Read the latest article written about the quilt in the NYDailyNews.com – 09/07/2011
SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Richard L. Allen, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
About SCAD
The Savannah College of Art and Design is the most comprehensive art and design university in the world, offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university. SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees in distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. The diverse student body of approximately 10,000 comes from all 50 United States, three U.S. territories and more than 100 countries worldwide. The education and career preparation of each student are nurtured and cultivated by a faculty of nearly 700 professors with extraordinary academic credentials and valuable professional experience. Through individual attention in an inspiring university environment, and with advanced, professional-level technology, equipment, and learning resources, SCAD is uniquely qualified to provide an exceptional education and unparalleled career preparation. SCAD has garnered acclaim from respected organizations and publications; see the latest at www.scad.edu/recognition.
About the Richard L. Allen Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Richard L. Allen was born on July 10, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended P.S. 151, Horace Greely Jr. High School and William C. Bryant High School in Woodside, Queens at the top of his class and elected to go straight into the work force after graduation. Richard worked for American Express at the World Financial Center in New York City for 8 years. He left American Express to take a job at Marsh and McLennan Companies at 1 World Trade Center. He was successful at Marsh and McLennan and after working for Marsh one year and a few months, he was promoted to Manager of the mailroom. That same year, he was ordained a Christian minister at his church in Brooklyn. Richard had a bright future, but fell victim to the 9/11 attacks in New York City. He is survived by his loving mother and father, Richard and Denise Allen, and sister, Chiffon Allen.
Richard L. Allen Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This US $3,700* scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher who demonstrates financial need. Priority will be given to students who have lost a parent or spouse through a tragedy.
*award amount will vary annually based on SCAD’s 5% spending rate.
Donate to the Richard L. Allen Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Help change the face of art and design by contributing to a scholarship that allows students with financial need to attend SCAD. Please visit www.scad.edu/giving, click on Make A Gift Online, then select Richard L Allen Jr Mem Scholarship from the designation drop-down box. Thank you for your contribution!
Folk artist, Denise E. Allen’s artwork included in SCAD’S 2012 SCHOLARSHIP GALA :
Denise’s limited edition watercolor art prints will also be included in SCAD’S May 2012 Atlanta, GA Scholarship Gala.
Stay tuned.