The Catholic University of America

All first-year students admitted to the Studio Art and Art History majors at Catholic University are eligible to compete for the Karen Laub-Novak Art and Faith Scholarship. Up to two students each year who demonstrate exceptional creative talent, will be selected to receive a $5,000 renewable scholarship (a total scholarship of $20,000) and up to $6,500 financial support for research, travel, museum admission, arts events, or other forms that may serve to advance their formation as creative and productive students of the arts. Each scholarship recipient will also have the support of a special mentor. To be considered for a scholarship, students must be admitted the Department of Art as either Studio Art or Art History majors, and must submit an online portfolio and an essay expressing how they wish to explore their Catholic faith and formation through art and artistic expression. Finalists will be interviewed by Catholic University faculty (in-person or via Skype).