Maura Rose Kampa Scholarship applications are currently closed!

The Maura Rose Kampa Scholarship is not about how good you are, it’s about how good you want to become. Potential, effort and desire, that’s what we’re looking for! If you think you’re not good enough to win a scholarship, this just might be the one for you! Recipients for 2024 have already been selected. Applications are expected to open again in Spring 2025.

Mission Statement

The Maura Rose Kampa Scholarship seeks to provide mentorship and financial assistance to talented undergraduate students of design, advertising, illustration, and photography.

About the Scholarship Fund

The scholarship fund was started through AIGA Austin in 2015 to honor the spirit of Maura Rose Kampa, a bright young artist and design student and the daughter of David and Marcellina Kampa, active members of the Austin design and advertising communities.

Awards

One student will be awarded a one-time gift of $2,000 toward tuition or other college expenses. The student will also receive a mentorship with Founder and Creative Director of Christian Helms of Helms Workshop.

Objective

Our objective is to annually recognize one design, advertising, photography, or illustration college student who showcases great craft, financial need, and an audacity and commitment to a future as a creative career professional.

Eligibility

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Undergraduate student of design, advertising, illustration, or photography in Central Texas
• Have one full semester of study remaining
• Show financial need
• Be a member of either AIGA and/or Ad Fed (or be nominated)

Applications

Applications are currently CLOSED! Please keep an eye out for when applications open in Spring 2025.

Donations

If you would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund, click the button below.

If you would like to donate by check, please make payable to AIGA Austin MRK Scholarship Fund and mail to:

AIGA Austin
PMB 549 815-A Brazos St
Austin, Texas 78701

The Maura Rose Kampa Scholarship is a partnership between AIGA Austin and the Austin Advertising Federation.