Harvey T. Bergland Memorial Scholarship

UPDATED 2024/2025

This scholarship was created in Mr. Bergland memory by his wife because he was a great supporter of education. As an artist, he expressed himself through his work. The purpose of this award is to assist San Diego Mesa College students in expressing themselves through their own work.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 3.0 (B) GPA
  • Must be enrolled full time at Mesa College
  • Must major in one of the following areas:
    Art Fine Art
    Dance
    Fashion
    Interior Design
    Music
  • Must have completed 12+ units at Mesa
  • Must have taken or be enrolled in courses in one of the following areas:
    Art/Fine Art
    Dance
    Fashion
    Interior Design
    Music

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Next Academic Year (Fall Semester)

Award
$500.00
Deadline
02/13/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2024: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  2. 2024: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  3. Please describe how you became interested in the Fine Arts/Dance/Fashion/Interior Design/and/or Music.  Include specific information about the various projects you have participated in both before coming to and during your classes at Mesa College. Your current goals as well as future ones in your major should be part of your response. Finally, how will this scholarship help you achieve your career goals.
  4. 2024: Please attach one file containing several samples of your work in: fine art, dance, fashion, interior design or music. When submitting these multiple samples, be sure to combine them into one file.