Curatorial Studies Scholarship Form

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Date

Current Classification (2024-2025)

Minor(s)

Major(s)

AUC School

Student 900#

Applicant Status *

I am a new applicant
I am a renewing applicant

Renewing applicants will upload an unofficial transcript and complete the interview section.

SELECTION CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Curatorial Studies minors will be rising sophomores, juniors or seniors who will apply for the Curatorial Studies Scholarship in the spring semester of their first, sophomore or junior year.

To apply scholars must:

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25*
Be in good standing (both in terms of student conduct and academically)
Officially declare the Curatorial Studies minor. Note: Art History majors who are also Curatorial Studies minors will not apply for this scholarship. Art History majors with a minor in Curatorial Studies will apply for the Art History scholarship and receive additional funding for the Curatorial Studies minor.
Meet the following prerequisite requirements:
1. Submit a 250-500 word narrative letter describing career goals and/or research interests
2. Interview with an AUC Art History + Curatorial Studies Collective faculty or staff member
3. Complete three or more of the following courses in the Spelman College
  Department of Art & Visual Culture earning a grade of “B” or higher in each course:

Introduction to the Object (SAVC 235)**
Acquisitions and Collections (SAVC 282) or Mining the Museum (SAVC 306)
Seminar in Curatorial Practice (SAVC 305)

* The review committee takes the full scope of an applicant’s academic ability and commitment to Curatorial Studies into consideration when reviewing scholarship applications. Applicants not meeting the 3.25 GPA requirement may still submit an application for consideration.

** Or the CAU / Morehouse equivalent

My declared minor through the Office of the Registrar is Curatorial Studies

Yes
No

My cumulative GPA is a minumum of 3.25

Yes
No

I am in good standing (both in terms of student conduct and academically)

Yes
No

Refer to your College handbook with questions about academic standing and student conduct. Those not is good standing or with conduct challenges are likely already aware.

I have taken at least 3 Curatorial Studies courses

Yes
No

See the course list above.

DOCUMENT UPLOADS

Unofficial Transcript

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Do not upload .heic files.
PDF documents are preferred. Your unofficial transcript must include your cumulative GPA and student ID number.

Resume / CV

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Recommenders may also email letters to Rachel Brown, rachel.brown@spelman.edu

Narrative Letter

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Submit a 250-500 word narrative letter describing career goals and/or research interests

REFERENCES

Please provide three (3) professional and/or academic references below. These individuals should be familiar with your professional or academic work in Curatorial Studies. NOTE: Only your reference's contact information is needed. Please make sure you have their permission to list them as a reference.

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Interview Availability

To facilitate the scheduling of your required interview with an AUC Collective faculty or staff member, please indicate your general availability below. All interviews will take place by phone or by using Zoom.

Interview Availability

AM= 9AM-11AM, EST & PM= 3PM-6PM, EST

Please select all that apply.