February 2016

Dear Student:
We are delighted that you are interested in applying for the $1000 visual arts scholarship offered
by the Arts Association of East Alabama. In order to be considered a candidate for the Tom
Woodward Visual Arts Scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:
1. Be a resident of Lee County and attend school in Lee County.
2. Be a senior in the upper 50% of your class, and applying for admission to college.
3. Plan to participate in any phase of the visual arts in college. Remember, you do not have to
major in a visual arts field.
4. Send three letters of recommendation.
5. Be sure your Guidance Counselor mails a copy of your transcript.
6. Complete a written application, including a short essay.
7. Submit your application no later than Friday, April 22, 2016.
8. Present your portfolio pieces on Tuesday, May 10, 2016.
The Tom Woodward Visual Arts Scholarship is open to any visual arts media including drawing,
painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, and digital art.
Please make sure that any individual who is providing a letter or transcript for your application is
aware of the deadlines listed above.
Presentations of applicants work will be held on Tuesday, May 10 in the Cultural Arts Center,
1103 Glenn St. Opelika. Parents and friends are invited to attend the presentation as well, and
refreshments will be served.
If you need assistance, please contact your guidance counselor or the Arts Association office at
334-749-8105 or scholarships@eastalabamaarts.org.
Good Luck!
Sincerely yours,

Frances Capps-Palmer
Scholarship Chairperson

A
TOM WOODWARD
VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
SECTION A
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________
High School: _______________________________ Grade:_______________
Date of Birth: _______________________________
Name(s) and Address(es) of Parent(s)/Guardian(s):______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
In college, in what area of visual arts do you plan to participate? ___________________________________
Which college do you plan to attend? _________________________________________________________
Have you applied for admission? ____________________________________________________________
Have you been accepted? __________________________________________________________________
(if so, submit a letter of acceptance)
In which area do you plan to present?
Drawing/Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Art Photography
Ceramics
Digital Art
Financial Need:
In the space provided, please indicate the figure that best describes your familys income
Under $25,000
$25,000 - $50,000
$50,000 - $75,000
Over $75,000
Number of family members living at home: ____________________________________________________
Number of dependents, including yourself, in your family: ________________________________________
Children: ________________ Ages: ____________________ Number in College: _________________
Other considerations:______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Extracurricular Activities:
Organizations, Clubs etc. (indicate offices held): ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Honors and Awards::______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Community or Other Activities: _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

Work Activities:
Are you now employed?
Yes
No
If yes, what type of work? __________________________________________________________________
Length of Employment: ___________________________________________________________________
Briefly describe your other work activities: ____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Transcript: Please have your guidance counselor mail a copy of your transcript by April 22, 2016 to:
College Scholarship Committee
The Arts Association of East Alabama
1103 Glenn Street
Opelika, AL 36801

Essay: Please explain, in your own words, why you should be selected as a recipient of the AAEA
scholarship. Include information such as, what course of study or major field of interest you plan to follow,
your proposed occupation or profession, how you will use your talents to benefit your community and larger
audiences upon graduation, and any other abilities you have that were not previously mentioned in this form.
The essay should not exceed one typed page.
Instructions: Complete Section A of this application and ask the appropriate references to complete
sections B, C and D. Mail Section A, along with your essay, to the address below no later than April 22,
2016. Letters of reference should be submitted by this date as well. Upon receipt of your application, you
will be mailed a confirmation letter with details about the presentation of your original works of art.
Presentations will take place on the evening of May 10, 2016. You should bring five (5) examples of
original works of art in any medium (drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics,
digital art, etc.) to the event. Tables will be available for displaying your images and objects. If you need any
additional materials in order to present your work, please bring them with you.

