Scholarships

Scholarships for Current Students


Through the office of institutional advancement, scholarships are available to currently enrolled students based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students must have completed 45 undergraduate hours or 15 graduate hours at SCAD in order to be eligible. Electronic applications are available only during the month of April and are disbursed to students the following school year.

Scholarships for current students are administered through the department of institutional advancement. If you are already enrolled at SCAD and have questions about scholarships for current students, call the department of institutional advancement at:
  • Savannah, 912.525.5843
  • Atlanta, 404.253.2728

Current students also may apply to receive travel scholarships. These are administered through the department of off-campus programs. If you are currently enrolled at SCAD and have questions about obtaining a scholarship to help fund an off-campus programs (including SCAD Lacoste), call:
  • Savannah/Atlanta 912.525.4786

If you have questions regarding your existing scholarship, contact your student account representative.

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All-location and SCAD Savannah institutional scholarships

Advertising Design Department Endowed Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, undergraduate  student seeking a degree in Advertising Design. Eligible applicants  must have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring  quarter, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher,  and have participated in a special project such as NASC,  Interdisciplinary Collaboration, or ADicts volunteer work. Finalists  will be required to submit a portfolio.
 
Alumni Endowed Scholarship
This  $5,700 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate or  graduate SCAD student with a cumulative grade point average of at least  3.7 who demonstrates significant financial need, involvement in the  community and/or the college and an interest in alumni association  involvement after graduation. Eligible applicants must have completed  at least 60 credit hours as an undergraduate student or 30 credit hours  as a graduate student at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. Student  portfolios are required, if applicable, for all finalists.

American Greetings Card Scholarship
This $3,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, domestic, undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in interactive design and game development or graphic design. Eligible applicants must have completed at least 45 undergraduate credit hours or 15 graduate credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter, maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, demonstrate financial need, and exhibit leadership ability. Finalists are required to participate in a mandatory portfolio review. The portfolio should reflect bright and colorful, natural or organic subject matter that is often found in greeting cards.

Animation Pegbar Endowed Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time graduate or undergraduate student majoring in animation. Eligible applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5, 45 undergraduate or 15 graduate credit hours completed at SCAD by the end of spring quarter, and demonstrate financial need. Finalists will be required to submit a portfolio.

Anniversary Scholarship
This $4,700 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a grade point average of at least 3.0 who will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional leadership and involvement in the college community by serving as a leader or officer in an official college club or activity.

Architectural History Department Endowed Scholarship

This $1,200 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in architectural history at the SCAD-Savannah campus. Eligible applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and have completed 45 undergraduate hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter and 15 graduate hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. Finalists will be required to submit a paper in place of a portfolio.

The Arnell Lewis Land Art Scholarship
This $1,900 scholarship is awarded annually to one female undergraduate student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, whose permanent address is in Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina or Florida. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be pursuing acourse of study in painting, ceramic arts, drawing, illustration or sculpture. This scholarship is renewable.

BB&T Scholar Endowed Scholarship
This $4,100 scholarship is awarded annually to one full-time student who will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter, and who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the following scholarship criteria: the applicant's permanent address must be within the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or West Virginia.

Ben Tucker Endowed Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to one full-time undergraduate or graduate student who is African-American and is from the Savannah/Chatham County area. The student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0, have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter, and have demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the established criteria.

Betty Anderson Endowed Scholarship
This $1,800 scholarship, established in honor of SCAD accountant Betty Anderson, is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must have a record of community involvement and leadership at the college as well as demonstrated financial need. Applicants must submit a brief statement of purpose with application. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter.

Betty Cummings Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Newton family in recognition of Betty Cummings, a dedicated longtime employee and positive representative of the Savannah College of Art and Design. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate SCAD-Savannah student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must have earned 45 credit hours at SCAD, demonstrate financial need, leadership ability and community service.

Board of Visitors Scholarship
Two scholarships of $15,000 are awarded annually to two full-time undergraduate students who have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. The scholarships are renewable as long as the recipients continuesto meet the following scholarship criteria: demonstrated financial need and service as an exemplary representative of the college in the community.

Board of Visitors Scholarship II
This $12,100 scholarship is awarded annually to one full-time undergraduate or graduate student who will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter, and has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the following scholarship criteria: demonstrated financial need and service as an exemplary representative of the college in the community.

Bug Away Specialists Inc. Scholarship Fund
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and demonstrates financial need. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Buxton Family Endowed Scholarship
This $400 scholarship is awarded annually to one full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in sequential art, who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. and demonstrated financial need. The recipient will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter.

The Carson Company Scholarship
This $2,700 scholarship is awarded annually to one full-time undergraduate or graduate student who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. Recipient must be an architecture major who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria.

Charlie and Marie Pepe Scholarship
This $3,200 scholarship is awarded annually to one full-time student who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. The scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria: academic excellence and financial need demonstrated through participation in the work-study program.

Chih-Chun Chang Memorial Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship, established in memory of graduate computer art student Chih-Chun Chang, is awarded annually to an international graduate student majoring in animation, broadcast design and motion graphics, interactive design and game development or visual effects who demonstrates financial need, is involved in community activities and has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

Corbin Lee Flowers Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with demonstrated financial need and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Craig Harding Memorial Scholarship
This $700 scholarship, established in memory of illustration alumnus Craig Harding, is awarded annually to a current undergraduate student majoring in illustration who has a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, has a record of community service, and demonstrates financial need.

Dan Fantauzzi Memorial Scholarship
Established in the memory of Professor Dan Fantauzzi, who chaired the graphic design department for 15 years, this $800 scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must be a graphic design major and demonstrate financial need. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter.

Dennis Bowman Scholarship
This $400 scholarship is awarded annually to one full-time undergraduate or graduate student who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Digital Media Endowed Scholarship

This $1,200 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter. Eligible applicants must have declared one of the following as a major: animation; broadcast design and motion graphics; interactive design and game development; sound design; or visual effects.

Earle W. Newton Hogarth Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Newton family to honor the memory of Earle W. Newton II, Ph.D., and his keen love and appreciation of the art of William Hogarth. This $5,000 merit-based scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time SCAD-Savannah art history student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5. The recipient must have earned 60 undergraduate or 30 graduate credit hours at SCAD. Within the application essay, applicant must address his or her appreciation of William Hogarth and his work.

Eric Shea VanScoten Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of Eric VanScoten, who planned to attend SCAD, this $500 scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must be an industrial design major and demonstrate financial need. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Fibers Department Endowed Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, undergraduate or graduate student, majoring in fibers at the SCAD-Savannah campus. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and demonstrate financial aid and leadership ability. Finalists will be required to submit a portfolio.

Film and Television Department Endowed Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, graduate student, majoring in film and television at the SCAD-Savannah campus. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75, have completed 15 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter, demonstrate financial need, and exhibit leadership ability. Finalists will be required to submit a portfolio.

Florence R. Inman Endowed Scholarship
This $700 scholarship is awarded annually to one interior design or historic preservation undergraduate or graduate student who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

Foundation Studies Scholarship
This scholarship competition is open to first-year students who have completed a minimum of one foundation studies course at SCAD. The winner receives a $1,000 tuition scholarship.

The Friedman Family Endowed Scholarship
This $300 scholarship is awarded annually to a domestic undergraduate student majoring in graphic design who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 and will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter.

Gar Day Ding Memorial Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship, established in memory of architecture professor Gar Day Ding, is awarded annually to a student in the architecture program. Applicants must be enrolled full time, have completed ARCH 252 Structures I and ARCH 352 Structures II, be currently enrolled in ARCH 406 Architecture Design Studio VI, present a high quality portfolio of work in the structures related courses and design studio, and maintain grade point average of at least 3.0 within the major and a 2.0 overall. The scholarship award is based on the merits of the applicant's structures performance in coursework and studio work as shown in an academic performance review held in the spring quarter of the fourth year of study. Both domestic and international students may apply for the scholarship. An application form is available in the architecture department office. Submission of an application form, official transcript and a portfolio is required for scholarship consideration. Students may apply only once for this scholarship.

Gelman Trust Scholarship
This $800 scholarship is awarded annually to a minority (priority is given to students of Hispanic descent), full-time graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Eligible applicants must be painting graduate students who have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at SCAD.

Graduate Studies Department Endowed Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student seeking his or her graduate degree. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and demonstrate financial need.

