Kenneth Bissett Award 2022 Application

Deadline to submit complete application is Friday, April 15, 2022 by 5:00 pm.

Instructions for completing the application:

  • Application requires a resume, personal statement, and two on-campus references with contact information.
  • Combine and name your files: Award Name_Last Name, First Initial, i.e. "KennethBissett_Smith, J._Resume"
  • If your packet is too large - please complete the information below and then email the packet to ac2396 [at] cornell.edu (Ashlee Cherry) or drop off a hardcopy to 451 Mann Library Building.

To apply for the Bissett award you must be a regular or transfer student (at least two semesters in the Department of Communication), be a junior or senior, and must have taken a visual, design, or writing course in the Department of Communication.

All applications must include the information below:

  1. Completed Application
  2. Resume
  3. Name and email of two references (on campus)
  4. Personal statement relating to your interest in and concern for others.
  5. Portfolio (original or copies) of art/design work and written material (can include course work).
One file only.
50 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

References

Personal Statement (PDF File)

One file only.
50 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Portfolio

One file only.
50 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx.