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Lawrence B. Taishoff Communication Design Scholarship

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Purpose: Lawrence B. Taishoff Communication Design Scholarship is established to provide scholarships to students pursuing the BFA in Communication Design degree so they have additional financial resources to purchase computer equipment and/or software suitable for meeting the demands of the Communication Design degree.

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Closes in 5 days, 23 October 2026

Who it is for, in the provider's words

  • Which collegeLawrence B. Taishoff Communication Design Scholarship - Metropolitan State University of Denver Scholarships
  • Who can applyCriteria: Be meeting MSU Denver's Satisfactory Academic Progress ( SAP ) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state or institutional aid Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during the semester the scholarship is received Submit a degree progression report Submit a CDES BFA portfolio application and be pursuing a BFA in Communication Design Have completed at least 30 credit hours, and have a minimum of one academic year (any combination of fall and spring semesters) of coursework left in Communication Design prior to graduation Have a cumulative ART Departmental GPA , for their intended major, of 3.0 or greater as identified by the degree progression report Submit an essay of 500 - 1,000 words addressing the following: how did you become interested in pursuing the BFA in Communication Design degree and what do you intend to accomplish in this discipline as a result.
  • Who can applyPurpose: Lawrence B. Taishoff Communication Design Scholarship is established to provide scholarships to students pursuing the BFA in Communication Design degree so they have additional financial resources to purchase computer equipment and/or software suitable for meeting the demands of the Communication Design degree.
  • Who can applyCriteria: Be meeting MSU Denver's Satisfactory Academic Progress ( SAP ) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state or institutional aid Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during the semester the scholarship is received Submit a degree progression report Submit a CDES BFA portfolio application and be pursuing a BFA in Communication Design Have completed at least 30 credit hours, and have a minimum of one academic year (any combination of fall and spring semesters) of coursework left in Communication Design prior to graduation
  • Who can applyHave a cumulative ART Departmental GPA , for their intended major, of 3.0 or greater as identified by the degree progression report Submit an essay of 500 - 1,000 words addressing the following: how did you become interested in pursuing the BFA in Communication Design degree and what do you intend to accomplish in this discipline as a result.
  • Who can applyAdditionally, five samples of design work produced in Communication Design courses shall be included in the application with a brief description of the project and/or intended goals There is a preference to award four scholarships annually in the amount of $2,500, two students each fall and two students each spring. Scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility, pool of applicants, and quality of design. Fewer scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the review committee. Unused scholarship dollars will roll forward for future student scholarships.
  • Who can applyScopes Art, ASSET, College of Letters Arts and Sciences, Communication Design, DACA, Undocumented Students

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23 October 2026
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Name
Lawrence B. Taishoff Communication Design ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
Provider
Metropolitan State University of Denver ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
What it provides
Purpose: Lawrence B. Taishoff Communication Design Scholarship is established to provide scholarships to students pursuing the BFA in Communication Design degree so they have additional financial resources to purchase computer equipment and/or software suitable for meeting the demands of the Communication Design degree. Criteria: Be meeting MSU Denver's Satisfactory Academic Progress ( SAP ) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state or institutional aid Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during the semester the scholarship is received Submit a degree progression report Submit a CDES BFA portfolio application and be pursuing a BFA in Communication Design Have completed at least 30 credit hours, and have a minimum of one academic year (any combination of fall and spring semesters) of coursework left in Communication Design prior to graduation Have a cumulative ART Departmental GPA , for their intended major, of 3.0 or greater as identified by the degree progression report Submit an essay of 500 - 1,000 words addressing the following: how did you become interested in pursuing the BFA in Communication Design degree and what do you intend to accomplish in this discipline as a result. Additionally, five samples of design work produced in Communication Design courses shall be included in the application with a brief description of the project and/or intended goals There is a preference to award four scholarships annually in the amount of $2,500, two students each fall and two students each spring. Scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility, pool of applicants, and quality of design. Fewer scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the review committee. Unused scholarship dollars will roll forward for future student scholarships.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
Amount
Award VariesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
Deadline
Deadline 10/23/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
Which college
Lawrence B. Taishoff Communication Design Scholarship - Metropolitan State University of Denver ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
Who can apply
Criteria: Be meeting MSU Denver's Satisfactory Academic Progress ( SAP ) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state or institutional aid Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during the semester the scholarship is received Submit a degree progression report Submit a CDES BFA portfolio application and be pursuing a BFA in Communication Design Have completed at least 30 credit hours, and have a minimum of one academic year (any combination of fall and spring semesters) of coursework left in Communication Design prior to graduation Have a cumulative ART Departmental GPA , for their intended major, of 3.0 or greater as identified by the degree progression report Submit an essay of 500 - 1,000 words addressing the following: how did you become interested in pursuing the BFA in Communication Design degree and what do you intend to accomplish in this discipline as a result.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
Who can apply
Purpose: Lawrence B. Taishoff Communication Design Scholarship is established to provide scholarships to students pursuing the BFA in Communication Design degree so they have additional financial resources to purchase computer equipment and/or software suitable for meeting the demands of the Communication Design degree.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
Who can apply
Criteria: Be meeting MSU Denver's Satisfactory Academic Progress ( SAP ) requirements and cannot be in default or owe any refund/repayment of federal, state or institutional aid Be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours during the semester the scholarship is received Submit a degree progression report Submit a CDES BFA portfolio application and be pursuing a BFA in Communication Design Have completed at least 30 credit hours, and have a minimum of one academic year (any combination of fall and spring semesters) of coursework left in Communication Design prior to graduationRead on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
Who can apply
Have a cumulative ART Departmental GPA , for their intended major, of 3.0 or greater as identified by the degree progression report Submit an essay of 500 - 1,000 words addressing the following: how did you become interested in pursuing the BFA in Communication Design degree and what do you intend to accomplish in this discipline as a result.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
Who can apply
Additionally, five samples of design work produced in Communication Design courses shall be included in the application with a brief description of the project and/or intended goals There is a preference to award four scholarships annually in the amount of $2,500, two students each fall and two students each spring. Scholarships will be awarded based on eligibility, pool of applicants, and quality of design. Fewer scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the review committee. Unused scholarship dollars will roll forward for future student scholarships.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
Who can apply
Scopes Art, ASSET, College of Letters Arts and Sciences, Communication Design, DACA, Undocumented StudentsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://msudenver.academicworks.com/opportunities/9701
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