at the university. The Nordan Young Artist Award is open to incoming freshmen, and award selection is based on previous academic achievement and the quality of the applicant's portfolio. There are also a number of merit-based endowed scholarships available to currently enrolled and transferring students who demonstrate exceptional artistic talent. The number and amount of awards granted annually varies, and awards are renewable for up to three years.
School of Art
Att: Scholarship Committee
Texas Christian University
PO Box 298000
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-7643
artandarthistory.tcu.edu
The Texas Arts and Crafts Educational Foundation sponsors a scholarship competition for emerging Texas artists. The program is open to undergraduate and graduate art students enrolled at accredited Texas schools, and all students must have completed at least one year of study in their degree program. Selection is based solely on the merit of the individual's artistic work, and students working in all mediums are encouraged to compete. Individual award amounts vary and recipients may compete for a second year.
Texas Arts and Crafts Educational Foundation
4000 Riverside Drive East
Kerrville, TX 78028
888-335-1455
tacef.org
The Art Department at Texas A&M University's Commerce campus sponsors several scholarship awards for art students. Scholarships are available for all art majors working in any medium, and selection is based on the applicant's academic record and samples of their work. Individual award amounts vary and certain awards may require students to meet additional eligibility criteria.
Department of Art
PO Box 3011
Texas A&M University--Commerce
Commerce, TX 75429
903-886-2682
tamu-commerce.edu
Students enrolled in the art program at the University of Texas at Dallas are eligible to apply for the Bryce and Jonelle Jordan Scholarship. The program is open to incoming freshmen and currently enrolled students majoring in the visual and/or performing arts. Selected students will receive up to $1,000 per semester, as of 2010, and awards are renewable for up to three years. All applicants must be enrolled on a full-time basis to be considered.
School of Arts and Humanities, JO31
University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080
972-883-2980
utdallas.edu