THE DORIS NELSON ARTS SCHOLARSHIP - Upper Arlington

THE DORIS NELSON ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
The Doris Nelson Arts Scholarship is co-sponsored by the City of Upper Arlington’s Cultural Arts
Division and UA Arts. Named for the City of Upper Arlington’s first Arts Manager, these two
scholarships are awarded to Upper Arlington high school seniors who plan to continue further study in
the arts. The scholarships are currently valued at $1,000.00 each. In 2012 they will be awarded to
students who create and/or perform in these arts categories: vocal music, instrumental music, dance,
theatre, film, video and visual arts.
To be considered for these scholarships a student must:
• Be a senior in high school and reside in Upper Arlington.
• Submit a completed and signed application form.
• Submit support materials and answers to both essay questions listed on application form.
• Submit 2 letters of recommendation - at least one should be from a member of the student’s
high school arts faculty who knows about the student’s artistic achievement.
Dates:
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Submit all material to:
The Doris Nelson Arts Scholarships
Cultural Arts Division
3600 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
Notification: Week of May 1, 2012
Deadline to retrieve submitted materials: May 18, 2012
Award Payment: August 2012
A payable check will be sent to the school he/she will be attending. The non-renewable scholarship
funds are to be used to cover tuition and other educational expenses incurred by the student enrolled
or majoring in the stated discipline. In the event the student withdraws from the college or transfers to
another area of study, the student will notify the Cultural Arts Division and make arrangements to
return the remaining scholarship funds.
Questions:
Call the Cultural Arts Division at 583-5312 or e-mail Lynette Santoro-Au at lsantoroau@uaoh.net.

THE DORIS NELSON ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
APPLICATION FORM
Full Name (please print or type) ________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
City, State Zip Code
Telephone # ________________
Email ______________________________
Arts Discipline in Which You are Applying ________________________________
Name of High School _________________________________________________
School of Higher Education You Will Attend(if known) _______________________
Intended or Declared Major (if known) _____________________________________
Signature _____________________________________ Date __________________
Support Materials
DANCE Send DVD of personal work. Include 2 segments of personal work
including technique and performance either group or solo. Music, if any, must be
recorded on the DVD and heard clearly. Applicants should provide information so
the panel can identify them easily.

MUSIC Send a cd of solo work. A score or lead sheet must be provided for each
composition.
THEATRE Send a DVD of work. Submit two contrasting pieces to demonstrate
versatility.
FILM AND VIDEO Send work on a DVD. Two pieces may be submitted and the
panel may review up to 10 minutes of each work. Clearly indicate the portion of
the work that the panel is to review. Film and video artists must have primary
artistic responsibility for the work they submit.
VISUAL ARTS Submit 1 CD with 10 images on it in jpg format, no larger that 5MB
each when open. On a separate list write the artist’s name, titles with image
sizes, mediums and prices. Title your digital files with your last name first_ first
name initial_ number then title of piece.
Example: Smith_ J_ 1.Morning Light
Any digital manipulation must be limited to making the digital file look more like
the original art, otherwise risk disqualification.
Essay Questions
Please limit answers to one typed page. A formal resume may be submitted for
question # 1.
1. Describe your particular arts talents and significant arts achievements
in high school.
2. Describe your future plans in the arts and career goals and how this
scholarship will help you achieve your goals?