The R. Guy Cowan Scholarship Program
In 2001 the Cowan Pottery Museum Associates had discussions with the
Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) about student grants. We were please to
find they were very interested in our creating a ceramic student scholarship
award.
Therefore, beginning in 2002, The Associates formalized their plans to
offer an annual award to be known as the R. Guy Cowan Scholarship sponsored
by the Cowan Pottery Museum Associates with the following CIA criteria as
guides:
- The Scholarship will be awarded to a 3rd, 4th, or 5th year CIA Ceramics Student. The CIA faculty has the discretion to split the award between two students.*
- Beginning with the 2004/2005 school year the annual Scholarship amount was increased from $1000 to $1500. The Board of Trustees has resolved to continue the Scholarship award at this level as long as funding resources are available.
- The scholarship recipient(s) will be determined by CIA's Ceramic
Faculty
- Recipient(s) main criteria is based on quality and excellence in
design and craft (rather than financial need)
- A renewal pledge or check will be received from the Cowan Pottery
Museum Associates by January 30th of the year the scholarship is to be
awarded
- The award will be announced at the Annual Cowan Pottery Symposium
(normally in April)
- The award will be announced at CIA's Award Ceremony
In addition, The Associates' award program includes:
- The winner(s) will be present and recognized at the Annual Cowan
Symposium held each spring in the Rocky River Public Library Auditorium
and The Associates will host their lunch
- The winner(s) will display representative examples of their work at
the Symposium
- The winner(s) will receive a one year membership in the Cowan Pottery
Museum Associates
The Cleveland Institute of Art has graciously thanked The Associates for
instituting this award for their students. It is their hope that this
scholarship will not only assist deserving students but it will also inspire
ceramicists as they continue the legacy of R. Guy Cowan. |
