Florence V. Ritchie Scholarship – Interior Architecture
Scholarship funds provided from one half of the estate of Florence V. Ritchey. Florence taught in the Home Economics Department at Chico State College from September 1926 to August 1960. The Home Economics Department was divided up and portions went to various colleges. The scholarship will be awarded for students in majors that still remain, that comprised the Home Economics Department. This scholarship is awarded to Interior Architecture majors.
Janet Turner Memorial Scholarship
Established and funded by the Board of Directors of the Janet Turner Print Museum, this scholarship is designated for a BA or BFA student in printmaking. It memorializes and honors Janet Turner, well known printmaker, respected teacher, and print collector during her career at Chico State. Turner’s collection is the heart of The Turner, the only such print collection in the CSU system.
Kenneth and Donna Morrow Memorial Scholarship
When long-time faculty painter Ken Morrow and his wife, Donna, died in a car accident, his family and colleagues endowed this award to honor the career of this much loved teacher and community art activist. The flame sculpture on First Street, a symbol for CSU, Chico, was created by Ken Morrow’s students under his mentorship. This award is for artistic achievement and potential.
Luella Hopton Madsen Scholarship – Interior Architecture
This scholarship is for an Interior Architecture major from a high school in Butte County or from a neighboring county if there are no qualified Butte County applicants.
Mary Ahlquist Memorial Scholarship
This award is for art history or art studio majors and recognizes artistic promise and academic achievement.
Monty Betty Art Studio Scholarship
Students must be in the Art Studio program with a focus on one of the following: Ceramics, Painting and Drawing, or Sculpture. If no students meet the criteria in an award cycle, the pool of applicants may be opened to students in any focus in the Art Studio Major.
Pedro Martinez Memorial Scholarship
The Pedro Martinez Art scholarship was established in 2014 by the Chico Chapter of the alumni of Epsilon Sigma Rho Multicultural Fraternity, Inc.. This scholarship was formed to commemorate the life and continue the legacy of their fraternity brother, Pedro Martinez.
Pierce/Trucksess Studio Art Scholarship
Professor Emerita and former Chair of the Art Department Ann Pierce endowed this award to honor her mother, Frances H. Trucksess. Over time this endowment has grown to become one of the art department’s major scholarship awards for upper division and graduate students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in watermedia.
Reed Applegate Art Scholarship
The Reed Applegate scholarship recipient must be majoring in studio art, with an emphasis in painting printmaking, or ceramics/sculpture. Recipients must demonstrate a consistent dedication to creating art, a strong desire for expression through their chosen medium, and a commitment to maintaining a lifelong interest in art.
Richard H. Hornaday Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by his spouse, Jenifer, to honor the memory of a great teacher and artist. The intention is to continue Richard’s legacy of encouraging and inspiring artists by providing scholarship support to students studying art at CSUC. He was chair of the art department and instrumental in developing the BFA program. His artwork has won many awards and has been widely exhibited. His loss of sight did not prevent him from continuing to create art, his work reflects the inner spirit that kept him going.
Ruby Ravekes Scholarship
For art and art history majors, this award recognizes academic achievement, and was endowed by Jack Ravekes to honor the memory of his wife.
Sarah Frisbie Hamilton Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1980 by Mrs. James Dowrie in honor of her mother. It is dedicated to students preparing for careers in art or art education, and selection is based on academic achievement and potential.