Scholarships
Lucile Land Lacy Presidential Endowed Art Scholarship
Art majors desiring scholarship opportunities should complete the application linked below. Art scholarships are available to new, returning, and transfer students. All applications are considered without regard to race, sex, or national origin, religion, age, or handicap. Consideration of qualification is given mainly to your portfolio and artist statement. Students should also consult the Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility for scholarships.
Application deadline is March 1, 2024.
New or Transfer Students
Applicant should submit the following:
- Art Scholarship Application
- Application includes upload of a portfolio of at least 10 works from the past two years
- If transferring from another college, be prepared to upload unofficial transcripts of previous academic work on application
- One letter of recommendation, which should be from a previous art teacher or art professional
- Email letter of recommendation to Stephanie Chambers
Returning Students
Selection is based on academic record, past art course performance, and the submission of the following:
- Art Scholarship Application
- Application includes upload of a portfolio of at least 10 works from the past two years
- Overall 2.5 grade-point-average and 3.0 in art courses
Administrative Procedure
- Upon completion of application and portfolio review, the art faculty makes a recommendation to the Director of Financial Aid in regard to recipient and amount.
- A letter is sent to the applicant informing him/her of the specific recommendation. A copy of the letter is also forwarded to Financial Aid Director. (Recipient should bring award letter to Financial Aid.)
- The student confirms the award through direct inquiry with Financial Aid.
- Awards are divided between the Fall and Spring semester. Spring semester awards are contingent upon students maintaining a 3.0 in Art courses and continued enrollment.
Contact Information
Stephanie Chambers • Department Chair
schambers@umhb.edu • (254) 295-4676
900 College Street, Box 8447 • Belton, TX 76513
Page last updated March 26, 2024