Department Scholarships
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Art Department Scholarship Form - New major/transfer student
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Foundation Scholarships
Bracy V. Cornett Memorial
The Bracy V. Cornett Memorial Scholarship was created by Martha A. Taggart ('43) in 1997. Martha Taggart chose to honor Bracy V. Cornett because of the extraordinary assistance she offered Miss Taggart as she pursued a bachelor's degree from Truman State University, then known as Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. This fund is building to endowment.
- Outstanding student
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to a student or students pursuing a degree in art or a related field
Hearst Fine Arts - Art
The Hearst Scholarships were established in 1986 through a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. The initial grant was the first in a series of gifts made by the Hearst Foundation.
The Hearst Scholarships were established in 1986 through a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. The initial grant was the first in a series of gifts made by the Hearst Foundation.
- Art major
- Outstanding student
- US Citizen
Juanita McGuire Jamison Memorial Art
This scholarship was endowed by the estate of Juanita McGuire Jamison ('13) in 1974. Jamison taught art and music in public schools for 10 years before becoming a private instructor of the pipe organ.
This scholarship was endowed by the estate of Juanita McGuire Jamison ('13) in 1974. Jamison taught art and music in public schools for 10 years before becoming a private instructor of the pipe organ.
- Art major
- U.S. citizen
- Upperclassman or graduate student
- Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 graduate GPA
Bob and Brenda Jones Visual Communications
This scholarship was endowed by Bob and Brenda Jones in 2006. Bob Jones taught in the Visual Communications program at Truman from 1979-1996. In 1996, Bob became the Division Head of Fine Arts and then the dean of Fine Arts in 2005.
This scholarship was endowed by Bob and Brenda Jones in 2006. Bob Jones taught in the Visual Communications program at Truman from 1979-1996. In 1996, Bob became the Division Head of Fine Arts and then the dean of Fine Arts in 2005.
- Visual Communications major
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA in the major
- Display excellent visual communications skills
- If all things are equal, priority will be given to the applicant demonstrating financial need
Jean Kraus Memorial
This scholarship was established in 1970 by the family of Jean Mason Kraus ('65) who died in VietNam in 1970. Kraus was a painter and taught art in the public school system in Clark County and in Germany before being inducted into the service.
This scholarship was established in 1970 by the family of Jean Mason Kraus ('65) who died in VietNam in 1970. Kraus was a painter and taught art in the public school system in Clark County and in Germany before being inducted into the service.
- Visual arts student majoring in studio art or entering MAE
- Strong academic record
George and Stacy McGuire
This scholarship was established in 1963 as a gift from the estate of Ivie A. MacCarthy. Given as a memorial to her parents, George and Stacy McGuire, this scholarship benefits art and philosophy majors.
This scholarship was established in 1963 as a gift from the estate of Ivie A. MacCarthy. Given as a memorial to her parents, George and Stacy McGuire, this scholarship benefits art and philosophy majors.
- Upperclassman
- Art major
William R. Murray Art
This scholarship is awarded annually to an art history or studio art major.
This scholarship is awarded annually to an art history or studio art major.
- Art History or Studio Art major
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
George S. Preisack Jr. Memorial
This memorial to George S. Preisack Jr. was established by family and friends in 1987. Preisack's daughter, Lynne, and son, Jeff, graduated from Truman in 1984 and 1988, respectively.
This memorial to George S. Preisack Jr. was established by family and friends in 1987. Preisack's daughter, Lynne, and son, Jeff, graduated from Truman in 1984 and 1988, respectively.
- U.S. citizen and Missouri resident
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Upper one-third of high school class
- Chemistry, English or fine arts major
Aileen Hall Shoaff and Regina Davison
The Aileen Hall Shoaff and Regina Davison Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. Susan Shoaff-Ballanger and Mr. Jay Ballanger in honor of Susan's mother, Aileen Hall Shoaff and Jay's grandmother, Regina Davison.
The Aileen Hall Shoaff and Regina Davison Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. Susan Shoaff-Ballanger and Mr. Jay Ballanger in honor of Susan's mother, Aileen Hall Shoaff and Jay's grandmother, Regina Davison.
- Sophomores, juniors or seniors who have been art majors for at least one year prior to application or, in the case of rising sophomores, since they entered Truman
- Art: Studio Art or pre-MAE BA major
- At least one recommendation from faculty of the Truman Art department
- Renewable for students who continue to make satisfactory academic progress
Paul Talley and Matt Johnson Memorial
This scholarship was established in 2004 as a tribute to the contributions of Paul Talley and Matt Johnson to the field of photography. Talley, 44, and Johnson, 25, were among 13 people killed aboard a commuter plane crash on October 19, 2004 near Kirksville. They were part of the Hawkeye Creative Communication team assisting Truman with the creation and design of new University publications and they were scheduled to take photographs on campus.
This scholarship was established in 2004 as a tribute to the contributions of Paul Talley and Matt Johnson to the field of photography. Talley, 44, and Johnson, 25, were among 13 people killed aboard a commuter plane crash on October 19, 2004 near Kirksville. They were part of the Hawkeye Creative Communication team assisting Truman with the creation and design of new University publications and they were scheduled to take photographs on campus.
- Students pursuing a career in commercial photography, photojournalism or art will be given first priority
- Potential for academic achievement
- Leadership qualities
William & Heddi Unger Art History
This scholarship was established in 1997 through the efforts of colleagues and friends of Professor William Unger to honor his memory and that of his wife, Heddi Unger. William Unger (1914-1980) touched the lives of numerous art students, colleagues, and friends through his unique qualities as a teacher and artist. He joined the faculty at Truman in 1960. After more than twenty years of teaching in Europe and America, he retired from Truman State University as professor emeritus of art in 1979. In that year, he was awarded the Cross of Honor for Science and Art by the President of the Republic of Austria and was appointed Artist-in-Residence at Truman.
This scholarship was established in 1997 through the efforts of colleagues and friends of Professor William Unger to honor his memory and that of his wife, Heddi Unger. William Unger (1914-1980) touched the lives of numerous art students, colleagues, and friends through his unique qualities as a teacher and artist. He joined the faculty at Truman in 1960. After more than twenty years of teaching in Europe and America, he retired from Truman State University as professor emeritus of art in 1979. In that year, he was awarded the Cross of Honor for Science and Art by the President of the Republic of Austria and was appointed Artist-in-Residence at Truman.
- Art History Major
- Minimum 3.0 gpa in major
- Financial need
William Unger Memorial
The year 1980 marked the founding of this award, initiated by family and friends of Dr. Unger upon his death. Dr. Unger came to the United States after World War II and eventually to Truman as professor of art in 1960. He was granted the title of professor emeritus of art in 1979.
The year 1980 marked the founding of this award, initiated by family and friends of Dr. Unger upon his death. Dr. Unger came to the United States after World War II and eventually to Truman as professor of art in 1960. He was granted the title of professor emeritus of art in 1979.
- Art major
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Display excellent studio skills