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Fine Arts Scholarship

Portfolio submission deadline: Friday, November 3, 2023

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

  • The applicant must be entering her freshman year at Nazareth Academy High School with the intent of becoming an Art Major.
  • The student must submit 10 pieces of original artwork.
    • 3 observational drawings of real-life items
    • 1 self-portrait
    • 6 pieces of artwork that demonstrate the student's creativity
  • The artwork submitted should be done using any of the following media: pencil, colored pencil, acrylic paints, charcoal, watercolors, oil paints, pastels, and/or markers. Please note: Photography and 3-dimensional pieces are permitted but no more than 1 of each will be accepted.
  • All pieces of artwork must be labeled. Please click here for the information sheet and labels.
  • Any large works of art can be considered for submission; however, we ask that they are not dropped off at NAHS. Please photograph the piece from different angles to include in the portfolio.

Selection Criteria

  • The scholarship recipient(s) will be selected based on the following areas: Creativity, Composition, Craftsmanship, and Use of Art Media. The Fine Arts Scholar(s) will exemplify NAHS' commitment to have students use their creative gifts that God gave them to impact the world.
  • Scholarship recipients must take at least 1 full credit of Art each academic year.
  • Scholarship recipients are expected to be active participants in the National Art Honor Society by volunteering for art-related projects and programs.
  • Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in their Art courses.

Please drop off the required artwork portfolio at Nazareth between Monday, October 23rd and Friday, November 3rd. When you arrive at Nazareth to drop off your portfolio, please come up the steps connected to the circle and ring the doorbell. You will be able to leave your portfolio in our Attendance Office. Late submissions will not be considered.

Artwork may be picked up at Nazareth between Monday, November 13th and Friday, November 17th. You will be able to pick up your portfolio during this time from our Attendance Office where you dropped off your portfolio.

Please contact Mrs. Bridget Shaw, Art Department Chairperson, via email with any questions or concerns about the Fine Arts Scholarship.

Ms. Ashley Figaniak '08

Ms. Ashley Figaniak '08

Class of 2008
Titles: Director of Admissions
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