Gregory Hines Performing Arts Scholarship
This $900 scholarship is awarded annually to one full-time undergraduate or graduate performing arts student who demonstrates financial need, has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and who will have completed 45 or more credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Hank Stembridge Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is awarded annually to an interior design student based on the merits of a mandatory portfolio review. Applicants must be enrolled full time in the undergraduate interior design program, have successfully completed INDS 210 Interior Design Studio II, possess a high-quality portfolio and maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 within the major and 2.0 overall.

Hill-Fulp Scholarship Fund

This $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time M.A.T. or graphic design student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a permanent resident of North Carolina. The scholarship is renewable up to five years as long as the recipient continues to meet the established criteria.

Hugo Boss Fashions Inc. Endowed Scholarship
This $1,600 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate fashion student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter. This scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria.

Hunter Maclean Endowed Scholarship

This $600 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and a recommendation from a faculty member. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter. This scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria.

Industrial Design Department Endowed Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is available to a full-time Industrial Design or Design Management student enrolled at the SCAD-Savannah campus who will have completed 60 undergraduate or 15 graduate hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. Recipient must demonstrate financial need, maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, demonstrate leadership ability and be involved in community service. Finalists must submit a portfolio for review. This scholarship is renewable as long as recipient continues to meet established criteria.

Integrated Project Solutions Scholarship
This $2,100 scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student with a grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must be an animation, broadcast design and motion graphics, interactive design and game development, sound design, or visual effects major. In addition, recipients will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

International University of Monaco Scholarship
The International University of Monaco is offering tuition waivers to SCAD alumni for its Master of Business Administration program or Master of Science in luxury goods and services program.

Jack Leigh Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of photographer Jack Leigh, longtime friend and mentor to SCAD students, this $900 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must be a photography major and demonstrate financial need. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter.

James W. Bostwick III Scholarship
This $900 scholarship, established in memory of graphic design professor Jim Bostwick, is awarded annually to an undergraduate student majoring in graphic design. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter.

Jason Andler Memorial Scholarship
This $600 scholarship, established in memory of computer art student Jason Andler, is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must have a record of community service and demonstrate financial need. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter.

Jennifer B. Reis Scholarship
This $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a full-time, graduate student seeking a degree in advertising design. Eligible applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.

Jim Alley Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of computer art professor Jim Alley, who taught at SCAD for 16 years, this $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must be a graphic design major who will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Josh Yu Chinese Painting Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who has completed PNTG 334 Chinese Painting. Students may be eligible for nomination by painting faculty each February.

Karin Shier Memorial Scholarship
In memory of fashion student Karin Shier, two $1,300 scholarships are awarded annually to exceptional undergraduate students pursuing degrees in fashion. The first scholarship is awarded to a freshman or sophomore majoring in fashion design who demonstrates financial need. The second scholarship is awarded to a senior also majoring in fashion design who demonstrates outstanding fashion skills and creativity, as well as a willingness to help other students.

Kiah Painting Scholarship

This $400 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in painting with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 who demonstrates financial need. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Knox Endowed Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time historic preservation undergraduate or graduate student who has a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Kole Family Endowed Scholarship
This $650 scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate minority student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Eligible applicants must have completed at least 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter and demonstrate financial need. Finalists of this scholarship will be requested to submit two letters of recommendation from current professors.

Larry W. Forrest Memorial Writing Competition
This $200 and $100 scholarship is awarded through the Art History Department to recognize students' original research and exceptional writing skills. Current students of any major are eligible and may submit research papers prepared during Summer 2008, Fall 2008, and Winter 2009.

Liberal Arts and General Education Departments Endowed Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, undergraduate student majoring in liberal arts/general education. Eligible applicants must have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75, demonstrate leadership ability, and have community service experience.

Linda Jane Messerschmid Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Linda Jane Messerschmid, a Maryland art teacher who assisted her students in obtaining admission and scholarships to SCAD, this $900 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 who demonstrates financial need. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Make a Difference Scholarship
Created by Susie Clinard, a 1983 historic preservation graduate and the 1994 Outstanding Alumna of the Savannah College of Art and Design, this $2,100 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in historic preservation who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Mason-Conners Endowed Scholarship
This $800 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in interior design who demonstrates financial need. Eligible applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and must have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Mauldin Scholarship
This $300 scholarship, established by Michael and Judy Mauldin, is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student, who is a minority student pursuing a degree in fashion, film and television, sound design, performing arts, production design or advertising design. Eligible applicants must be permanent resident of Georgia or North Carolina, maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0, and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criteria.

