Phoenix Runway Scholarship
The Phoenix Runway High School Senior Scholarship
The Phoenix Runway High School Scholarship is offered by The Art Institute of Phoenix as a merit based scholarship awarded to a high school senior interested in studying Fashion Marketing. The scholarship honors the contributions made by The Phoenix Runway organization and its continuing efforts to educate the community and local students on careers and education in the fashion industry.
Awards:
• $25,000 scholarship per award year (October 1, 2009 to September 30th, 2010).
• One scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who will begin the Fashion Marketing program at The Art Institute of Phoenix in the July 2010 quarter.
Eligibility:
• You must be a high school senior graduating in 2010.
• You must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
• You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade pint average at The art Institute of Phoenix. If your cumulative grade point average falls below 2.5, you will lose the current quarter’s award and any future quarter’s awards.
Application Packages Must Include:
• The phoenix Runway High School Seniro Scholarship Entry Form.
• Your current high school transcript showing you have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
• Your typed résumé stating educational background, extracurricular activities, hobbies, work experience, community envolvement, and awards.
• A typed letter of recommendation from a high school art teacher.
• A typed letter from a high school teacher or guidance counselor certifying that your entry materials are your original creation. This must be an original on school letterhead.
• Your typed essay (a minimum of 200 words)-How fashion can support your local community.
• Your visual elements that support and illustrate the above essay including-
Marketing Plan – Product Development Board – Developed Garment/T-Shirt – Visual Merchandise Display – Photography – Store Layout – Event Promotions
Deadlines:
• All entries must be postmarked by November 20, 2009. The winner will be notified by November 27, 2009.
Judging:
• Entries will be judged and awarded by The Art Institute of Phoenix Scholarship Committee based on an essay and visual elements.
• All decisions by the judges are final and non-disputable.
Mail Entry Packages To:
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
2233 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
http://www.Artinstitute.edu/Phoenix
