Master of Fine Arts Scholarship Competition and Exhibition

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$4,000
Calendar Deadline:
March 28, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
1
Eligibility Criteria:
State Selection
Selected Major(s)
Current Year in School
College Selection State
Age
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Scholarship Description

This competition, targeting MFA students in visual arts from universities in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, offers a unique opportunity to showcase artistic talents. Eligible students must have completed at least one term and have one remaining in their program. The selection focuses on artistic merit, and the competition includes an exhibit opportunity with the Allied Arts Association. This is an excellent chance for emerging artists to gain recognition and exhibit their work.

Scholarship Details

  • Open to visual arts MFA students in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho
  • Includes an exhibit opportunity with the Allied Arts Association
  • No award if no candidate meets the standards

Eligibility Criteria

  • Enrolled in a visual arts MFA program at a university in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho
  • Must have completed at least one term and have at least one term remaining

Application Process

  1. Prepare an artist’s statement (250 words max)
  2. Documentation from your registrar of current status in an appropriate master’s program.
  3. Create a one-page Curriculum Vitae
  4. Submit 6 to 12 images of your work (JPEG format, max size 500 KB each)
  5. Provide a separate document identifying each image with title, size, medium, and date
  6. Be prepared for your work to be included in the Allied Arts exhibit, subject to space and approval

Selection will be based on artistic merit. No award will be made if the judges agree no candidate meets appropriate standards.