Competition Gives High School Seniors Chance at a Scholarship That Could Cover Half Their Tuition

Santa Ana, CA, January 11, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Graduating high school seniors interested in design, media arts, fashion or culinary arts have until March 7, 2008 to enter The Art Institute of California – Orange County Scholarship Competition. Winners are awarded half-tuition scholarships to the program of their choice and 50 honorable mentions will receive $300 scholarships.

“The Art Institute is committed to helping students find ways to finance their education,” said Melinda Lester, Dean of Academic Affairs. “This competition is not only a chance to earn a scholarship for school but it’s a good opportunity for students to explore their area of interest.”

This year The Art Institute will distribute over $400,000 in scholarships across 14 degree programs. Each program has individual entry requirements and students must fulfill all general competition guidelines.

For complete entry details or information on other scholarship opportunities, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/orangecounty/financialaid_scholarships.asp or call 888.549.3055.

All entries must be postmarked by Friday, March 7 and the winner will be notified by Friday, April 11.

The Art Institute of California-Orange County
The Art Institute of California-Orange County is a design, media and culinary arts school providing bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs in Advertising, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming and Web Design & Interactive Media. Located in the heart of Orange County’s South Coast Metro region, The Art Institute is ideally situated in close proximity to Orange County’s thriving business community, cultural attractions, shopping, entertainment and its famous beaches. The school is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

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