Selection is based upon talent and academic qualifications. A special emphasis is placed on talent through an audition or portfolio review.

Applicant must be a visual arts major who demonstrate talent and has a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Applicant must be a graduate of Walla Walla High School who will major in visual arts at the college level or at a special art school. Financial need must be demonstrated.

Applicant must be a graduate of the Vancouver School for Arts and Academics who will pursue an education in the arts.

Applicant must be pursuing an Art and Design associate's degree. Selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history.

Applicants must be under the age of 18 and be able to attend the awards reception in Washington, DC. In addition to the monetary award, the institute will pay for travel and lodging expenses. Three nominator forms, three copies of a 15-minute DVD and additional materials are required.

Applicant must have a special talent in music, theatre, or visual arts, audition or portfolio required.

Applicant must be a senior who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has demonstrated the finest qualities of leadership through participation in campus organizations and has rendered service of significant benefit to the campus community.

Applicant must be a graduating senior residing in Hansford, Lipscomb, or Ochiltree counties in Texas, who exhibits community service and leadership and will major in music or religion. Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA required while in college.

Applicant must be a graduating senior of Rock Springs High School looking to further their education in the study of art.

Applicant must be enrolled at Evergreen State College majoring in performing or visual arts. Financial need must be demonstrated.

Applicants must be incoming freshmen, transfer students or currently enrolled students at Alabama State University in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

Applicant must be an Iowa resident who will graduate from an Iowa high school and who has been accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at a fully-accredited Iowa college or university with a major in at least one of the following arts areas: dance, literature, music, theatre, folk/traditional arts, or visual...