Outstanding Foundations Student Award Application Form

Outstanding Foundations Student Award Application Form
Application Deadline - Saturday, March 1, 2025
Notification Date - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Outstanding Foundations Student Award recognizes an art major currently enrolled in Foundations-level courses within the Department of Art and Design. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. If non-transfer student - Successfully complete at least two MTSU Foundations courses with a minimum grade of B.

2. If transfer student - Successfully complete at least three Foundations courses (one must be from MTSU) with a minimum grade of B.

3. Be currently enrolled in a Foundations-level course: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, ART 1640, or ART 1650.

4. Be a declared art major in one of the following programs:
- BFA in Studio Art
- BFA in Graphic Design
- BA/BS in Visual Arts
- BS in Art Education
- BA/BS in Art History
5. If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information provided below.

6. Submit PDF portfolio of 10 works with title, media, dimensions, date, and course. This can be created in Powerpoint or Google slides and then exported as a PDF. Example

7. Complete and submit the application.
I. Personal Information:

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No*
MTSU Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
MTSU M#*
Campus ID Number
Attach an unofficial transcript:
1. Log in to PipelineMT with your MTSU credentials.
2. Click on the "Registration & Student Records" menu once logged in.
3. Click the "Transcript (unofficial)" icon.
4. Choose the appropriate transcript level and type, then click "Submit". You can then print the transcript or save it as a PDF.
5. Refer to the [MTSU Records page] (https://www.mtsu.edu/records/) for more detailed instructions.
6. Attach your transcript using the upload box below.
Attach unofficial transcript: *

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III. Coursework:

What Foundations courses have you taken?
Foundations Course 1*
Foundations Course 2
Foundations Course 3
IV. Current Enrollment
Select all Foundations level courses you are currently enrolled in. If you are not currently enrolled in a Foundations course you are ineligible for this scholarship and may exit the application.*

ART 1610ART 1620ART 1630ART 1640ART 1650
V. Degree Program:

Please specify your degree program:
Please specify the degree program you are pursuing:*

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic DesignBachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Studio ArtBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Visual ArtsBachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Visual ArtsMinor in Art and Design
VI. Current Academic Standing:

Please specify the degree program you are pursuing:
What is your current academic standing (e.g., second-semester sophomore, first-semester junior)*
Are you a Freshman, Junior, etc.
VII. Extracurricular Activities: (Use N/A if not applicable):

List any art-related extracurricular activities or organizations you are involved in:
Use this section to tell us about any art-related extracurricular activities, club, or organizations you are involved in, personal art-related achievements, and / or any internships, jobs, or freelance work related to art and design. If this does not apply please write N/A.*
VIII. Statement of Purpose and future plans:

Up to 300 words
Please write a brief statement explaining why you are applying for this award and how it will help you achieve your academic and career goals. Make sure to include any goals for further education, professional aspirations, or specific projects you want to pursue. *

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IX. Challenges and Adversity:
Please share any challenges or obstacles you have faced in your artistic journey and how you overcame them.
X. Artwork Submission:
Please upload a PDF portfolio of your best artwork (10 images) demonstrating your skills, breadth, and creativity. Below each work include a brief description that includes the title, media, dimensions, date, and the course the work was completed for. This portfolio can be completed in Powerpoint or Google Slides and then exported as a PDF for submission.*

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XI. Applicant's E-Signature
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By signing below, you certify that all information is accurate and that you are the person completing this application. You also consent to MTSU and the Department of Art and Design using your name and artwork images for promotional purposes if selected for the scholarship.

After submitting, you will receive an email confirmation. Please print and keep it for your records.
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Outstanding Foundations Student Award Application Form

I. Personal Information:

III. Coursework:

IV. Current Enrollment

V. Degree Program:

VI. Current Academic Standing:

VII. Extracurricular Activities: (Use N/A if not applicable):

VIII. Statement of Purpose and future plans:

IX. Challenges and Adversity:

X. Artwork Submission:

XI. Applicant's E-Signature