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Each year at Hope College up to sixty Distinguished Artist Award (DAA) scholarships are given to students with strong academic records and outstanding creative abilities in art, dance, music, theatre or creative writing. Renewable for four years, the DAA's provide eligible students with $2,500 each year toward their college costs. DAA recipients also take part in a variety of opportunities set up to increase their creative experience and technical knowledge in their chosen field. Awards will be announced in March 2009, and a student may receive up to two (2) DAA awards, although this is highly unlikely.
 
Please complete the form below to ensure that the appropriate department or departments are aware of your interest.
First Name: Last Name:
Phone Number
Street Address:
City: State: Zip:  
Current School: Graduation Year:
E-mail Address:
I am interested in the following areas:
Art
Dance
Music: specify instrument(s)
Creative Writing
Theatre: specify area(s)

 

Application requirements: Up to 15 high quality 35mm slides representative of outstanding work and diversity in any medium. Slides are required - actual works will not be accepted. Deadline for portfolio submission is February 15, 2010.

Eligibility: Students must intend to declare a major or minor in art.

Contact: Ms. Kristin Underhill, Department of Art
Phone: 616.395.7500
Email: underhill@hope.edu

 

Application requirements: Completed application form (available from the English Department), writing sample, 500-word essay, and a letter of recommendation.

Eligibility: Students are expected to maintain a 3.0 grade point average and enroll in a minimum of one creative writing course per academic year.

Contact: Sarah Baar, Coordinator, DAA in Creative Writing, Department of English
Phone: 616.395.7620
Email: baar@hope.edu

 

Interview and audition by appointment. Auditions must be completed by February 22, 2010. Auditions are held on Mondays, and involve spending a day on campus and participating in two dance classes. Campus tour and other appointments can be coordinated with audition.

**Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation and a headshot when they arrive for their audition.

Eligibility: Students must intend to declare a major or minor in dance.

Audition Contact:

Stephanie Brumels, Dance Visit Coordinator
Phone: 616-395-7700
Email: brumelss@hope.edu

 

Application requirements: On campus competitive auditions are on Saturday, February 20, 2010, and Saturday, February 27, 2010. Students should be prepared to play or sing 10 minutes of music. Accompanists may be arranged, provided sufficient advance notice is given. Please consult Frequently Asked Questions for more detailed information.

Eligibility: Available to any entering student interested in pursuing music at Hope College; preference is given to prospective music majors and minors.

Contact: Kathy Waterstone, Administrative Assistant, Department of Music
Phone: 616.395.7650
Email: waterstone@hope.edu

 

Application requirements: Audition and/or design-technical portfolio presentation and interview on December 11, 2009 or February 26, 2010. Students unable to attend the on-campus auditions should contact the theatre department for other options.

Eligibility: Students must minor or major in theatre.

Contact: Professor Michelle Bombe, Department of Theatre
Phone: 616.395.7600
Email: bombe@hope.edu