Louisiana Tech University’s School of Design annually offers $15,000 in scholarships to eligible incoming Studio Art and Graphic Design majors.
The scholarship applicant must be a graduating high school senior, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and already be accepted for Fall 2022 admission to Louisiana Tech University. Must have a declared major in either Studio Art or Graphic Design. Judging will be based on creativity, technique, and/or communication of an idea.
Application Packets Due:
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Winners will be notified by late March.
Graphic Design
Submit one vertical 11″ x 17″ poster to promote a fictional concert at the Louisiana Tech University’s Howard Auditorium. Type is required to communicate the name of the musician(s), city and venue (Howard Auditorium), as well as the date and time. Any imagery/illustration included must be original work created by the applicant.
Studio Art
A minimum of three and a maximum of six works on paper consisting of black and white and/or color should be submitted. Entries should not be framed or matted, sized no larger than 18″ x 24″.
or
Three to four sculptural or ceramic pieces may be submitted. Individual pieces may be no larger than 24” x 24” x 24”. Hand delivery of fragile work is encouraged rather than shipping.
or
A minimum of five and a maximum of ten printed photographs may be submitted. Images can be any size up to 13″ x 19″. Do not frame. Mat board is okay for protection, but not necessary. Black and white or color prints only. No slides or digital files will be accepted.
All works must be carefully packed and shipped in reusable cardboard packaging.
Group shipment is encouraged.
On the back of each entry include:
• Your name and Home Address
• Art Teacher and School
• Artwork Category: Graphic Design or Studio (2D, 3D, or Photography)
• Name and contact information for your local newspaper.
Hand deliveries:
Accepted from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2023
School of Design Office,
FJ Taylor Visual Arts Center, Room 113.
For shipments sent via US Mail, please send packets to:
Louisiana Tech University School of Design
PO Box 3175
Ruston, LA 71272
For shipments sent via Express Courier, please send packets to:
Louisiana Tech University, School of Design
1 Mayfield Street
#3175
Ruston, LA 71272
Please include prepaid shipping labels to have the work returned.
The School of Design is not responsible for damaged artwork.