Metals and Jewelry Department Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is awarded annually to a junior majoring in Metals and Jewelry. The scholarship is awarded based on a portfolio competition conducted by the Metals and Jewelry department faculty.

Michael P. Archer Memorial Scholarship
This $800 scholarship was established in memory of SCAD painting student Michael P. Archer and is intended to provide assistance in purchasing art supplies. The recipient must be an employed full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. Eligible applicants must have completed a minimum of 25 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

The Mike Wieringo Scholarship
This $1,100 scholarship was established in memory of comic book artist Mike Wieringo. The recipient of this scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate student studying sequential art. All applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. Finalists will be expected to submit a portfolio. This scholarship is renewable up to three times as long as the recipient continues to meet established criteria.

Nancy N. Lewis Endowed Scholarship
Established in honor of Savannah portrait artist and patron of the arts Nancy N. Lewis, this $4,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a grade point average of at least 3.0 who demonstrates financial need. Recipient must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Notrica Family Endowed Scholarship
This $2,600 scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student with demonstrated financial need and a record of community service. In addition, eligible applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart Endowed Scholarship
This $300 scholarship is available to a full-time, international student with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Recipient must have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter and demonstrate leadership ability. This scholarship is renewable as long as recipient continues to meet established criteria.

Painting Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, graduate student, majoring in painting at the SCAD-Savannah campus. Eligible applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.

Parents Association Scholarship
This $6,200 scholarship is awarded annually to one full-time undergraduate or graduate student who has a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must be an exemplary representative of the college, demonstrate financial need and have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours as an undergraduate student and a minimum of 30 credit hours as a graduate student at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. Faculty may be asked for recommendations and top finalists will be interviewed.

The Parker's Companies Scholarship
This $900 scholarship is awarded annually to the architecture degree candidate who best combines scholastic achievement with a design philosophy that supports structural excellence and aesthetic cohesion within existing environments. Eligible applicants must have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

Photography Endowed Scholarship
This $1,600 scholarship is awarded to a full-time, international undergraduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must be pursuing a degree in photography and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must also have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter. This scholarship is renewable up to three years as long as the recipient continues to meet the established criteria.

Precision Computer Services Scholarship Fund
This $800 scholarship is awarded annually to one full-time graduate student. The recipient must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and exhibit community involvement.

Richard L. Allen Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This $2,900 scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher who demonstrates financial need. Priority will be given to students who have lost a parent or spouse through a tragedy.

Robert Andrew Devries Memorial Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a student who will have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. Priority will be given to a student with a neurological disability. The award is not renewable.

Robert Duffy and Marc Jacobs Scholarship for Fashion Design

This $4,000 scholarship is available to a full-time, fashion design student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need, exhibit leadership skills, and possess community service experience. Finalists must submit a portfolio for review. This scholarship is renewable as long as recipient continues to meet established criteria.

Sachiko Honda Silhouette Scholarship
This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a rising senior who is majoring in fashion. Applicants must provide a portfolio, resume, CAPP report and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75. The fashion department chair and two design faculty members will make recommendations.

Sean Moran Memorial Scholarship
In memory of illustration student Sean Moran, this $800 scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is employed, who demonstrates financial need, and who maintains a 3.0 grade point average in his or her major course of study.

Sequential Arts Department Endowed Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, undergraduate or graduate student majoring in sequential arts. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5, have completed 45 undergraduate and 15 graduate hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter, and demonstrate financial need.

Silver Scholarship
This $900 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. The scholarship award must be used to offset the cost of tuition, room and board or books and supplies. The recipient must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and show exceptional leadership and involvement at the college, with a record of community service.

Sirlin Family Scholarship
This $900 scholarship is available to a full-time, international student studying at SCAD-Savannah. Recipient must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher, demonstrate financial need and community service. Priority will be given to a student from Spain, Belgium or another European country. This scholarship is renewable as long as recipient continues to meet established criteria.

