Portfolios and Scholarships

Preparing a Portfolio

Turn Your Creativity Into Tuition Savings!

At Roberts Wesleyan University, we believe that great art deserves recognition. That’s why we’re offering Art Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $6,000 to passionate, creative students ready to bring their vision to life.

This scholarship is a great opportunity to open the doors to a community that values your creativity, helping you refine your craft, and connecting you with mentors who will push your artistic potential further than you imagined.

While preparing a portfolio is not a requirement for admission, it is a requirement for those interested in pursuing an art scholarship. Preparing and presenting a portfolio will begin a dialogue and provide the foundation for the student-faculty relationship we find instrumental to the Roberts experience.

How to Apply

1)  Apply to Roberts Wesleyan University

Start your journey by submitting your application. Click below to get started!

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2) Be Accepted As A Visual Arts Major

  • Visual Art Education

  • Digital Media Art

  • Studio Art (Concentrations in Studio 2D/3D, Graphic and Digital Design, Photography, or Videography

3) Submit Your Art Portfolio

Showcase your creativity! Your portfolio is your chance to demonstrate your artistic voice and skill (see requirements below).

A photographer at Roberts

Portfolio Requirements

  • The Scholarship Application Form (linked below)
  • A Google Slides portfolio of 10-15 images of your best work. Document each image with the following:
    • Title of Piece
    • Media
    • Dimensions
    • Creation Date
  • A 1-page artist essay detailing your creative interests and goals.
  • Submit portfolio via email to poag_joanna@roberts.edu by March 1st.

Scholarship Application

Here are some examples of artworks you can upload:

    • A self-portrait that reflects your unique style
    • A still life showcasing your technical skill
    • A figure study capturing movement and form
    • A piece that speaks to a personal or cultural issue

Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to poag_joanna@roberts.edu.

Lauren Lodice, 2026

Ella Milne, 2026

Yinrui Lyu, 2020

Maria Peavey, 2025

Yinrui Lyu, 2020

Scholarships range from $2,000–$6,000 annually. They are renewable as long as you remain an art major with a B average in art courses.

  • $6,000 per year – 1 scholarship available
  • $5,000 per year – 2 scholarships available
  • $3,000 per year – 6 scholarships available
  • $2,000 per year – 3 scholarships available

Frequently Asked Questions

Portfolios are reviewed year-round, but priority is given to submissions before March 1st.

Create a Google Slides presentation with 10–15 of your best works, including titles, media, dimensions, and creation dates. Email it to poag_joanna@roberts.edu.

We recommend drawings, paintings, photography, ceramics, digital art, mixed media, printmaking, sculptures, or video. Strong portfolio pieces include self-portraits, still life studies, figure studies, and personal/cultural issue works.

Avoid drawings of copyrighted images, such as comic book characters, Anime, Disney, or other protected works.

Scholarships range from $2,000–$6,000 annually and renew as long as you remain an art major with a B average in art courses, but there are limited amounts available.

  • $6,000 per year – 1 scholarship available
  • $5,000 per year – 2 scholarships available
  • $3,000 per year – 6 scholarships available
  • $2,000 per year – 3 scholarships available

Awards are based upon the assessment of the rigor and quality of an artistic portfolio submitted to the department and ongoing growth.