Wendy Pettit Gay Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship support for Master’s student(s) majoring in Art & Design at SIUE. Criteria for selection is as follows:

1. Major in Art & Design
2. GPA of 3.0 or above
3. Submission of a 500 word essay describing your most meaningful achievements as they relate to your field of study, future goals and why you are a good candidate for the award
4. 8-10 art samples in a Microsoft PowerPoint file accompanied by an image list
5. Demonstrated financial need

Recipients of this award will be selected by a committee designated by the Dean of the Graduate School which will include representatives from the Department of Art & Design. Award amounts will be based on funds available.

Award
varies
Area of Interest
Art & Design, College of Arts and Sciences, The Graduate School
Deadline
01/31/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please submit an essay of 500 words describing your most meaningful achievements as they relate to your field of study, future goals and why you are a good candidate to receive this award. Essay should be double spaced, 12 pt. font with 1" margins.
  2. *For Art Studio and Art Education majors only: please submit art samples (8-10 digital images) + image list, both in pdf format (.docx also accepted for the image list or .pptx for the images) OR *For Art History majors only: graded Art History paper with course number and title, and instructor’s name in pdf format (.docx also accepted)