I understand that the $1,000 scholarship for which I am auditioning will be paid directly to the college or
university by the date specified by that institutions bursar as the day on which tuition and fees are payable.
If the $1,000 exceeds the amount due for the first quarter or semester, the balance will be applied toward the
next quarters or semesters tuition. I understand that if all stipulations of this scholarship are not met, I
forfeit the right to the scholarship. Verification of my participation in the fine arts area indicated may be
obtained. I verify that all information given on this form is correct and that the essay submitted as written
solely by me.
Applicants Signature:_______________________________________
Parent or Guardians Signature:________________________________
Date:_____________________________________________________
This completed application and all documents requested herein are due no later than April 22, 2016.
Please mail to:
College Scholarship Committee
The Arts Association of East Alabama
1103 Glenn Street
Opelika, AL 36801

B
TOM WOODWARD
VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
SECTION B
TO BE COMPLETED BY A PERSON IN THE FIELD OF FINE ARTS
Applicants Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Person Submitting Recommendation: _________________________________________________________
Position: _______________________________________________________________________________

Instructions: Please complete this form and mail it no later than April 22, 2016. Thank you for assisting
with the AAEA Scholarship Program.
Address:

College Scholarship Committee

The Arts Association of East Alabama
1103 Glenn Street
Opelika, AL 36801

We value your assessment of the students qualifications for admission to college. Please complete the
checklist and write a brief and candid recommendation for this student, stressing:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Character
Strengths
Weaknesses
Understanding of fundamentals and theory

Please be specific by giving various incidents and situations to validate your appraisal. Please include as part
of your recommendation your assessment of the students ability to succeed in college.

Checklist:
Not Recommended

Fair

Good

Excellent

Academically
Character and Personal Qualities
Overall Recommendation

Please secure the letter of recommendation to this form.

For questions please contact East Alabama Arts at 334-749-8105 or scholarships@eastalabamaarts.org.

C
TOM WOODWARD
VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
SECTION C
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PRINCIPAL OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Applicants Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Person Submitting Recommendation: _________________________________________________________
Position: _______________________________________________________________________________
Instructions: Please complete this form and mail it no later than April 22, 2016. Thank you for assisting
with the AAEA Scholarship Program.
Address:

College Scholarship Committee

The Arts Association of East Alabama
1103 Glenn Street
Opelika, AL 36801

Please provide the following:

A. Students cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) for seven semesters, excluding only this
spring semester. ________________________________
B. Class Rank ____________________________________
C. ACT and/or SAT score __________________________
We value your assessment of the students qualifications for admission to college. Please complete the
checklist and write a brief and candid recommendation for this student, stressing:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Character
Strengths
Weaknesses
Understanding of fundamentals and theory

Please be specific by giving various incidents and situations to validate your appraisal. Please include as part
of your recommendation your assessment of the students ability to succeed in college.

Checklist:
Not Recommended

Fair

Good

Excellent

Academically
Character and Personal Qualities
Overall Recommendation

Please secure the letter of recommendation to this form.

For questions please contact East Alabama Arts at 334-749-8105 or scholarships@eastalabamaarts.org.

D
TOM WOODWARD
VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
SECTION D
TO BE COMPLETED BY A TEACHER OR COMMUNITY PERSON
Applicants Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Person Submitting Recommendation: _________________________________________________________
Position: _______________________________________________________________________________

Instructions: Please complete this form and mail it no later than April 22, 2016. Thank you for assisting
with the AAEA Scholarship Program.
Address:

College Scholarship Committee

The Arts Association of East Alabama
1103 Glenn Street
Opelika, AL 36801

We value your assessment of the students qualifications for admission to college. Please complete the
checklist and write a brief candid recommendation for this student, stressing:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Character
Strengths
Weaknesses
Understanding of fundamentals and theory

Please be specific by giving various incidents and situations to validate your appraisal. Please include as part
of your recommendation your assessment of the students ability to succeed in college.

Checklist:
Not Recommended

Fair

Good

Excellent

Academically
Character and Personal Qualities
Overall Recommendation

Please secure the letter of recommendation to this form.

For questions please contact East Alabama Arts at 334-749-8105 or scholarships@eastalabamaarts.org.