Excellence in Visual, Performing, or Digital Arts

This scholarship is intended to celebrate the academic achievement, creativity, and application of one’s UConn ECE experience in the area of Visual, Performing, or Digital Arts.

To be eligible applicants must:

  • Be a senior in high school.
  • Demonstrate academic achievement and a potential for future academic and professional accomplishments in a field focusing on the Visual, Performing, or Digital Arts.
  • Maintain at least a B or higher in your UConn ECE Visual, Performing, or Digital Arts course(s).
    • If a final grade has not been issued, a high school transcript will be assessed for course competency.
  • Be enrolled in at least one UConn ECE course during the 2025-2026 academic year (any discipline).
  • Previous completion of, or current enrollment in, at least one of the following UConn ECE Visual, Performing, or Digital Arts courses:

Eligible UConn ECE Visual, Performing, or Digital Arts Courses

Art 1030: Drawing I

DMD 1002: Foundations in Digital Media II

DMD 1101: Design Lab I

DMD 1102: Design Lab II

DMD 2210: Film and Video Editing I

DMD 2500: Introduction to Game Design

DRAM 1101: Introduction to Theater Arts

DRAM 3141: Playwriting

ME 3295: Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering: Industrial Design

MUSI 1001: Music Appreciation

MUSI 1003: Popular Music and Diversity in American Society

MUSI 1011: Fundamentals/Ear Training I

MUSI 1012: Fundamentals/Ear Training II

UNIV 1820: First Year Seminar – Intro to Making

Student Award

The student chosen for this scholarship will receive a certificate of accomplishment along with a $1,000 monetary award for use towards post-secondary education expenses. Funds will be withheld from this award to cover any outstanding balance with the University of Connecticut, to include tuition and fees for students attending UConn, prior to a check being issued.

Application Procedures

Applicant must submit the following documents:

  • An essay which will be reviewed by a committee and should include details regarding your academic achievements and plans for the future. You should also describe how your UConn ECE course (or other course in the field) has helped define your college or career goals. Suggested word count 200 min. – 400 max.
  • Submit a document or link to a writing sample, project, photo of artwork, music, etc., created by you, that demonstrates academic excellence or talent in Visual, Performing, or Digital Artss. Your submission will be evaluated based on originality, mastery of subject matter and presentation. Please note the following guidelines.
    • Only ONE submission is allowed per applicant.
    • Include a short description of your submission and explain why you chose to submit this piece.
      • All artwork submitted must be clearly labeled with directional instructions so the committee knows how to appropriately view your piece(s).
    • Because UConn ECE course offerings vary by high school, students who have taken at least one of the above courses may use projects from other high school courses as demonstration of academic achievement in the fields of Visual, Performing, or Digital Arts.
  • A resume which includes the name and e-mail address of your instructor(s) for your UConn ECE Visual, Performing, or Digital Arts.
  • A copy of your current high school transcript, which displays your outstanding academic achievement as well as enrollment in at least one UConn ECE course.
    • Be sure that UConn ECE courses are easily identifiable for the committee reviewing your application.

Application Dates

Applications are accepted from January 19, 2026- March 9, 2026.

Apply Now

All applicants will be notified of their status by May 2026.