The Arthur Dove scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate refined understanding of studio art, architecture or photography based on 5-10 submissions of their work. The HWS Arts faculty will evaluate each portfolio and arts scholarships will be awarded based on their recommendations.

  • Early Decision I/Early Action candidates must submit arts scholarship application with portfolio items by November 15.
  • Early Decision 2/Regular Decision candidates must submit their arts scholarship application with portfolio items by January 15.

The arts scholarship application is available only to students who have submitted their admissions application to Hobart and William Smith.

MATERIALS

Resume
Resume of your activities Please note: the resume DOES NOT need to be specific to your engagement in the Arts

Recommendation
Please submit a Letter of Recommendation from a private instructor or teacher in the specific art form you are applying for that can speak to your abilities. If you used a recommendation from a private instructor or teacher on your common app, you may also use it here.

Media
Please submit 5-10 pieces of your work in studio art, architecture or photography. In the description of your work, please list the materials used, measurements of any 2D work, and outline of the project requirements (if applicable).