Judy Schlawin Art Scholarship

The Judy Schlawin Art Scholarship was established in the Winona State University Foundation as an annual scholarship by her family. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide deserving students monetary support in pursuing degrees within the Art Department at Winona State University.

Criteria

1. Each recipient must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time and in good standing at Winona State University (minimum of 12 credits per semester, fall and spring.)
2. Each recipient must be a declared Art & Design major, admitted to the Art Program.
3. Each recipient must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. However, GPA should not be considered primary criteria.
4. Each recipient must demonstrate financial need, but need should not be based solely on FAFSA.
5. As part of the application process, each applicant will submit an essay describing their career and personal goals, their financial need and how this scholarship will benefit them.

Biography/Motivation

In loving memory of Judy Schlawin, this scholarship was created from charitable donations from those who knew and worked with her. Judy was a retired professor of art at Winona State University, serving there from 1964 to 1996. During her career, she held many positions, including IFO faculty president and president of the Pump House Regional Arts Center in La Crosse, Wis. From 1991 to 2009 she also served on the Winona State University Foundation. Her presence in the art community was also very extensive. During her career and into her retirement, she was an active artist showcasing her works in many art galleries. Judy was also an active volunteer for the Winona Art Center. In keeping her artistic vision alive, a scholarship to support young artists seemed fitting to her family, thus the creation of the Judy Schlawin Art Scholarship.