Please read the entire rules and regulations, click "I read and accept the requirements of these rules," and then click "continue" at the bottom of the page to complete the online application.

The ArtShare Scholarship supports the development of outstanding high school students who excel in the arts and who plan to pursue educational programs leading to a career in the arts. This includes, but is not limited to, Art Education, Art History, Ceramics, Design, Jewelry and Metal Arts, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Veridian Credit Union will award one $1,000 scholarship.

1. The ArtShare Scholarship is open to any high school student classified as a senior, with a projected graduation date of 2008 and planning to attend an accredited undergraduate or vocational program.
2. Applicants must have an account established in their own name and be a member in good standing at Veridian Credit Union.
3. Veridian Credit Union staff and Directors and their immediate relatives are not eligible.

Please read carefully. All entries are reviewed prior to judging, and those that do not adhere to the rules are not judged.

1. Write an essay of approximately 500 words on the following topic:
   In your opinion, how much of an artist's talent is a learned skill versus a natural skill? Please explain.
2. The essay must be typed or computer printed, double-spaced on white 8 ½ x 11-inch paper. The essay must be your original work. If applying online, the essay and resume must be submitted as a Microsoft® Word document.
3. For confidentiality in judging, please do NOT include any personal identification (name, address, phone, signature, etc) on your essay.

1. Write a one-page essay describing what you perceive to be your future in the arts?
2. The essay must be typed or computer printed, double-spaced on white 8 ½ x 11-inch paper. If applying online, the essay must be submitted as a Microsoft® Word document.
3. For confidentiality in judging, please do NOT put any identification (name, address, phone, signature, etc) on your essay.

1. Complete and sign an official entry form. If applying online, type your name and date on the signature line, after reading the agreement.

1. Judging will be conducted by a panel of judges selected from Veridian Credit Union employees.
2. Judges will base their scores for the scholarship essay on originality, clarity, meaningful content, and accurate presentation of facts, spelling, neatness and grammar/punctuation. Applicants will also be judged on adherence to scholarship rules.
3. All applicants must be received by February 8, 2008. Enter online at www.veridiancu.org or mail entries to: Veridian Credit Union, Attn: Julie VanDaele, P.O. Box 6000, Waterloo, IA 50704-6000
4. Veridian Credit Union's Internal Auditor will tabulate the results and will declare the winner. All decisions of the credit union are final. Winner will be announced in April 2008.
5. All scholarship entries become the exclusive property of Veridian Credit Union and will not be returned.

1. Winner must begin studies within one year of graduation or may be required to forfeit the award in the absence of extenuating circumstances.
2. Winner must be enrolled as a full-time student at any vocational, trade, 2-year or 4-year college approved for the Guaranteed Student Loan Program.
3. Scholarship funds will be forwarded when written verification is received from the college registrar that the student is enrolled. At that time, the winner's check will be made payable to both the winner and the college and mailed to the winner.
4. Funds are to be used only for tuition, room and board, and book and educational supply expenses.

Veridian Credit Union has the ultimate authority to amend any of the above rules to ensure fairness in the award of the scholarship. Any questions regarding the scholarship should be addressed in writing to the address mentioned above.

I have read and accept the requirements of these rules.