Scholarships

Western's Art Department has a number of Financial Aid opportunities for both prospective and currently enrolled students who are Art Majors.

Scholarships and Opportunities specifically designated for Art students. 

  • Merit-based Art Scholarship
    • Any art major can apply for this scholarship
    • In addition to the application, students should submit a portfolio including 10 images of their own artwork (JPEG format) with corresponding image list and a brief artist's statement via email to Ben Nathan at bnathan@westernwyoming.edu
  • Clarence Sargent Scholarship Endowment for the Visual Arts
    • This Opportunity is provided on a recommendation basis
    • Contact any Art Faculty member to begin the process and to know more
  • WHSAA State Art Symposium Scholarships
    • The Art Department awards up to three Art Scholarships to graduating high school seniors at the annual WHSAA State Art Symposium in Casper, WY
    • All applicants must intend to attend Western as an Art Major to be eligible for this scholarship
    • Application process involves providing a portfolio of artwork images and an in-person interview at State Art Symposium
    • Contact Ben Nathan for additional Information
  • Art Student Work/Study employment
    • Western also employs students as Work/Study Employees in various disciplines within the Art Area
    • These positions are available to qualifying Art majors, and include working in a specific art area and being paid at an hourly rate
    • Areas of employment include: Ceramics Studio, Painting Studio, Drawing Studio, Printmaking Studio, and the Art Gallery

All Scholarship information and more available at Western's Scholarship & Grants page

Individuals with questions about scholarship opportunities should contact Ben Nathan at bnathan@westernwyoming.edu.

**NOTE**To be given full consideration, students must submit scholarship application materials before annual deadlines, and have a completed and updated FAFSA.