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Jason L. Berry "Art Is Life!" Scholarship

Funded by
$575
1 winner$575
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jul 15, 2023
Winners Announced
Aug 15, 2023
Education Level
Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
4-year undergraduate student
Race:
BIPOC
Background:
Volunteering experience
Field of Study:
Art or graphic design

Jason L. Berry was a beloved brother who passed away too soon after a battle with cancer.

Jason’s life was art and he was constantly inspiring others through his work despite the adversity he faced. Through his art, Jason touched the lives of countless people and he motivated fellow cancer patients by volunteering for speaking engagements. 

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Jason L. Berry by supporting students who are passionate about art and graphic design. 

Any BIPOC student who has volunteering experience and is pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree in art or graphic design may apply for this scholarship. 

To apply, tell us what art means to you and how it inspires you. Additionally, please submit one image of a piece from the start of your creative journey and one image of a current piece to showcase your growth.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Published May 12, 2023
Essay Topic

What does art mean to you and how does it inspire you?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

Winning Application

Courtney Mills
Howard UniversityLinden, NJ
I have always had a deep passion for visual arts. Since elementary school, I vividly remember being interested in various types of art forms. Throughout the years, I have immersed myself in a little bit of everything such as, graphic design, animation, cartooning, and realism. Because of my profound interest, it was without hesitation that my career was going to be in graphic design. Technology is constantly advancing; therefore, I know with my innovative and imaginative mindset, I have plenty to offer the graphic design field. My ultimate desire as a graphic designer is to develop top-notch design pieces that impress notable designers for technical and marketing companies. I am proficient in several graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. The most enjoyable part of the creative process is incorporating various pieces of completely different images to smoothly and intricately combine them into one seamless art piece. Not only was this my “calling” in life, but I would be embarking in a field that I passionately love. Art is truly inspirational to me because art is everywhere, from the typography and layout in magazines, the graphics in movies, clothing designs, and the animation in immersive cartoons. The world around me has been my muse. Innovative and creative ideas for new projects constantly flood my mind and I am very eager to begin whatever projects I can get my talented hands on. Since I have a keen eye for artistry, I notice the little things which enhance my artistic abilities. Therefore, with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, I will be able to fulfill my passion. Through my passion for art, I have discovered more of my attributes, along with it being a source of freedom of expression. In my junior year of school, I suffered from intense anxiety and mild depression. Amid, overwhelming amounts of schoolwork and the complexities of my own emotions, art was one of the ways for me to overcome my intense emotions. Almost every day I illustrated my emotions on any piece of blank slate, including junk mail envelopes, anywhere with space to compose or drawer my thoughts and feelings. Over the course of the school year, this allowed me to return to the person that was not easily overwhelmed and stressed, but also the young lady who expressed and coped with the pandemic, death in the family, and the uncertainty of, what’s next. Overall, there’s nothing more I have wanted than to pursue a career in digital media, even though some family members have attempted to persuade me into other fields. With my creative and innovative mind, I hope to push a company’s mission and agenda through art. There are plenty of ways to interpret art; therefore, in the future, I hope to inspire others to pursue art in the same empowering way it has impacted me.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 15, 2023. Winners will be announced on Aug 15, 2023.