Dr. Willam E. Engbretson

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Dr. William E. Engbretson Endowed Scholarship in Art and Sculpture

*Amount of Award: $800

Dr. Engbretson, the founding president of GSU, was a key figure in the university's establishment of the now internationally renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. This award, first established by GSU students, is given to a GSU sculpture or art student who demonstrates substantial promise.

Eligibility (Documentation of requirements is to accompany application)

Must be a GSU student of sculpture or art, enrolled for six or more credit hours
Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of the state of Illinois
Must be in good academic standing
Financial need is not a factor.

Applications are accepted from May 15 through July 31

Student must submit formal entry (application, bio and letter of 500 to 1,000 words) describing applicant's academic and/or experiential excellence in the creation of art or sculpture
Professors of sculpture or art may recommend a student
Application is to be made to GSU's Director of Financial Aid
Photos of the student's work and/or letters of recommendation may accompany the application.

Selection

GSU's sculptor-in-residence and other art faculty will sit on the selection committee. The chair will send to the director of GSU's Office of Financial Aid, in writing, the name and bio of the winner in time for the award to be announced by September 1. Dr. Engbretson's son, Gregg, is to be notified of the finalist.

*Amount may vary somewhat based on current earnings and addition, if any, to principal.

For additional information call the Financial Aid Office at 708/534-4480

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