ART SCHOLARSHIPS

If you are interested in establishing a private scholarship at Western New Mexico University, please contact the WNMU Foundation or email us at .

Chase Webb Art and Theater Scholarship

The Chase Webb Art and Theater Scholarship has been established in honor of Chase Webb, Drama Professor from 1940 to1970. Application is made through the Art and Theater Disciplines of the Expressive Arts Department of WNMU (575-538-6614).

The DeGrazia Scholarship in Fine Arts

The DeGrazia Art and Cultural Foundation, Inc., has established a scholarship which is endowed to honor Ettore “Ted” DeGrazia’s contribution to the arts. Scholarship funds are designated for minority, Native American, and Hispanic fine art students from the states of Arizona and New Mexico .

Application is made through the WNMU Expressive Arts Department (575-538-6614). This scholarship of up to $500 is awarded during the spring for the following year. Scholarship Application Forms are available in the Expressive Arts Office. Completed applications are due to the Expressive Arts Office on the first Thursday in April.

Francis McCray Art Scholarship

An annual award has been established as a memorial to the late Francis McCray, artist-in-residence from 1948 to 1960. Applicants must submit a portfolio to the art faculty.

A.A. Parotti Memorial Scholarship

A scholarship was established in the spring of 1971 in honor of this distinguished educator and artist who served on the music faculty of WNMU for 33 years. Application is made through the Expressive Arts-Music Department (575-538-6614).

Lorraine Schula Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to award deserving students majoring in visual arts and music. Application is made through the Expressive Arts Department (575-538-6614).

The Harriet Griffin Smith Scholarship

The Harriet Griffin Smith scholarship has been established by Dr. Harriet Smith in memory of her mother. The scholarship is awarded to a student on the basis of need and musical ability. Value-applied music fees. Application is made through the WNMU Music Department (575-538-6614).

John Stermer Art Scholarship

The John Stermer Art Scholarship was established by Lucy Stermer in memory of her husband. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate art major. Application is made through the WNMU Art Department (575-538-6614).