Stage Front Presentation Systems Endowed Scholarship
This $300 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a grade point average of at least 3.0 who demonstrates financial need. Recipients will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. The scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Stanton Performing Arts Scholarship
This $1,100 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in performing arts or production design. The recipient must demonstrate a strong work ethic, achieve superior class accomplishments, display a positive and scholarly attitude in all major coursework, serve as an active ensemble member and support the methodology and mission of the department.

Steven Myers Scholarship in Art History
This $1,300 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in art history with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter.

Student Media Endowed Scholarship
This $1,100 scholarship is available to a student in a leadership position in District, The Connector, SCAD Radio, or SCAD-Atlanta Radio. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need and have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter. Recipient will be determined by the Student Media Council.

Thomas McCabe Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Thomas McCabe, who served SCAD for a decade, this $1,300 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time graduate student majoring in painting. The recipient must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Additionally, qualified applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by spring quarter. Careful consideration is given to artistic ability; a portfolio review submitted by spring quarter is required.

Tomorrow's Writers Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in a professional writing major or creative writing minor.

Traci Haymans Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of professor and illustration department chair Traci Haymans, who taught at SCAD for 21 years, this $2,900 scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in illustration with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The student will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Wachovia Scholars
Two $1,800 scholarships are awarded based on academic standing and financial need to undergraduate and graduate students from the Wachovia service area: Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas and Washington, D.C. Eligible undergraduate applicants must have completed more than 90 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Wahrman Furniture Design Scholarship
This $1,100 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must be a furniture design major and demonstrate financial need. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Will Eisner Sequential Art Scholarship
This $2,000 scholarship is available to a full-time, Sequential Arts student that demonstrates financial need. Finalists must participate in a mandatory portfolio review.

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation Scholarship
This $6,700 scholarship is awarded annually to a minority, full-time undergraduate student with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. The recipient must have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of the spring quarter. Both domestic and international students may apply.

Please note that scholarship award amounts are subject to change. The award amounts listed are only a projection and may change prior to the date that funds are actually disbursed.  

SCAD Atlanta institutional scholarships

SCAD Atlanta scholarships may be awarded to current students based on artistic and/or academic achievement and financial need. Many of these scholarships originated at the Atlanta College of Art and were established in memory or honor of patrons of the arts in Atlanta.


Ben Shute Scholarship
Establish in memory of Ben Shute, co-founder of the Atlanta College of Art, this $6,000 scholarship is awarded to a student who has concluded his or her junior year with a total of 135 credit hours. The recipient will be selected on the basis of excellence in representational painting, drawing or graphic design.

Binders Art Supply Scholarship Fund
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time, SCAD-Atlanta student majoring within the School of Fine Arts. Eligible applicants must retain a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, demonstrate financial need, and demonstrate leadership ability. This scholarship is not renewable.

Communication Arts Endowed Scholarship
This $1200 scholarship is awarded annually to a SCAD-Atlanta student majoring within the School of Communication Arts, which includes advertising design, graphic design, illustration, and sequential arts. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time, have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of Spring quarter, and demonstrate financial need. Finalists will be required to submit a portfolio.

Daily Successes with ADHD Scholarship, sponsored by Shire, the makers of Vyvanse
Two one-time scholarships in the amount of $10,000 may be awarded to adult students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. To be eligible, an applicant must be enrolled in or applying to a graduate program at SCAD-Atlanta. The applicant must provide a letter from his or her physician verifying a diagnosis of ADHD, in addition to a 500-word essay describing how ADHD affects his or her daily life. The applicant must also provide approval, in writing, that he or she would be willing to participate in any media interviews, print or Internet usage that may arise from winning the scholarship, including openly acknowledging and discussing his or her experiences with ADHD.

Edward Ross Scholarship
Established in memory of Edward Ross, alumnus and professor of art at the Atlanta College of Art, this $200 scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student. The recipient must be majoring in a liberal arts program and demonstrate financial need.

Film and Digital Media Endowed Scholarship
This $1200 scholarship is awarded annually to a SCAD-Atlanta student majoring in Film and Digital Mediawhich includes animation, broadcast design and motion graphics, interactive design and game development, sound design, and visual effects. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time, have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of Spring quarter, and demonstrate financial need. Finalists will be required to submit a portfolio.

Fred Gregory Scholarship
Established in memory of Fred Gregory, associate professor of painting at the Atlanta College of Art, this $200 scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in painting, photography, sculpture or printmaking.

