Scholarships

Students may apply for scholarships on November 19, 2022, and February 11, 18, and 25, 2023. In-person and virtual portfolio reviews are available. Due to COVID-19, reviews may switch from an in-person format to a virtual format. Please be prepared for this possibility. If you are visiting the College at another time before Feb. 25, please contact us at carthageart@carthage.edu to set up an alternate time.

Note: students entering midyear should apply for a scholarship in November. The results of all interviews and portfolio reviews will be included in the applicant’s financial aid package developed in March by Student Financial Services or in December/January for students entering midyear.

Photography scholarships are awarded based upon a review of the applicant’s art portfolio by members of the Photography and Film and New Media faculty. You will discuss your artwork with a faculty member, answering questions about your ideas, materials, process, and aspirations as a developing photographer and artist. If you are on campus for your review you will tour the program’s facilities.

BRING TO YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO REVIEW

• A portfolio consisting of a minimum of 10 of your best art pieces in a variety of media. This may be work you have made in school and/or outside of classes. Having some artworks that show experience with digital photography or darkroom experience is preferred, but not required. Sketchbooks are welcome!
  • For in-person reviews please bring the actual artworks. For pieces you cannot bring, please bring digital images or a link.
  • For virtual reviews, please share digital portfolios weblink or video links with carthageart@carthage.edu.
• Your resume.
• One letter of recommendation (preferably from a teacher or mentor).