About the AIGA Worldstudio scholarship
AIGA Worldstudio scholarships benefit minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying art and design disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. Our primary aims are to increase diversity in the creative professions, and to foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers, and studios of tomorrow.
Scholarship recipients are selected not only for their talent and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work. Each award is paid directly to the recipient’s school and applied toward tuition.
Since its inception in 1995, AIGA Worldstudio scholarships has awarded over one million dollars to over 700 minority and economically disadvantaged college students of art and design.
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Design Major Receives Prestigious Honor for Illustration
Congrats to recent QC Design Alumnus Jiemin Yang, who is a winner in one of the most prestigious student illustration competitions in the country!
Every year since 1981 the Society of Illustrators holds the annual Student Scholarship Competition. This year, a little over 200 works were chosen from more than 8,000 entries submitted by professors of college-level students nationwide. The work is judged by professional illustrators and art directors. Pieces are accepted based on the quality of technique, concept and skill of medium used.
(C) Jiemin Yang, 2016
Jiemin’s piece “Foodie Town,” which he created in Assistant Professor Ryan Hartley Smith’s Illustration II course, is now on display at the Society of Illustrators along with the other winning entries. The exhibition is up now through June 3rd. More information here.
Worldstudio AIGA scholarship for minority and economically disadvantaged students
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships benefit minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying art and design disciplines in colleges and universities in the United States. Our primary aims are to increase diversity in the creative professions, and to foster social and environmental responsibility in the artists, designers, and studios of tomorrow.
Scholarship recipients are selected not only for their talent and their need, but also for their demonstrated commitment to giving back to the larger community through their work. Each award is paid directly to the recipient’s school and applied toward tuition.
Since its inception in 1995, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships has awarded over one million dollars to over 650 minority and economically disadvantaged college students of art and design.
How to apply
Apply only through AIGA’s official online application system, which will become available beginning February 20. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of application details provided on third-party sites.
The application is now available, so apply today.
Application period
The application for the 2017-2018 school year will be available through our online application system from February 20 through May 1, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
NYAS Next Scholars Program: Application due 12/18!
Design students qualify! Apply today
Program Benefits
The NYAS Next Scholars program
· matches scholars with a mentor (a STEM PhD student or a STEM professional) for a year-long (online) partnership
· provides scholars with access to exciting online content that will help them develop their leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills
· provides content on career readiness
· provides a nationwide community of women in STEM
· provides NYAS membership, opening access to live webinars and events with inspirational guest speakers
Potential Scholars
· have a strong interest in a STEM/STEAM/computer science career, even if they have not already declared a STEM major
· self-identify as female
· are in their first or second year of college, or have transitioned from a community college to a senior college within the past year
· are available to dedicate 1-2 hours per week to the program online
· are comfortable communicating in English
· are excited by the idea of having a mentor
Nominations of first generation college students, Dreamers and students without strong STEM support systems are particularly encouraged.
Nominated students should apply at: www.nyas.org/next
Application deadline: December 18, 2016
Honors & Scholarships Information Sessions
Thinking of studying abroad after you graduate? Planning on attending graduate school? Or are you a STEM major looking for research/graduate opportunities?
Wednesday, April 6th
Fulbright Information Session
12:15-1:30 pm, Honors Hall Room 17
Learn about fully funded grants for study, research, or English Teaching Assistantships in more than 140 countries. Must be on track to complete Bachelor’s degree by Spring 2017 to compete in next application cycle. All undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about the Fulbright Student Program are welcome to attend.
Monday, April 11th
STEM Fellowships Information Session
12:15-1:30 pm, Honors Hall Room 12
There is an array of opportunities for students in the STEM fields. They range from funding for summer research to scholarships for graduate studies. Come to the information session to learn more about the different programs and opportunities!
Monday, April 18th
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
12:15-1:30 pm, Honors Hall Room 17
Every year, the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing graduate school in the United States. Each Fellowship supports up to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. Most importantly, new Fellows join a strong community of current and past Fellows who all share the New American experience. All interested students are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, May 4th
Schwarzman Scholars Information Session
12:15-1:30 pm, Honors Hall Room 12
Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role. The program will give the best and brightest young leaders from around the world the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a fully-funded one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities. Those who want to learn more about the scholarship are welcome to attend.
For more information about any of these programs, please contact:
Dr. Moira Egan | 718-997-2863 | Honors Hall Room 23 | moira.egan@qc.cuny.edu
Chronicle Books Design Fellowship
Application due May 2nd
Info here
Illustration Scholarship Competition
The Society of Illustrators has announced its annual scholarship competition. This is a great opportunity for students interested in the field of illustration to showcase and promote their work, in addition to competing for scholarships. To learn more and to enter, please contact Professor Smith at ryan.smith@qc.cuny.edu
Asian American Center Scholarship
The Asian/American Center is delighted to announce:
SCHOLARSHIPS!!
$2,000-$3000 to help QC undergraduate students complete their education
Awarded on basis of financial need and academic achievement (GPA 3.0 and above)
Must fill out FAFSA online https://fafsa.ed.gov/ before applying to the Asian/American
Freshman and transfer students encouraged to apply
Recipients will be eligible to re-apply on annual basis
Please download the Scholarships Description and Procedure, Student Application and
Faculty Recommendation form from the A/AC Website at: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/Centers/Asian/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Return completed forms by MARCH 31, 2016 to:
A/AC Scholarship Committee
Asian/American Center Email your forms to:
Kissena Hall Room 315 OR qc.aac@qc.cuny.edu
For more information,
please contact the Asian/American Center at:
Tel: (718)-997-3050