Gene Arthur Allcott Scholarship I

Established in memory of Atlanta College of Art alumnus Gene Arthur Allcott, this $4,200 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time senior majoring in painting with a grade point average of 3.0. The recipient must have completed 135 credit hours by the beginning of fall quarter.

Gene Arthur Allcott Scholarship II
Established in memory of Atlanta College of Art alumnus Gene Arthur Allcott, this $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time junior majoring in painting with a grade point average of 3.0. Eligible applicants must have completed 90 credit hours by the beginning of fall quarter.

Gene Arthur Allcott Scholarship III
Established in memory of Atlanta College of Art alumnus Gene Arthur Allcott, this $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time rising sophomore majoring in painting with a grade point average of 3.0. Eligible applicants must have completed 45 credit hours by the beginning of fall quarter.

Glenda Knight Keyes Prize for Outstanding Talent
Three $5,000 scholarships are awarded annually to an undergraduate, domestic, SCAD-Atlanta student majoring in painting. Eligible applicants must have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter,maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, be enrolled full-time, and demonstrate financial need. Finalists will be required to submit a portfolio for review.

Guthrie Foster Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Elizabeth Guthrie Foster, the first woman to head the Atlanta College of Art. This $600 scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who is majoring in a liberal arts program.

Helen Seydel Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Helen Seydel, a patron of the arts in Atlanta who was killed in the 1962 Air France crash at Orly. This $700 scholarship is awarded to a senior painting major. The recipient must have a grade point average of 2.7 and demonstrate financial need.

Holder Construction Scholarship

This $2,300 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time junior or senior with a grade point average of 3.0 and a demonstrated financial need.

James V. Carmichael Scholarship
Established in memory of James V. Carmichael, a prominent Atlanta business and civic leader, this $200 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student upon recommendation of SCAD-Atlanta faculty members.

Jasper Newton Dorsey Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Jasper Newton Dorsey, a valued member of the Atlanta business community, this $500 scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student. The recipient must have a grade point average of 2.7 and demonstrate financial need.

Joel C. Reeves Scholarship
Established in memory of Joel C. Reeves, Atlanta artist and past dean of the Atlanta College of Art, this $2,800 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student. Recipient must have a grade point average of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.

Laura Whitner Dorsey Scholarship
Established in memory of board member and lifelong supporter of the Atlanta College of Art Laura Whitner Dorsey, this $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student with a grade point average of 3.0 and a demonstrated financial need.

Liberal Arts Endowed Scholarship

This $1200 scholarship is awarded annually to a SCAD-Atlanta student majoring within the School of Liberal Arts, which includes professional writing, arts administration and art history. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time, have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of Spring quarter, and demonstrate financial need. Finalists will be required to submit a portfolio

Phenomenal Focus: Award for Excellence in Photography Scholarship

Two $500 scholarships are awarded annually to two photography majors with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The recipients will be selected by SCAD-Atlanta photography faculty members.

School of Design Endowed Scholarship

This $1200 scholarship is awarded annually to a SCAD-Atlanta student majoring within the School of Design, which includes interior design and fashion. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time, have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of Spring quarter, and demonstrate financial need. Finalists will be required to submit a portfolio.

School of Fine Arts Endowed Scholarship
This $1200 scholarship is awarded annually to a SCAD-Atlanta student majoring within the School of Fine Arts, which includes painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Eligible applicants must be enrolled full-time, have completed 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of Spring quarter, and demonstrate financial need. Finalists will be required to submit a portfolio.

Sue Rokfalusi Fund
This scholarship was established by professor Mark Rokfalusi and his sister, Vivian Rokfalusi, in honor of their mother, Sue. This $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student studying advertising, graphic design or illustration enrolled at the SCAD-Atlanta campus. The winning student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and demonstrate leadership ability.

Vesta Johnson Scholarship

Established in memory of Vesta Johnson by her sister Mrs. Earl Croft, this $700 scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student based on the recommendation of SCAD-Atlanta faculty.

Please note that scholarship award amounts are subject to change. The award amounts listed are only a projection and may change prior to the date that funds are actually disbursed.  

Institutional off-campus programs scholarships

Travel scholarships in varying amounts are awarded to qualified students who have been accepted to participate in SCAD off-campus programs. Eligible students may apply at the office of off-campus programs in York Hall. For more information, call Blaine Hansen at 912.525.4770.

