How to Apply for an Art Scholarship
Please read the following instructions before beginning the online application.
- When you begin the online art application, please use the same email address which you used/will use for the Common Application. This email address will link the two applications.
- You may save/exit as many times as you wish before submitting your scholarship application, but once you click ‘submit’ you may not make any changes to the application.
- Please do not create an application for viewing only.
The Art Scholarship Application consists of the following:
1. Your written response to these questions:
- What are the names of art courses taken at high school, colleges or universities, community art centers, museums, or from private instructors?
- Why are you interested in the studio art and/or art history program at St. Olaf College?
- What would you consider as your areas of strength in art and/or art history?
- Have you had a significant mentor in art? If so, briefly describe that experience.
- List any art exhibitions you have been a part of, and please indicate if they were competitions you entered.
- List honors and awards you have received.
- Is there a significant art event or exhibition that you have attended that made a lasting impression on you?
- To what other schools do you intend to apply? (optional)
- Briefly summarize any other information that you feel would strengthen your application.
2. The submission of 10 digital images of your work.
3. Note: The St. Olaf College Common Application for admission is due at the time the scholarship application is due (November 15 for Early Decision 1 and Early Action and January 15 for Early Decision 2 and Regular Decision).
Application opens September 2 
Contact Us:
Department of Art and Art History
art {at} stolaf.edu
507-786-3248
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