The Betty Harlan Memorial Art Scholarship provides educational resources to students pursuing a degree in the visual arts. For the purposes of this scholarship, visual arts is defined as creative art whose products are to be appreciated by sight, such as painting, sculpture, and film.
Scholarship Details
- Supports students who demonstrate creativity and an interest in creating visual art
- Visual arts may include creative work intended to be appreciated by sight, such as painting, sculpture, and film
- Academic performance receives moderate priority during the selection process
- Applicants are considered through the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois universal scholarship application
- The application system automatically matches applicants with scholarships for which they may be eligible
Eligibility Criteria
- Must meet the eligibility requirements established for the scholarship through the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
- Should demonstrate an interest in creating visual art
- Should demonstrate a creative mindset consistent with the intent of the scholarship
- Applicants may include graduating high school seniors and older students who meet the applicable requirements
Application Process
- Complete the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois universal scholarship application.
- Answer the required eligibility and personal background questions used to determine scholarship matches.
- Review the scholarships for which the application system determines you are eligible.
- Complete the specific written prompt presented for this scholarship.
- Provide all additional information and supporting materials required through the universal application.
- Submit the completed application according to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois scholarship cycle deadline.
Every CFNIL scholarship has a unique intent, often reflecting the background of the donor or person in whose memory the fund was created. CFNIL uses an online "universal" application to ensure the most efficient process; as an applicant, you do not need to predetermine which scholarships you should apply for.