Scholarships

When to Apply

You can apply for photography scholarships through Feb. 14, 2025.

The scholarship portfolio reviews take place on Nov. 9, 2024 and Feb. 8, 15, and 22, 2025. In-person and virtual portfolio reviews are available. If you visit Carthage before Feb. 17, please contact us at carthageart@carthage.edu to set up an alternate review time and studio tour.

Note: students entering midyear should apply for a scholarship in November. The results of all interviews and portfolio reviews will be included in the applicant’s financial aid package.

Submit the Art Scholarship Form for Photography

Photography Portfolio Review

Photography scholarships are awarded based upon a review of the applicant’s art portfolio by members of the Photography and Film and New Media faculty. You will discuss your artwork with a faculty member, answering questions about your ideas, materials, process, and aspirations as a developing photographer and artist. If you are on campus for your review you will tour the program’s facilities.

BRING TO YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO REVIEW

• A portfolio consisting of a minimum of 10 of your best art pieces in a variety of media. This may be work you have made in school and/or outside of classes. Having some artworks that show experience with digital photography or darkroom experience is preferred, but not required. Sketchbooks are welcome!
  • For in-person reviews please bring the actual artworks. For pieces you cannot bring, please bring digital images or a link.
  • For virtual reviews, please share digital portfolios weblink or video links with carthageart@carthage.edu.
• Your resume.
• One letter of recommendation (preferably from a teacher or mentor).

Questions?

For more information, contact the Photography and Film and New Media faculty at photofilmnewmedia@carthage.edu or 262-551-6247.

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