2026–27 Smith Memorial Art Scholarship
OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineFebruary 20, 2026
Scholarship Opportunity
NPC Martia and Louis Smith Memorial Art Scholarship
Offered by Northland Pioneer College Friends & Family
NPC students with GPA 3.0+ and demonstrated artistic ability, a degree plan and competent writing skills. For the published 2026–27 award, enroll full-time (12 credits per semester) and take at least one three-credit art class. An art major and financial need are not required.
Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student, High School Senior
AI Use Policy
AI assistance is prohibited
The official fund page prohibits AI tools from writing the scholarship essay.
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Important application dates
This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.
Eligibility
- NPC students with GPA 3.0+ and demonstrated artistic ability, a degree plan and competent writing skills.
- For the published 2026–27 award, enroll full-time (12 credits per semester) and take at least one three-credit art class. An art major and financial need are not required.
Requirements
- Published application deadline February 20, 2026 has passed; no next dated cycle is announced on the fund page.
- Separate emailed application, three to five labeled artwork images and a two-page/1,000-word essay on art interests and art’s role in society.
- Awardee must supply three physical artworks for the required exhibition; the published 2026 exhibit/reception dates have passed.
- The fund prohibits AI tools from writing the essay; a personal interview may be used.
How to Apply
- 1Applications for the posted 2026–27 cycle are closed.
- 2For a future intake, confirm the separate application and exhibition requirements with Fine and Performing Arts; this is not the general AwardSpring route.