Ben C. Morris Memorial Scholarship
In memory of SCAD professor Ben C. Morris, who taught at the college for 13 years in five different departments, a scholarship equal to the tuition for one course is awarded in a competition for students attending any off-campus program.

European Travel Scholarship
This $2,500 scholarship is awarded in a competition for students attending off-campus programs in Europe.

Lacoste Campus Program Fee Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Lauren Amos, Atlanta College of Art Alumna. Two $5,000 scholarships are awarded to SCAD-Atlanta students who are rising seniors majoring in fashion or photography. The recipients must be full-time students, demonstrate financial need and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. A successful portfolio review is also required.

Neely Elizabeth Toohill Memorial Scholarship
This $2,500 scholarship is awarded in a competition for students attending any off-campus program.

Paris Market and Brocante Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship was established to nurture and support the artistic dreams of a candidate who wishes to study at SCAD Lacoste. Eligible applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.

Prix Heliographique

This $1,500 scholarship, established by SCAD professor Craig Stevens, is awarded once annually to a photography student participating in the off-campus program in France and/or Italy. Applicants must submit a portfolio to be juried by photography department faculty.

SCAD Lacoste Board of Trustees Travel Scholarship

A quarterly scholarship of $900 to pay travel expenses is awarded to a student attending SCAD Lacoste. Recipients must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 who demonstrate financial need. Eligible applicants will have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours at SCAD by the end of spring quarter.

Please note that scholarship award amounts are subject to change. The award amounts listed are only a projection and may change prior to the date that funds are actually disbursed.  

All-location and SCAD Savannah institutional scholarships

Note that recipients are not final until scholarship agreements are signed and acknowledgment letters received. The office of institutional advancement will contact you with more details.

