No separate application is required for either the Fitzgibbon or the Conway/Proetz, although you must submit a portfolio of your work to be considered.

  • Up to one full-tuition scholarship and up to five partial-tuition scholarships
  • Renewable annually, as long as the scholar is making satisfactory progress toward a degree.

The Fred Conway Scholarship and the Esther & Arthur Proetz Scholarship recognize superior artistic and academic performance. WashU’s College of Art offers the Conway Scholarship or Proetz Scholarship, in alternate years, to an entering first-year student.

Eligibility

Each College of Art applicant who submits a digital portfolio containing 10-20 pieces will be considered.

To apply

  • Select the College of Art as the Academic Division on your application for admission to the Class of 2029.
  • Submit a digital portfolio, consisting of 10-20 pieces of recent work such as drawings, two- and three-dimensional pieces including sculpture and architecture, paintings, photographs, illustrations, videos, storyboards, websites, fashion design, or other types of relevant work in art or design.

Deadlines

All applications must be submitted by January 2, 2026. Finalists are notified by the end of February. We will conduct virtual interviews with finalists. Finalists must attend the virtual interview to remain eligible. Scholars are notified in early March.