Each year the Midwest Animation Promotion Society (MAPS) awards three $1000 scholarships for full time college students majoring in each of the following studies: The Rider Scholarship for Japanese Language and Literature; MAPS scholarship for Art and Animation, and MAPS scholarship for History and Culture. Applications for this scholarship are evaluated based upon the following criteria:
- Academic Achievement - The candidate must have demonstrated exceptional academic ability. Submit an official transcript and GPA or its equivalent for all course work to date.
- Essay - In no more than one typewritten, double-spaced page, describe why you should be the recipient of the MAPS Scholarship.
- Faculty Recommendation - Provide one letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with your work.
- Application - The below application must be completed to be considered for the current year MAPS Rider Scholarship.
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