The 2026 Combine Art Applications opens March 23rd - April 10th
The 2026 Combine Art Applications opens March 23rd - April 10th
The Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship (CAPA)
Every spring, the Department of Art selects eight outstanding studio art majors to receive a Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship (CAPA). The CAPA award is equivalent to full in-state tuition for one academic year (two regular semesters). CAPA scholars will have the opportunity to be considered for renewal each year for a total of up to four years of undergraduate study. Learn more about the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Current or newly-admitted undergraduate at the University of Maryland, College Park, by April 7
- Declared studio art major
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Minimum of two full-time semesters (upcoming academic year) remaining before graduating
The Paula Santen Scholarship
The Paula A. Santen Scholarship is awarded to an Art Major, recognizing their talent as an artist and the need for financial assistance.
The Paula A. Santen Scholarship is for the academic year and will be posted directly to the student's account. The terms of the award require that the student maintain a minimum of 12 credits per semester at the College Park campus, remain in good academic standing (3.0 or better in your major), and continue to be enrolled at the University of Maryland at College Park for the full year covered by the award. In addition, the student must demonstrate a continued pursuit of their major in Art by taking a minimum of one Art Course per semester while retaining a high level of quality in their artwork.
This award is granted to a student in their junior year with the possibility of having it renewed for a second year.
The Jenny Rhee Student Award for Painting
The Department of Art is pleased to announce the Jenny Rhee Student Award for Painting. This award, given in memory of UMD alum Jenny Rhee, will be awarded to two rising senior Studio Art majors whose primary practice is in the field of painting. Each recipient will receive $1,000 for use in the completion of ambitious work in painting during their senior year within the Studio Art major.
Eligibility: Applicants must be rising seniors and declared Studio Art majors who have completed or are currently enrolled in ARTT 320, and who plan to enroll in Advanced Painting ARTT courses in some capacity in their senior year.
The Combined Art Application will open on March 23rd - April 10th. Apply now on Scholarship Universe