Donor Supported Scholarship

Caelan Mys Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2021 by Carl Mys, in honor and memory of his daughter, Caelan. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Caelan was passionate about art history. She earned her bachelor's degree in Art History from Aquinas College before attaining her Master of Arts degree from Indiana University in 1998. After University, Caelan worked at Sotheby's in the Fine Art and 20th Century Decorative Art Department, then became a director at Russell Bowman Art Advisory in Chicago, before becoming the curator of the Estate of Eugene Von Bruenchenhein, where she worked for 20 years. Caelan was known for her guiding force, remarkable gentleness, keen artistic observations, and unforgettable kindness. The Caelyn Mys Endowed Scholarship supports students studying at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University. 

Eligibility:

• The recipient must be a full or part-time undergraduate student enrolled and in good academic standing at KCAD. 
• Minimum 3.00 GPA at the time of application
• Financial need is required. Financial need is determined by the completion of the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).

This scholarship is not renewable, but recipients are welcome to reapply annually if they continue to meet the required criteria.

To apply you must be accepted into a KCAD degree-granting program.