PRATT YOUNG SCHOLARS Scholarship Program

PRATT YOUNG SCHOLARS

Three-year Art and Design Scholarship Program

Fall 2016 Sophomores apply by June 1

Dear parents,

We are now accepting applications for the next class of Pratt Young Scholars!

This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about art and design, meet other students with similar interests, and prepare for college in a creative environment! To apply, students must be entering the 10th grade this fall.

Pratt Young Scholars is a need-based, three-year scholarship providing instruction in art and design with college preparation to motivated high school students. This Scholarship, valued at $6300, covers three years of studio instruction, all art materials for courses taken, college access program, SAT prep course in July, and guidance through the college application process.

Classes meet: Wednesdays, 5 - 7pm, and on Saturdays, 10am – 1:30pm, from October 1 – April 22nd. Summer Schedule: 2-4 week session in July

Students entering 10th grade in the 2016-2017 school year are eligible to apply if they:

• Demonstrate an interest in art and design
• Display academic merit (above a C average)
• Commit to attending classes on Wednesdays after school and Saturdays for three years (no exceptions), as well as July summer programs
• Attend a New York City public school
• Meet the income eligibility guidelines

APPLY ONLINE by June 1, 2016.

For additional information and application instructions, visit www.pratt.edu/scholars. Please don’t hesitate contact us with any questions, and we look forward to hearing from you!