
Trustee Scholars
The Trustee Scholarship is awarded annually to one fourth year student who best exemplifies dedication, originality, brilliance, ambition, and talent in their field of study, as well as service to the College and to the community.
Each year, the faculty in each academic department and representatives from the Office of Student Life nominate two students from the junior class in their areas for consideration as Trustee Scholars for the following year.
Nominees are required to submit a written statement and a portfolio of their work for the Trustee Scholar Selection Committee, composed of members of the Board of Trustees to review and make a selection. The winners are selected based on:
- Exceptional creative talent, communication skills, and distinction of mind
- Contributions to the department, College, and/or community
- Leadership, citizenship, mentorship
The nomination process is held each spring for the following academic year winners. The scholars are formally recognized at an awards ceremony each November.
Contact
Office of the President
2700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
officeofpres@ringling.edu
2023-24 Trustee Scholars
Congratulations to this year’s Trustee Scholars. This year’s winners will be recognized on Nov. 3 during the College’s annual Trustee Scholar Awards celebration.
A source of light, obtaining brilliant achievement and inspiring others. Individually, these 15 scholar artists and designers are uniquely talented, dedicated, and innovative. Together, and with the support of the College’s faculty, staff, trustees, friends, families, and supporters, these distinguished students are driven to pursue excellence and to be the spark that ignites a bright and shining future.
- Read the news article
- Watch the livestream (coming soon)
- View the event program (coming soon)
Meet this year’s Trustee Scholars

Ellie Massing
Business of Art and Design
Elena Serenko
Computer Animation
Logan Faulkner
Creative Writing
Shellsea Coe
Entertainment Design
Milena Montero
Film
Christina Antoniou
Fine Arts
Laela Russell
Game Art
Sandra Lee
Graphic Design
Tako Pharsenadze
Graphic Design
Micah Eubanks
Illustration
Hannah Nguyen
Motion Design
Stephanie Varone
Photography and Imaging
Yuntian Dai
Virtual Reality Development
Ping Ho
Visual Studies
Alejandra Cintrón Rivera
Student Life
Meet the 2022-23 Scholars
Previous Trustee Scholars
2022-23 Trustee Scholars
Congratulations to this year’s Trustee Scholars. This year’s winners were recognized on Nov. 4 during the College’s annual Trustee Scholar Awards celebration.
- Read the news article
- Watch the livestream
- View the event program