Over $200,000 in tuition reduction and tuition awards are available for incoming first-year students. All saa tuition awards are credited toward saa tuition and expenses. All accepted students are eligible to enter the competitions, with one exception. You must be enrolled to enter the “Portfolio Competition Awards for Enrolled Students” competition. A competition checklist, essay topics, and details on how to submit your entry will be mailed to all accepted students in February 2012.
art and academic achievement awards
eligibility: First-year students accepted to start classes in August 2012.
award amount: Up to four students who reflect excellence in both design and general academic courses will each be offered a $10,000 award [$5,000 per year].
requirements: A portfolio of 10 pieces of artwork (on flash drive, CD, or DVD) and the competition checklist.
deadline: March 17, 2012
daniel e. johnson memorial award
eligibility: First-year students accepted to start classes in August 2012.
award amount: One student who reflects excellence in both design and general academics will be offered a $10,000 award [$5,000 per year]. Essay required.
requirements: A portfolio of 10 pieces of artwork (on flash drive, CD, or DVD), the competition checklist, and an essay.
deadline: March 17, 2012
portfolio competition awards for enrolled students
eligibility: First-year students accepted and enrolled to start classes in August 2012. If not already enrolled, complete the enrollment agreement packet and submit your $100 enrollment fee. This must be complete by March 17, 2012 to qualify. To receive an enrollment agreement call saa at 877 300 9866. This packet is not downloadable from the saa website.
award amount: Up to four students will each be offered a $5,000 award [$2,500 per year] based on past academic success and the level of skill and creativity shown in their portfolio.
requirements: A portfolio of 10 pieces of artwork (on flash drive, CD, or DVD) and the competition checklist.
deadline: March 17, 2012
awards for multicultural students
eligibility: First-year students accepted to start classes in August 2012. Applicants must be identified as African American, Latina/Latino, Native American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, or other ethnic minority. Essay required.
award amount: Up to four students who exhibit great artistic skill and past academic success will each be offered a $5,000 award [$2,500 per year].
requirements: A portfolio of 10 pieces of artwork (on flash drive, CD, or DVD), the competition checklist, and an essay.
deadline: March 17, 2012
career center awards
eligibility: First-year students accepted to start classes in August 2012 who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and will graduate from a Career Center high school.
award amount: $5,000
how to enter: Students who qualify will be contacted by saa.
governor’s show awards
The Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition is an annual competition for Ohio high school students. Artwork is first entered on a regional level with selected work chosen to compete on the state level. Visit govart.org for more information.
eligibility: Any student who attends a public or private high school chartered by the State of Ohio Department of Education may enter the competition.
award amount: The School of Advertising Art provides a $10,000 award to all high school juniors and seniors who place in the Top 300 on the state level and who are accepted to the School of Advertising Art.
deadline: March 3, 2012
regional site locations: http://www.govart.org/regional-sites.htm
ohio skillsUSA awards
eligibility: Students awarded first place at the Ohio Southwest Regional Advertising Design Contests, and the Ohio State SkillsUSA Advertising Design Contest and Web Design Contests. For contest information visit skillsusa.org.
award amount: Up to four students will each be offered a $2,500 award [$1,250 per year].
how to enter: Select technical schools are affiliated with the SkillsUSA organization. Ask your high school guidance counselor for more information.
announcement of awards: Awards will be announced at awards ceremonies at each competition site.
saturday morning art class awards
eligibility: Students enrolled in the 2011–2012 saa Saturday Morning Art Classes
award amount: One $500 award each session to an outstanding student
how to enter: Register and attend saa Saturday Morning Art Classes.
announcement of awards: Awards will be announced at the end of each session.
frequently asked questions
1. Can I enter each award competition if I have been accepted at saa?
Yes, with one exception: you must be accepted AND enrolled to enter the Portfolio Competitions for Enrolled Students.
2. Do I need to send more than one copy of my portfolio if I am entering multiple competitions?
No. You only need to submit one copy of your portfolio.
3. Do I need to submit more than one Competition Checklist?
No. You only need to submit one Competition Checklist.
4. I have questions about how to submit my artwork. Who can I call?
Call saa at 877 300 9866. We’ll be glad to help!
