Scholarships

Dorothy D. Brown was a graduate of Georgia College & State University, a professor and department chair in the art department. She retired in 2001 after 27 years of service at Georgia College.

Requirements:
Status: Rising juniors and seniors; (Declared) Art major
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Full-time enrollment for both semesters of the academic year

Requirements:
Status: Rising junior, senior, or graduate; (Declared) art major
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Preference given to students in the visual arts
Full-time enrollment for both semesters of the academic year

Dr. Tina Yarborough was Professor of Art History and Interdisciplinary Studies at Georgia College, 1996-2016.  Fulbright Fellow, Edvard Munch scholar, and a proponent throughout her life for equal rights, Dr. Yarborough freely shared and educated through her love of art, history, and cultural diversity.

Requirements:
Status: Rising sophomore; (Declared) Art major
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Full-time enrollment for both semesters of the academic year
Needs based scholarship
Preference given to those applicants in the Art History Concentration who express diversity in racial, gender, ethnic, sexual, and class identities.

The Department of Art at Georgia College & State University invites applications for the Doy Gorton Photography Award. This competitive award will be granted to one junior or senior-level student currently enrolled as a Minor in Photography. The selected student will receive $1,250 to support the development and execution of a documentary-based photography project. The awarded funds may be used for travel, supplies, lodging, and other project-related expenses. 

This award is made possible through the generous support of Doy Gorton, a documentary photographer whose work has consistently sought to highlight social and political topics. Gorton is best known for his service as the White House photographer for the New York Times during the Carter and Reagan administrations, further shaping the public’s view of national leadership during a pivotal era in American history. In addition, Gorton’s long-term project, Doy Gorton’s White South (1969–70), captured the stark and shifting landscape of Southern identity during the decline of the Jim Crow era. 

Applicants are encouraged to interpret the concept of documentary photography broadly, ranging from personal storytelling and cultural narrative to social commentary and experimental approaches. Strong proposals will demonstrate both conceptual clarity and practical feasibility. Applicants who successfully complete the project will receive a certificate of completion. The final project will also be considered for publication as a limited-edition photo zine in collaboration with Fall Line Press. 

Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed by a panel of faculty and field professionals. The selected student will be required to sign a student work release form, granting permission for their work to be used in PR and promotional materials. 

Award Requirements: 

•  Mid-project progress update 
•  Final report with project portfolio 
• Public presentation of completed work (to be completed after the submission deadline) 
  • [ E.g. exhibition, artist talk, or student research conference presentation ]

To Apply: 

• Submit 15-20 images of your current photographic work 
• Include a project proposal (max. 500 words) with budget, timeline, and intended outcomes 
• Provide an artist bio and CV 

Deadline to Submit: October 26, 2025 
Project Completion Deadline: August 30, 2026 
Submit to: seth.cook@gcsu.edu