CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

This award is for full-time Black scholars pursuing a degree in visual arts including, but not limited to, architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production and other decorative arts.

Applicant Requirements
· Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
· Be preparing to pursue, or currently pursuing, an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree full-time at an accredited college or university. Current high school seniors are also eligible to apply.
· Pursuing a career in the visual arts with an eligible major
· Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
· Exhibit leadership and be active in community
· Applicant must have permanent residency and/or attend an academic institution in a CBC member’s district

Application Materials
• Complete 2-part online application (must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET by deadline).
• Video Response: Personal Statement
• Provide samples of your creative work not to exceed 5 images (recommended to have the 5 images be themed)
• Provide sample video for non-illustration areas of concentration
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Transcript(s) – must be uploaded directly into Academic Works (application portal)
• Resume listing work experience, extracurricular activities, honors, community service and special skills
• A recent professional photograph suitable for publication (ie. A graduation or other professional quality photograph in which the dress is formal)

Visit the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation website for FAQs: https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/

Award
$5,000
Scopes
Scholarships
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Upload a legible copy of your current transcript in a PDF file. We must be able to read clearly the name of academic institution, student name and information, courses, grades and other information detailed on the transcript (unofficial accepted).
  2. Upload resume (PDF Format) listing academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service, and special skills.
  3. Letter of Recommendation 1: uploaded *by applicant* (must be uploaded directly to the application portal BY APPLICANT); letter must be on a formal, professional letterhead and include contact information; pdf format; include recommender’s signature; emailed copies of letters will NOT be accepted. ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  4. Letter of Recommendation 2: uploaded *by applicant* (must be uploaded directly to the application portal BY APPLICANT); letter must be on a formal, professional letterhead and include contact information; pdf format; include recommender’s signature; emailed copies of letters will NOT be accepted. ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  5. Video Response: Discuss how you will use your education to bring change in your community.
  6. Sample Art Work: Please upload *FIVE* (5) photograph images of your visual art samples. If you have a video as a form of sample work please provide the URL for review (video should not exceed 3 minutes).
    • Briefly explain the theme of your Visual Arts samples
    • Please provide video sample (for video production, stage settings, etc.)
    • Sample Work #1
    • Sample Work #2
    • Sample Work #3
    • Sample Work #4
    • Sample Work #5
  7. Select an area under which your visual art sample work will be reviewed.
  8. If the area that best represents your sample work was not listed, please indicate.
  9. Name of your U.S. Representative based on your permanent address. To determine your Representative, enter your permanent address zip code here. If more than one representative is shown, please enter your full address.
  10. Name of your U.S. Representative based on your academic institution's address. To determine your Representative, enter your academic institution's address zip code here. If more than one representative is shown, please enter your academic institution's full address.
  11. Upload a recent professional headshot suitable for publication (does not have to be professionally taken). This photograph will be used in reports and biographies both internally and externally. Photographs should be high resolution.
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