The Frederick C. Graff Art Scholarship

Background: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide an award to a deserving student who has excelled in the area of the visual arts during his or her tenure at Berea-Midpark High School. This award is not specifically designed for art majors, but for any student who has had an active and fulfilling role in Berea-Midpark's art program. 

Criteria: To qualify for this scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria:

• The candidate must be in attendance for the entire school year as a full-time senior class student at BMHS; candidates for early graduation will not be considered.
• The student must have earned two or more credits in the visual arts during his or her tenure at BMHS (grades 10-12), one of which was completed during their senior year.
• The student must have met all the necessary requirements for graduation and plan to pursue further education at an accredited, degree-granting college, university, or art school.
• The scholarship will be given for the candidate's freshman year, to be used for direct educational expenses. 
• The criteria for selection will be based on the following:
  • Demonstrated artistic ability and achievement (including portfolio presentation)
  • Active participation within the art department, including volunteer work
  • Academic achievement
  • Character and leadership qualities demonstrated in art classes
  • Extracurricular participation both in and outside the art department
  • Two letters of recommendation (one from a BMHS art teacher and one from an individual outside the BMHS art department)
  • A mission statement