The College of Fine Arts awards a limited number of performance-bases Presidential Scholarships for students with high academics and outstanding talent. These awards are half-tuition waivers for either in-state or out-of-state students. The Presidential Scholarship is awarded for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate study provided the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Fine Art Scholarships

The Department of Art awards a limited number of four-year performance scholarships to incoming freshmen in recognition of outstanding talent, leadership, and academic record.  Recipients of the Fine Art Scholarships will receive $1,000 a year to apply to educational expenses at the university. This scholarship is renewable for a total of eight semesters provided the student maintains a cumulative GP A of 3.0.

Outstanding Freshman Scholarships

The Department of Art awards a number of one-year scholarships to incoming freshmen.  The Outstanding Freshman Scholarships are one-year (non-renewable) amounting up to a maximum of $1000. One-half of each scholarship will be applied per semester to educational expenses at the university in a given academic year.

Scholarship recipients are selected by committee based on their portfolio of artwork, essay, academic ability, character, creativity, and potential for leadership.

Application materials for the Fine Art Scholarships and Outstanding Freshman Scholarships will be forwarded along with the Art Program Application for Department of Art Undergraduate Admission. Scholarships are available to first-time freshmen entering in the fall semester and have been admitted to Ball State University. Students must pursue a major within the Department of Art. Four-year scholarships require an overall high school GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Academic Recognition Award
Scholarship Opportunities for Minority Students
These awards allow qualified out-of-state minority students to pay the in-state tuition rate (does not include room and board, university technology fee, residence hall technology fee, coursed-based fees, or Health Center fee). The award is available for a total of eight semesters provided the student maintains a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Qualifications for eligibility are:

• Legal residence outside Indiana (out-of-state status)
• Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Rank in top 50 percent of high school graduating class
• Completion of college preparatory curriculum
• First-time freshman, fall semester

Learn about other assistance available to new students through Ball State's Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.