Scholarship Overview

• The Art Scholarship for incoming students is offered at University of South Dakota
• The scholarships are offered based on excellence in artistic merit and/or academic success.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of South Dakota in USA

• Painting, BFA
  Printmaking, BFA
• B.F.A. Graphic Design
  Ceramics, BFA
• Photography, BFA
  Sculpture, BFA

• This scholarship is applicable to undergraduate programs of the Department of Art

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

No specific eligibility requirement mentioned on the Scholarship site, student profile will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Eligibility

• Scholarships are offered based on excellence in artistic merit and/or academic success. 

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official transcripts	Required

All applicants must submit the following materials for review:

1. Complete application form
2. Personal statement outlining the art activities, clubs, exhibits, awards, etc., you have participated in within the past three years and a statement addressing the following questions:
   • Why would you like to join USD's Department of Art program?
   • Describe your goals and ambitions?
3. Current high school transcript
4. Portfolio of artwork containing at least 15 pieces. 

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	March 01, 2026	Submissions of portfolio and scholarship forms are due by March 1 annually.

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).