We at SheVaCon hold the love of the arts and literature dear to our hearts. We consider it a great pleasure that we are able to offer young artists and writers the opportunity to compete for scholarships of both categories. The scholarships are rewarded upon merit, and are judged by a panel of professional artists and writers.
The winners of the Scholarships will be granted admission into the convention to be presented with a certificate and check for winning the scholarship. If the winner(s) are unable to attend, the certificate and check will be mailed to the address listed on the application submitted.
All Submissions Must be Submitted by January 31st, 2012
Purpose: To provide funds for college scholarships to Seniors enrolled in any accredited high school, and intend to further their art education. The criteria for selecting these students will be based upon submissions made during the school year. A panel of professional artists will judge the submissions. The awards shall be used for payment of tuition or fees for post secondary study.
Eligibility: Recipients of the SheVaCon Artist Scholarship shall be graduating seniors from any accredited, both public and private, secondary schools. Or a full time 1st or 2nd year college student.
- Students must hold an 85% average (B) or higher in their Art Classes.
- Students must submit one high-resolution digital file of an original two-dimensional work of art, of up to three (3) high-resolution digital files of an original three-dimensional work of art.
- Digital files must be submitted on a CD in JPG format. Minimum size 11"x14" 300 dpi (dots per inch)
- Students must submit a completed Scholarship Application form
- Students must include a letter of release to SheVaCon allowing their work of art to be published in our convention program book and/or for promotional use by SheVaCon. The student will maintain all other ownership and copyrights. Students under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign a letter of release.
Purpose: To provide funds for college scholarships to Seniors enrolled in any accredited high school, and intend to further their literary education. The criteria for selecting these students will be based upon submissions made during the school year. A panel of professional writers and educators will judge the submissions. The awards shall be used for payment of tuition or fees for post secondary study.
Eligibility: Recipients of the SheVaCon Writer Scholarship shall be graduating seniors from any accredited, both public and private, secondary schools. Or a full time 1st or 2nd year college student.
- Students must hold and 85% average (B) or higher in their English Class
- Students must submit an original short story 3500-7500 words, a poem, the first chapter of a novel (please indicate if novel is finished), or an article or essay 750-1200 words in length
- Students must submit a completed application for scholarship form
- Students must include a letter of release to SheVaCon allowing their story to be published in our convention program book and/or for promotional use by SheVaCon. The student will maintain all other ownership and copyrights. Students under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the letter of release
Art Submissions:
Judging of Submissions: One copy of the submission should be sent with the title of the work of art on it. There should be no other name or identifying information on the submission. The application will have a place for the title of your submission and will be used to identify each piece of work. These submissions will be forwarded to a panel of three judges, who will judge each piece by it's merit and choose the one they feel is the most deserving of the scholarship. The winner will be notified by email and announced at the convention.
Writing Submissions:
Judging of Submissions: Two copies of the submission should be sent with the Title on each. There should be no name or other identifying information on the story. The application will have a place for the title of your submission and will be used to identify each piece of work. These submissions will be forwarded to a panel of three judges, who will judge the piece by its merit and choose the one they feel is the most deserving of the scholarship. The winner will be notified by email and announced at the convention.Scholarship Application Form:
Applicants shall complete the application form, have it counter-signed by the Principal/Dean of the school that they attend, and mail it to SheVaCon at the address provided on the application. Additional application forms may be obtained. SheVaCon must receive all applications by close of business January 31st of the convention year.Genre Requirements of Submissions:
SheVaCon is a Science-Fiction and Fantasy Genre oriented educational convention held once a year to further interests in the fields of Art and Literature. Submissions made to the SheVaCon Artist/Writer Scholarship must be of a Science Fiction and/or Fantasy nature, including non-fiction entries.
Click one of the links below to download the printable scholarship application to fill out and return with your submission. All Submissions must be post-marked no later than January 31st, 2012. Thank You, and Good Luck!
