First Year Scholarship Information for Incoming Freshmen
Fine Arts Talent Awards (FATA)
Application deadline: February 20: received, not postmarked.
This scholarship is administered through the Ohio University School of Art. These talent-based renewable scholarships are awarded to incoming Freshmen who have applied to and have been accepted at OU and the School of Art and who have submitted an application packet to the School of Art according to the guidelines printed below.
3.0 accumulative GPA required for renewal. All materials must be submitted by the February 20 deadline.
Guidelines for Studio Arts
The Fine Arts Talent Application Should Include the Following If You Plan to Major in Studio Arts:
1. FATA Award Form submitted electronically along with your portfolio
2. A digital portfolio of 5-8 images and a cover slide on a CD Rom in PowerPoint
format. The first slide should contain your name, phone number, and email address. The subsequent slides should be labeled with the title, date, and medium. You should include at least 3 drawings done from 3 dimensional objects.
3. A stamped, self-addressed envelope that we will send out upon reciept of your FATA application.
Guidelines for Art History
If you are interested in majoring in Art History, you may also apply for consideration for an Art History based FATA. The application should include the following if you plan to major in Art History:
1. FATA Award Form submitted electronically along with your portfolio
2. One writing sample of 3-5 pages if you plan to major in Art History. The writing sample must be submitted digitally in a Microsoft Word document. Your name, telephone number and email address must be at the top of each page.
3. A stamped, self-addressed envelope that we will send out upon reciept of your FATA application.
Troubleshooting
Notification
All applicants will be notified of their status by early April.
Submit Application, by Mail, to:
Dr. Jennie Klein
Chair, Scholarship Committee
School of Art
Seigfred Hall 528
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701-2979
Phone: 800.766.8278
Fax: 740.593.0457
Information on other scholarships administered by Ohio University
1. Ohio University Scholarships including Gateway
When you apply to Ohio University you will be automatically considered for these scholarships. For more information on the requirements for these scholarships please consult the following link:
http://www.ohio.edu/admissions/gateway/index.cfm
Or contact:
Ohio University Undergraduate Admissions
120 Chubb Hall
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4100
2. Diversity Scholarships
Many students may be eligible for other scholarships through the Office of Diversity. Please visit the Office of Diversity online at:
or
http://www.ohio.edu/diversity/scholarships
for information on OU scholarships designed to promote diversity at Ohio University.