tim potter honorary award [$20,000]
Tim Potter founded saa in 1984. His vision has produced an entire generation of graphic designers. Over the years Tim has served as President, Dean of Art and instructor. He has dedicated his professional life to helping students develop both personally and professionally. This award honors students who go above and beyond to help others. One [1] student who demonstrates excellent artistic talent and compassion for others will be offered a $20,000 award [$10,000 per year].
Deadline: March 14, 2008
Requirements:
1. Submit an essay describing how you have gone above and beyond to help others in your life.
2. Submit an Official High School Transcript reflecting a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale.
3. Submit a Portfolio of ten samples of artwork including, but not limited to, drawings, paintings or computer art.
art and academic achievement award [$10,000]
Open to all prospective students accepted to start classes on August 27, 2008. Four [4] students who reflect excellence in both art and general academia will each be offered a $10,000 award [$5,000 per year].
Deadline: March 14, 2008
Requirements:
1. Submit an Official High School Transcript reflecting a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale.
2. Submit a Portfolio of ten samples of artwork including, but not limited to, drawings, paintings or computer art.
governor's show award [$10,000]
Two [2] $10,000 awards. saa recognizes two students featured in the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition. Visit govart.org for more information.
portfolio competition for enrolled students [$5,000]
Open only to students enrolled to begin classes this fall. Student will submit a portfolio of ten drawings, paintings, and/or design pieces for judging. [At least half of the portfolio should be done by hand.] The top four portfolios submitted as determined by a panel of professional graphic designers will each receive a $5,000 award.
Deadline: April 16, 2008 [Must be enrolled to start classes at saa Fall '08].
skillsUSA [$5,000]
Two [2] $5,000 awards. Awards are given to the first place winner at both the Ohio Southwest Regional and State SkillsUSA Advertising Design Contests. For more information visit skillsusa.org.
high school art show + competition
Portfolio submissions of one piece of artwork. One $2,500 award, and $100 cash awarded to the best of show winner. One $1,000 award, and $75 cash awarded in each of six [6] categories for first place. Free session of Saturday Morning Art Classes [$129 value] awarded to all 60 finalists.
Deadline: April 25, 2008
high school art show + competition rules and regulations
saturday morning art classes [$500]
During each quarter, one outstanding student from each session will be selected based on talent and creativity. One $500 award to each of eight outstanding students. Winners announced on last day of class per quarter.
All saa awards are credited toward saa tuition and expenses unless specifically listed as a cash award.