Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship

High school seniors who show dedication to their education and a desire for a creative career may apply for the Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship through The Art Institutes. This is a $30,000 tuition scholarship. Details and applications may be obtained by contacting The Art Institute location of your choice or calling 1-800-275-2440. Deadline is May 1, 2007.

About Evelyn Keedy

The late Evelyn Keedy was a highly respected High School Admissions Representative with The Art Institutes for many years. She served in several capacities at The Art Institute of Dallas before beginning her work as an Art Institutes Representative at high schools in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. She is fondly remembered for her enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to serving the students of The Art Institutes.

About the Scholarship

In memory of Evelyn Keedy, a $30,000 tuition scholarship is awarded each year to a worthy high school senior who has enrolled at one of the 32 eligible Art Institute locations.

Scholarship Guidelines

An applicant must be a senior at a high school located within the United States. Deadline for entry is May 1, 2007. The winner will be notified by June 1, 2007 and must accept the scholarship offer by June 15, 2007. An offer not accepted by that date will be rescinded and offered to the first runner-up.

Entry Preparation

Applicants for the scholarship must submit:

A completed entry form indicating the school and program of study desired
An official high school transcript indicating current grade point average and class rank
A letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher
A letter of recommendation from an employer, club sponsor, coach or community service leader
A typed résumé stating educational background, extracurricular activities, hobbies, work experience, community involvement and awards
A 200-word essay about their career choice and why they have chosen it

Judging

A team of Admissions and High School Program staff will select the winner and two runners-up. Decisions will be final.

Winner's Obligations

The scholarship recipient must begin his or her program of study in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. The recipient must not interrupt his or her studies; interruption of studies will result in loss of the scholarship. The scholarship will be suspended in quarters when the recipient's cumulative grade point average falls below 2.5.

Entry Materials

All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes. The judging team is not responsible for loss, damage or return of entry materials.

Other Conditions

The scholarship will be awarded only to a student who has been admitted to his or her chosen Art Institute location. In the event that the scholarship recipient's education is terminated either by the student or the school, the scholarship becomes null and void. The scholarship is not redeemable for cash and may not be used to finance optional programs sponsored by the school. The scholarship covers two academic years' tuition (six quarters) only and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses or program supplies and may not be transferred between affiliate schools.