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2008 Scholarship Award: $500

The fun-loving and artistic legacy of Mt. Pleasant's Kristopher Walden will live on through a new scholarship fund created for local high school graduates with a passion for the fine arts. 

Walden, or "Waldo" to friends and family, graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1979 before attending Central Michigan University.  A highly-talented artist, he spent 25 years working as an illustrator and graphic artist.

However, his true passion was the fine arts, particularly detailed drawing and painting.  He was forever fun loving, and brought great joy to everyone.  He was also a very kind person, and enjoyed helping others, especially those challenged by age or disability.  Kris died in May 2007 in Newport Beach, California where he lived. He was 45 years old.

Purpose

To provide scholarships to students who have graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and are currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in pursuit of an Art Related career. 

The following are examples of Art related fields that would be eligible for consideration:  Fine Arts, Art Education, Architecture, Art Therapy, Art History, Graphic Design, Gallery Direction, Illustration, Museum Curator, Animation, Art Conservation, Interior Design, Product Design, Fashion Design or Industrial Design.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, an individual must:

• Be a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School.
• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Be taking classes leading to a career in the arts.
• Be a sophomore level student or above to apply and a junior level or above to receive the award.
• Have a cumulative grade point average of B minus or above.

 Preferences in the Selection Process

In considering qualified applicants, reviewers will give preference to the following factors, in priority order:

• The desire to establish a career in an art related field, as expressed in a written essay accompanying the application.
• Financial need shall be a factor, as explained in the written essay.
• Excel artistically, as demonstrated by recommendations from instructor(s) or professor(s).
• Involvement in his/her community.
• Academic achievement, as demonstrated by his/her grades.

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