Philip R. Miller Scholarship For The Visual Arts

Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Established in 2009 by family and friends to honor the memory of Philip R. Miller, to promote interest and enthusiasm in the visual arts. Mr. Miller was the first art educator at Columbus East High School when the school opened in 1972, and continued in that position until his retirement in 2009.

Criteria: Graduating senior from Columbus East High School who is a current student in the art department and has completed, at the end of his/her senior year, at least three semesters of art. Students must have received an A- average in their chosen visual art discipline for the last two semesters, prior to applying. Applicants must have their portfolio evaluated by the Columbus East Art Department prior to submitting their application, and the required recommendation form must be completed by a Columbus East Art teacher. Applicant must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution to study arts education or the visual arts.