The Art Institutes National
Scholarships
On an annual basis, The Art Institutes, of which
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is a
member, offer various merit and competitive
scholarships to incoming high-school seniors,
juniors, and international students, as follows:
- C-Cap Careers through Culinary Arts
Program
- Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship
- The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef
- The Art Institutes and Americans for the
Arts Poster Design Competition
- The Art Institutes Scholarship Competition
- The Art Institutes Teen Fashion Innovators
Search Scholarship Competition –
Presented by ELLE-girl Magazine
- National Art Honor Society Scholarship
- New York City Public Schools Scholarship
Competition
- ProStart Invitational
- SkillsUSA Championship
- Technology Student Association National
Competition
- The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
For more information, call the Admissions
Office at (800) 275-7603.
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Institutional Scholarships
Mark K. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship – In
memory of its founder and original President,
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale awards one
$10,000 tuition scholarship annually. This
scholarship is available only to students who
are currently attending. Students are nominated
for this scholarship by their program chairs. The
winner is selected by the Mark K. Wheeler
Memorial Scholarship Committee, composed of
the college’s Executive Committee and other
college personnel as appropriate.
Applicants must meet each of the following
criteria:
- applicants must be currently attending
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
- applicants must have earned at least 45
credits
- applicants must be registered for the next
session
- applicants must be nominated by their
program chair
The winner will be selected for his/her
academic success, professionalism, service to
the college, attendance record, overall
performance, and attitude. Applications must
be submitted to program chairs by March 1.
Elba Mas Memorial Scholarship – In memory of
a former student from Puerto Rico, The Art
Institute of Fort Lauderdale awards one $5,000
tuition scholarship annually. The winner is
selected by the Elba Mas Memorial Scholarship
Committee, composed of the College Executive
Committee and other college personnel as
appropriate.
Applicants must meet each of the following criteria:
- applicants must reside in Puerto Rico
- applicants must have been accepted by
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
- applicants must apply prior to matriculation
- applicants must submit a 150-word essay
describing why they should be considered
for the scholarship
- applications must be received by March1.
Award Distribution:
Awards will be credited to recipients’ tuition accounts in an even distribution over the
course of their program.
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale High
School Senior Scholarship (IBA) – The Art
Institute of Fort Lauderdale annually offers
$85,000 in scholarships to high-school seniors.
Award amounts range from $2,000 to $10,000;
the basis for granting the awards is the
potential performance of the students in the
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale program to
which they are applying.
Eligibility Requirements and Other Conditions:
- Applicants must be graduates of a U.S.
high school or equivalent international
institution.
- Applicants are responsible for initiating
the application process and for securing
nominations for the award.
- While all high-school seniors are eligible
to enter the competition, winners must
meet all acceptance criteria and be
accepted for admission to realize the
scholarship award. In the event that
education is terminated by the student or
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, 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 college. The
scholarship covers tuition only and may
not be applied against fees, housing,
living expenses, or program supplies, and
it may not be transferred between affiliate
schools of The Art Institutes.
Entry Preparation & Submission Deadline:
- Applicants must complete a scholarship
entry form and indicate the program of
study for which they are applying
- Applicants must fulfill all individual
program entry requirements for the
indicated program of study
- Applicants must submit a 250-word essay
indicating their goals and motivation for
the scholarship
- Applicants must label all slides, prints,
and other supporting materials with their
name and medium used (if appropriate).
Slides must have cardboard or plastic
mounts. All essays must be typewritten
with the student’s name and program title
(Graphic Design, Interior Design, etc.)
indicated on the title page
- Applicants must submit a résumé stating
educational background, extracurricular
activities, hobbies, work experience,
community involvement, artistic
accomplishments, and/or related awards
- Applicants must submit the original
version of at least one letter of
recommendation from an arts-related
instructor or academic/career advisor. Official school letterhead is preferred
- Applicants must submit a letter from a
high-school guidance counselor
confirming the entry materials are the
original creation of the student
- Applicants must submit a current high-school
transcript
- Entries must be submitted in one package
and mailed via the U. S. Postal Service
and postmarked by March 30th to:
Scholarship Committee
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
1799 SE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-3013
- Winners will be notified by May 1 and
have until May 15 to accept the
scholarship offer. Offers not accepted by
that date will be rescinded and awarded
to the first alternate.
Entry Materials – All slides, prints, and other
entry materials submitted for consideration
become the property of the college upon
receipt. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is
not responsible for loss, damage, or return of
materials. Finalists and/or winners must be
prepared to submit their original work upon
request and sign a release form permitting The
Art Institutes to use their work for promotional
purposes.
International Entrants – All written materials
and documentation must be submitted in
English, including original recommendation
letters. When necessary, English translations
must be attached. Scholarship winners must
provide bank statements and letters of financial
support as evidence that the student and/or the
student’s sponsor has the capability to provide
living expenses, fees, and school supplies not
included in the scholarship. The letter from The
Art Institutes awarding the scholarship, financial
documentation, academic records, and an I-20
certificate of eligibility for nonimmigrant student
status must be presented to the U.S. embassy
or consulate in the student’s home country
before the U.S. visa officer is permitted to grant
the necessary nonimmigrant F-1 student visa to
the student.