Award Recipient
Advertising Design Department Endowed Scholarship
Jamie Feola
Alumni Endowed Scholarship Samuel Spratt
American Greetings Card Scholarship
Julia Ruzich
Animation Pegbar Endowed Scholarship Jonathan Graef
Anniversary Scholarship Matt Welker
Architectural History Department Endowed Scholarship Kristen Rourke
The Arnell Lewis Land Art Scholarship Jung Lee
BB&T Scholar Endowed Scholarship
Dorothy Williams
Ben Tucker Endowed Scholarship Justen Tyler
Betty Anderson Endowed Scholarship
Nicholas DeBruyne
Betty Cummings Scholarship
Corey Green
Board of Visitors Scholarship
Emily McLaughlin
Alana Sola Algarin
Board of Visitors Scholarship II Saray Gill
Bug Away Specialists Inc. Scholarship Fund
Virginia Siegel
Buxton Family Endowed Scholarship Diana Smith
The Carson Company Endowed Scholarship
Joseph Magnello
Charlie and Marie Pepe Scholarship Shaun Burdick
Chih-Chun Chang Memorial Scholarship Ying Li
Corbin Lee Flowers Scholarship
Jordan Tiedemann
Craig Harding Memorial Scholarship Elizabeth Maycox
Dan Fantauzzi Memorial Scholarship Leonard Unbehagen
Dennis Bowman Scholarship Michael Pearce
Digital Media Endowed Scholarship Zachary Goodson
Earle W. Newton Hogarth Scholarship Anna Clifton
Eric Shea VanScoten Memorial Endowed Scholarship Nicholas Remis
Fibers Department Endowed Scholarship Iona Gonsalves
Film and Television Department Endowed Scholarship Tobias Beidermuhle
Florence R. Inman Endowed Scholarship Krishna Iyer
Foundation Studies Scholarship Hea Jung Kim
The Friedman Family Endowed Scholarship
Aaron Heth
Gelman Trust Scholarship Yi-Hsin Tzeng
Graduate Studies Department Endowed Scholarship Staci Stone
Gregory Hines Performing Arts Scholarship Daniel Molina
Hank Stembridge Scholarship Candice Riley
Hill-Fulp Scholarship Fund
Thomas Rosha
Hugo Boss Fashions Inc. Endowed Scholarship Kelvin Parker
Hunter Maclean Endowed Scholarship Jonathan Leo
Industrial Design Department Endowed Scholarship Francis Fave
Integrated Project Solutions Scholarship Kyle Nikolich
Jack Leigh Memorial Scholarship Alicia Collins
James W. Bostwick III Scholarship
Mark Johnson
Jason Andler Memorial Scholarship Bradley Whitford
Jennifer B. Reis Scholarship Nicole Albertie
Jim Alley Memorial Scholarship Ginger Elrod
Josh Yu Chinese Painting Scholarship
Lauren A. Hill
Karin Shier Memorial Scholarship Eduardo Calvo Mendoza
Raven Williams
Kiah Painting Scholarship Sofya Radelet
Knox Endowed Scholarship
Mark Carstens
Kole Family Endowed Scholarship Thu Do
Larry W. Forrest Memorial Writing Competition Scholarship Alvaro Luis Lima
Jill Howell
Eleanor Grix
Melissa Marinaro
Laura Whitner Dorsey Scholarship Katherine Eichorn
Liberal Arts and General Education Departments Endowed Scholarship Katelan Cunningham
Linda Jane Messerschmid Endowed Scholarship Kendall Barry
Make A Difference Scholarship Rebecca Brown
Mason-Connors Endowed Scholarship
Jina Lee
Mauldin Scholarship Yunah Ko
Michael P. Archer Memorial Scholarship
Ketsy Mineses
The Mike Wieringo Scholarship Katelyn Rochelle
Nancy N. Lewis Endowed Scholarship Dana Pulver
Notrica Family Endowed Scholarship Sarah Stamper
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak, & Stewart Endowed Scholarship Rosa Ramos
Painting Memorial Endowed Scholarship Kimberly Salinas
Parents Association Scholarship Alexis Best
The Parker Companies Endowed Scholarship
Katie Godkin
Photography Endowed Scholarship Myra Iqbal
Precision Computer Services Scholarship Fund
Janelle Lopez
Richard L. Allen Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship Nayantara Khanna
Robert Andrew Devries Memorial Scholarship Joanna Harrop
Robert Duffy and Marc Jacobs Scholarship for Fashion Design Kali Luna Lague
Sean Moran Memorial Scholarship Daniel Smith
Sequential Art Department Endowed Scholarship Wesley Gallery
Silver Scholarship Gabriela Esteves
Sirlin Family Scholarship Laura San Roman
Stage Front Presentation Systems Endowed Scholarship
Chelsea Spratling
Stanton Performing Arts Scholarship
Jacob Mundell
Steven Myers Scholarship in Art History Shaun Ridgway
Student Media Endowed Scholarship Rachel Chaikof
Thomas McCabe Memorial Scholarship Lily Kuonen
Tomorrow's Writers Scholarship Dominic Viti
Traci Haymans Memorial Scholarship
Sarah Burgess
Wachovia Scholars Brandon Berger
Sean Maycock
Wahrman Furniture Design Scholarship Nicole Runde
Will Eisner Sequential Art Scholarship Dan Glasl
The William Randolph Hearst Foundation Scholarship Tran Nguyen


SCAD Atlanta institutional scholarships

 
Award Recipient
Ben Shute Scholarship John Nguyen
Binders Art Supply Scholarship Fund Michelle Cornelison
Communication Arts Endowed Scholarship LaNeet Thrower
Daily Successes with ADHD Scholarship
sponsored by Shira, the makers of Vyvanse
TBD
Film and Digital Media Endowed Scholarship Daniel Murdoch
Fred Gregory Scholarship Amelia Awtrey
Gene Arthur Allcott Scholarship I Andrea Gill
Gene Arthur Allcott Scholarship II Ruby Franklin
Gene Arthur Allcott Scholarship III Aminyah Hannah
Glenda Knight Keyes Prize for Outstanding Talent Samantha Meeker
Sarah Perez
Miranda Williamson
Holder Construction Scholarship Keachie Greedidge
James V. Carmichael Scholarship Keyur Patel
Jasper Newton Dorsey Memorial Scholarship Vanessa Alleyne
Joel C. Reeves Scholarship Joshua Epperson
Laura Whitner Dorsey Scholarship Katherine Eichorn
School of Design Endowed Scholarship Jillian Paul
School of Fine Arts Endowed Scholarship Anai Olivares
Sue Rokfalusi Fund Nikhil Phadke
Vesta Johnson Scholarship Jessica Zeigler
 


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