I am sure many "Universities" gave painting people full ride, TUITION+STIPEND
like UC SYSTEM, UMICH,UIUC, CORNELL,, yes and many of state schools. except crisis, like last year.
The only question is if you match the school, You should do lots of research, to find which school you could in. Many big U only pick 3-5 painting people each year.
the schulpture program is the most difficult program to get into, next is painting, I did a research, just only 20% painting people could win in thier first round application