Fine Arts and Research Scholarship
C. Farrell Fine Arts and Research Scholarship
The C. Farrell Fine Arts & Research Scholarships was established for full-time sophomore, junior, and senior students enrolled at CWU who demonstrate superior scholastic and/or creative achievement.
This scholarship provides tuition, a $200 book allowance, and approved project costs.
Who Can Apply?
Fine art majors - Art, Theatre, Creative Writing, Music, Dance, or Film & Video Studies - planning to undertake a specific project in connection with their major program
- OR -
Any student attempting to accomplish a specific research project on the archeology, geology, or history of the Kittitas Valley.
Additional Application Requirements
- Full-time, matriculated student at the CWU Ellensburg campus, with sophomore, junior, or senior status during the scholarship period
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Secure faculty sponsorship for the research/creative project
- Devote at least 1/3 time during the award period to class work, research or creative activity directly related to the project (i.e., one academic quarter out of three, or 1/3 of credits undertaken during a specific quarter)
- Demonstrate a record of good character and scholastic ability, and indicate the likelihood of successful project completion
Forms
Scholarship Description and Application Guidelines
Application Form and Checklist
C. Farrell Scholarship Agreement
Application Deadlines
- Winter 2026: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Spring 2026: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Summer 2026 or the 2026-27 academic year: Friday, June 5, 2026
Submit electronic copies of all required documents to CWU Scholarships by 5 p.m. on the published due date.
Application Requirements - submit the following for review:
- Completed application form
- Completed C. Farrell Scholarship agreement form
- One page project description (400-600 words)
- Project schedule, including specific quarter(s) and dates
- Detailed, itemized project budget
- Course Outline – at least 1/3 of the course load must be directly related to the project
- Letter of recommendation from the faculty sponsor listed on the application form
- Letter(s) of recommendation from any other faculty listed on the application form
Contact your academic department for more information, or email Scholarships@cwu.edu.
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