Individual Program Entry Requirements:
Advertising [BS]
- In lieu of the 250-word essay required in
the general competition guidelines, write a
500-word essay on why you have chosen
a career path in Advertising.
- Submit a portfolio containing up to four
examples of your work, on paper or a
CD-ROM disk that shows your unique
approach to any of the following: web
page design, advertising design,
persuasive writing, business
communication, or product or service
marketing.
Broadcasting [AS]
- In lieu of the 250-word essay required in
the general competition guidelines, write a
500-word essay on why you have chosen
a career in broadcasting.
- Submit a demo tape of either an hourlong
disc-jockey radio show or an hourlong
radio or television newscast.
The disc-jockey tape should include:
A. a brief newscast
B. a weather forecast
C. intros and outros of songs
D. time and temperature checks
E. any voices created by the
applicant
F. at least two commercials
originally produced by the
applicant
The radio or television newscast should include:
A. news stories written by the
applicant
B. story intros and outros
C. story and anchor transitions
Digital Filmmaking & Video
Production [BS], Video Production [AS]
- In lieu of the 250-word essay required in
the general competition guidelines, write a
500-word essay on why you have chosen
a career path in Video Production.
- Submit a VHS tape that represents a 10
minute short feature that includes:
A. a script you have written
B. camera changes
C. lighting techniques
D. a music score or other audio-to visual
treatment
Fashion Design [BS]
Submit 10, 35-mm color slides/transparencies
of original illustrations that feature major design
interest/area. A substantial selection of
sketches should be focused in one design
classification, such as Misses’ Sportswear,
Junior Dresses, Men’s Furnishings, Infant
Sleepwear, or Children’s Active wear.
Fashion Merchandising [BS]
Submit a project titled “Create a Retail Store”
that includes the following information:
- imaginary store set-up
- store name
- product descriptions (lines of
merchandise)
- display descriptions
- personnel descriptions
Project should be supported by creative or
visual means in addition to written material,
e.g., photography, collage, drawings, and be
presented in the format of a notebook or
scrapbook portfolio.
Game Art & Design [BS]
Submit at least four, but no more than seven,
originally produced slides or color prints in one
of or a combination of the following:
- charcoal or pencil drawing
- color illustration or painting
- graphic design poster incorporating
shapes, flat (nongradated) colors, and
type
- black-and-white illustration using ink or
markers
- computer artwork of any of the above
(optional)
NOTE: Applicant’s name, program, and
medium used must appear on all prints and
slides.
Graphic Design [BS/AS]
Submit at least four, but no more than nine,
35-mm color slides/transparencies of original
artwork. Slides should be marked with name
and include:
- at least one poster design
- at least one realistic illustration
- at least one pen-and-ink or pencil drawing
Illustration [BS]
Submit at least five, but no more than seven,
originally produced slides, CD, or color prints of
the following:
- charcoal or pencil drawing
- color illustration or painting
- black-and-white illustration using ink or
markers
- figurative drawing
Industrial Design [BS]
Submit 10, 35-mm color slides/transparencies
of original projects created. Slides should
include:
- at least one piece of artwork
- at least one model designed and built
from applicant’s original ideas and
materials
- front and side view mechanical drawings
based on original ideas
Interactive Media Design [BS/AS]
Utilizing creative problem-solving skills create
an interactive kiosk for a local mall. Plan a
presentation (maximum 12 typed pages) that
will incorporate sound, text, and moving and
still pictures to inform shoppers of the benefits
of patronizing a particular store. Results
should:
- describe the presentation
- outline the different aspects of the
presentation such as test, audio, and
visual components
- discuss how the viewer will interact with
the presentation
- create computer artwork for any of the
above (optional)
Interior Design [BS]
Submit at least four, but no more than nine, 35-
mm color slides/transparencies showing
original interior-design projects. Slides should
include:
- a rendering in any medium of a bedroom
in elevation or perspective
- a floor plan of the same room
- a color scheme for that room showing
actual fabric samples or color
reproductions of wall, window, floor, and
furniture coverings, with each sample
numbered
- a one-page, typed chart accompanying
the color-scheme slide that identifies the
fabric type and usage of each sample
Media Arts & Animation [BS],
Animation Art & Design [AS]
Submit at least four, but no more than seven,
originally produced slides or color prints in one
of or a combination of the following:
- charcoal or pencil drawing
- color illustration or painting
- graphic design poster incorporating
shapes, flat (nongradated) colors, and
type
- black-and-white illustration using ink or
markers
- computer artwork of any of the above
(optional)
NOTE: Applicant’s name, program, and
medium used must appear on all prints and
slides.
Photography [AS]
Submit between six and nine mounted original
prints that may range in size from 3” x 5” to 11”
x 14”. At least three of the prints must be black
and white. Prints should include:
- at least one portrait
- at least one landscape
- at least one still-life
- at least one action image
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics [BS]
Submit at least four, but no more than seven,
originally produced slides or color prints in one
of or a combination of the following:
- original logo design
- poster design incorporating color,
composition, and typography
- photo retouching, including “before” and “after” examples
- black-and-white illustration using ink or
markers
- computer artwork of any of the above
Yacht & Marine Design [BS]
Submit 10, 35-mm color slides/transparencies
of original projects created. Slides should
include:
- at least one piece of artwork
- at least one model designed and built
from applicant’s original ideas and
materials
- front and side view mechanical drawings
based on original ideas
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