Adelphi University Scholarships

Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarships are granted to full-time incoming freshmen who have been identified by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Inc. as a recipient of a national Gold or Silver Award in the category of either Art Portfolio, Photography Portfolio or of General Writing Portfolio or Nonfiction Portfolio. Application Process: A student is encouraged first to file an admissions application and then complete and file Scholastic Art & Writing Scholarships application form no later than March 1 to ensure maximum eligibility. Range of Awards: This scholarship is $1,000 in each of the three categories for Art and Writing, renewable for four years. Special Provisions: Students are encouraged to submit a FAFSA each year and must meet the following minimum standards: (1) acceptance into and continued enrollment in full-time study (minimum 12 credits) leading to a bachelor's degree; and (2) the student must be a current recipient of a Scholastic Gold or Silver Portfolio award and whose name will appear on a listing from the scholarship provider to Adelphi University in March or April; (3)for the Art award students must have a successful art portfolio and must be admitted to Adelphi’s Art Department (in addition to being admitted to the University) and must declare Art as a major and (4) the student must maintain a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average for renewal; and (5) the student is not subject to any disciplinary action. Notification: Eligible students will receive a letter of notification from the Scholarship Committee. After filing the FAFSA , a financial assistance award summary detailing all financial aid will be mailed to the student.

Amount

$1,000

Number of Awards

-

Renewable

4

Renewal Criteria

The student must maintain a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average for renewal;

Award Criteria Requirements:

Financial need

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GPA

-

SAT

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ACT

-

Class Standing

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State

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Other

Special Provisions: Students are encouraged to submit a FAFSA each year and must meet the following minimum standards: (1) acceptance into and continued enrollment in full-time study (minimum 12 credits) leading to a bachelor's degree; and (2) the student must be a current recipient of a Scholastic Gold or Silver Portfolio award and whose name will appear on a listing from the scholarship provider to Adelphi University in March or April; (3)for the Art award students must have a successful art portfolio and must be admitted to Adelphi’s Art Department (in addition to being admitted to the University) and must declare Art as a major and (4) the student must maintain a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average for renewal; and (5) the student is not subject to any disciplinary action. Notification: Eligible students will receive a letter of notification from the Scholarship Committee. After filing the FAFSA , a financial assistance award summary detailing all financial aid will be mailed to the student.