- Completion of the online application.  
    
- Submission of 3 original works of art.      
- Submission of 1 letter of recommendation.   
  
- A short essay that adequately conveys the following: 
  - Student's current goals; 
 
  - Student's future goals; 
 
  - Any current contributions to the art world; 
 
  - Any community service (completed or planned).
 
- Use the "Attach Documents & Images Here" to attach files.
  - Upload your essay and letter(s) of recommendation as a PDF file with the title of the documents as follows: "essay.pdf." 
 
  - Upload images as JPG or JPEG files with only the title of the work in the file name. Example:  "titleofartwork.jpg."  Please omit "The" or similar words from the title when naming the submitted file.  
 
  - There is no need to include your name in the file name; it comes attached to your application.
 
  - The maximum total for all uploads together cannot exceed 15 MB.
 
  - If you have difficulties submitting your digital application, please contact the Webmaster:  DoWonHKD@gmail.com.  
 
  - If you have any questions regarding the Mel Tess Scholarship, please contact Kay Noel at bobkaynoel@aol.com.