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. Application deadline for this scholarship is May 1, 2009.

ABOUT EVELYN KEEDY
The late Evelyn Keedy was a highly respected High School Admissions Representative for 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, DC. She is fondly remembered for her enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to serving the students of The Art Institutes.

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 eligible Art Institutes locations, including The Art Institute of Houston.

Scholarship Guidelines
An applicant must be a senior at a high school located within the United States. Deadline for entry is May 1, 2009. The winner will be notified by June 1, 2009 and must accept the scholarship offer by June 15, 2009. An offer not accepted by that date will be rescinded and offered to the first runner-up.

Entry Preparation
Applicants for the scholarship must:
• Complete the entry form indicating the school and program of study desired.
• Submit an official high school transcript indicating current grade point average and class rank. Note: you must submit a transcript with your scholarship application materials even if you have already submitted a transcript to the admissions office or for another
scholarship entry.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher.
• Submit a letter of recommendation from an employer, club sponsor, coach, or community service leader.
• Include a typed resume stating your educational background, extra-curricular activities, hobbies, work experience, community involvement, and awards.
• Write a 200-word essay on your career choice and why you have chosen it.

Judging
A team of Admissions and High School Program staff will select the winner and two runners-up. Decisions are 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, damages, or return of entry materials.

Other Conditions
The scholarship will be awarded only to a student who has been accepted to his or her chosen Art Institutes 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, may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies, and may not be transferred
between affiliate schools.

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