2026/27 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Lesley McGaster | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

2026/27 Merit Scholarship Recipient: Lesley McGaster

May 27, 2026
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Headshot of Lesley McGaster.

She/Her
Senior, Creative Entrepreneurship
Liberal Arts Merit Award Scholarship & Lee Lynch and Terry Saario Creative Entrepreneurship Senior Merit Scholarship
Brooklyn Park, MN

Why did you decide to come to MCAD?

I loved that MCAD had all fields of study that will help me reach my creative goals such as entrepreneurship, photography, and creative writing. I felt that coming here would give me a well-rounded experience.

Emily Page 1 by Lesley McGaster
Emily Page 2 by Lesley McGaster

Describe the work you submitted for merits.

A collection of creative writings including works of journal entries, short stories, and poetry.

Emily Page 3 by Lesley McGaster

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