P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility

P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers one award in the amount of $1000. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

In keeping with the goals of renowned artist P. Buckley Moss, who struggled with dyslexia during her school years, this scholarship represents her dedication to young people who have learning differences and have aspirations for a career in the visual arts. The P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who plans a career in the visual arts. Visual arts is defined as art forms that create works which are primarily visual in nature, such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, printmaking, and photography. Students in the performing arts are not eligible for this scholarship. Performing arts include dance, music, opera, drama, spoken word and circus arts. Filmmaking is only allowed if the student was the main creative force behind the project, such as the director. If the student was acting in someone else's film, they are not eligible. Applied arts are also not eligible. Applied arts include industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, and interior design. Applicants must also have a verified language-related learning difference. Learning differences are defined as disabilities in specific language processing, including but not limited to dyslexia, written expression, reading comprehension, central auditory processing, visual perception, word recognition, and sequencing. Verification of such diagnosis must be provided by a case manager or counselor. Students with ADD or ADHD alone are not eligible. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years based on eligibility. Applicants must submit four copies of the application form; two letters of recommendation, one from a faculty member at the applicant's school and the other one from a person who knows the applicant outside of the school setting, who is not a relative; and a portfolio consisting of 4 to 6 photos of visual art projects. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.