Scholarships
Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants for Entering Graduate Students
Through the office of admission, SCAD administers a number of scholarships, fellowships and grants for entering graduate students. Recipients are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders at SCAD, excelling academically and representing SCAD well within the community. These awards are available to both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens and are offered to entering students prior to first-quarter attendance.
Entering students may be offered an award from SCAD based on artistic and/or academic achievement with consideration given to financial need as indicated by completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. Award recipients may accept additional scholarships from other sources, as well as additional forms of financial aid if qualified.
Awards are offered to degree-seeking students, are applied quarterly, and may be renewed annually until completion of a graduate degree at SCAD, as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25.
An annual award is intended to be disbursed over 45 hours of credit earned in three quarters at SCAD. Graduate award recipients are not required to reside in SCAD housing.
Entering students may be offered an award from SCAD based on artistic and/or academic achievement with consideration given to financial need as indicated by completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. Award recipients may accept additional scholarships from other sources, as well as additional forms of financial aid if qualified.
Awards are offered to degree-seeking students, are applied quarterly, and may be renewed annually until completion of a graduate degree at SCAD, as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25.
An annual award is intended to be disbursed over 45 hours of credit earned in three quarters at SCAD. Graduate award recipients are not required to reside in SCAD housing.
A limited number of academic honors scholarships may be awarded to accepted graduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement through Graduate Record Examination scores of at least 600 (for tests taken before Aug. 1, 2011) or at least 160 (for tests taken after Aug. 1, 2011) on the verbal section; at least 740 (for tests taken before Aug. 1, 2011) or at least 158 (for tests taken after Aug. 1, 2011) on the quantitative section; and a score of 5 or higher on the analytical writing section; or 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, upon receipt of official scores and transcripts.
A limited number of Artistic Honors Scholarships may be awarded to accepted graduate students who meet or exceed normal SCAD admission standards and who demonstrate artistic achievement through portfolio, audition or writing submission.
A limited number of Combined Honors Scholarships may be awarded to accepted graduate students who demonstrate both academic and artistic achievement through a presentation of outstanding portfolio, audition or writing submission and above average grades and test scores.
SCAD Honors
A limited number of SCAD Honors scholarships may be awarded to accepted graduate students who demonstrate outstanding artistic and/or academic achievement through outstanding portfolio, audition or writing submission; Graduate Record Examination scores of 600 or above on the verbal section, 740 or above on the quantitative section, and 5 or higher on the analytical writing section; a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale; or presentation of outstanding portfolio, audition or writing submission and above average grades and test scores.
SCAD Honors
A limited number of SCAD Honors scholarships may be awarded to accepted graduate students who demonstrate outstanding artistic and/or academic achievement through outstanding portfolio, audition or writing submission; Graduate Record Examination scores of 600 or above on the verbal section, 740 or above on the quantitative section, and 5 or higher on the analytical writing section; a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale; or presentation of outstanding portfolio, audition or writing submission and above average grades and test scores.
Dean's Fellowships may be awarded to applicants in any SCAD graduate program or geographic location who have been determined, through the admission process, to be exceptionally strong candidates for advanced study and scholarship. The number of fellowships awarded on an annual basis may vary according to the number of applicants and their qualifications. Students awarded a Dean's Fellowship are expected to be strong leaders in their respective schools and departments, and are assigned specific duties relative to the needs of the department and the qualifications of the students.
To be considered for a Dean's Fellowship, applicants must present a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.3 (on a four-point scale), and must submit superior quality portfolio and statement of purpose. Qualified semi-finalists are invited to participate in an interview to determine final selection.
To be considered for a Dean's Fellowship, applicants must present a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.3 (on a four-point scale), and must submit superior quality portfolio and statement of purpose. Qualified semi-finalists are invited to participate in an interview to determine final selection.
Student Opportunity Scholarship
A limited number of scholarships is awarded to accepted undergraduate or graduate students who meet or exceed the normal SCAD admission standards and who demonstrate financial need. These scholarships may be awarded in addition to any other scholarship awarded by SCAD, as long as the total SCAD award does not exceed the cost of tuition. Funding is limited. Eligibility criteria are available by contacting the admission department.
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