The Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement

Twenty renewable scholarships of at least $8,000 each are awarded annually to students admitted to Wake Forest who possess exceptional talents in art, community service, dance, debate, entrepreneurship, leadership, music, theater, and writing. Though Presidential Scholars need not plan to pursue a major in the area of their talent, they are expected to participate actively in that activity on campus. Interested students must be prepared to present evidence of outstanding talent and are asked by the Presidential Scholarship Committee for documentation of that talent (such as portfolios, debate records, taped performances, published writings, etc.) and recommendations. The program, begun in 1987, further diversifies the interests and abilities of a campus and student body already rich in both.

Submission materials for the art portfolio should include twelve to fifteen 35mm color slides that demonstrates the breadth of talent as well as the media of greatest proficiency, along with statements about the artwork and information on any honors or awards relevant to the work. The Art Department is interested in art that students create outside of organized courses or programs.

Complete, detailed application forms and information on the Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid -- a downloadable version of the application is available.

Eleanor Layfield Davis Art Scholarship

The Department of Art awards the Eleanor Layfield Davis Art Scholarship annually to a qualified student who has a demonstrated interest in studio art, preferably in painting, and intends to major or is majoring in studio art. The scholarship may be renewed by a recipient who maintains a satisfactory academic record and subsequently decides to major in studio art.

The scholarship includes funds for tuition. In addition, work-study positions as art gallery assistants, slide room assistants, or studio (printmaking, sculpture, painting) assistants are available for qualified art students.

Rising sophomores interested in applying for the art scholarship should send a letter of application stating their background and career goals, and the names of three references to the Chair of the Department of Art by April 30th of each academic year.