Scholarships

Through the office of admission, SCAD administers a number of scholarships for entering students. Scholarship recipients are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders at SCAD, excelling academically and representing SCAD well within the community. Scholarships are available to both United States citizens and non-U.S. citizens and are awarded to entering students prior to first-quarter attendance. Undergraduate students who wish to be considered for achievement scholarships must provide additional materials as part of their application for admission.

Entering students may be offered a scholarship from SCAD based on demonstrated academic and other achievements. Financial need, as indicated by completion of the FAFSA or other documentation, is taken into consideration for need-based scholarships. A scholarship recipient may accept additional scholarships from other sources, as well as additional forms of financial aid if qualified. Most scholarships are awarded to degree-seeking students, are applied quarterly, and may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled and maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Students who plan to pursue a double major or multiple minors should meet with a staff adviser to determine if aid is sufficient.

An annual award is intended to be disbursed over 45 hours of credit earned in three quarters at SCAD. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship and may receive a combined total up to the cost of tuition.

SCAD scholarship offers for undergraduate students vary according to whether students reside in SCAD housing. A scholarship student who accepts an on-campus award as an entering student, but moves out of the SCAD residence hall at any time, is considered to be declining the on-campus award amount and accepting the off-campus award, thus reducing his or her award to only the off-campus award amount, which is 70% of the total scholarship award. Therefore, a balance due may be created. These students must then resolve any resulting charges incurred with the SCAD student accounts office.
 

A limited number of academic honors scholarships may be awarded to accepted students based on SAT scores evaluated on a scale of 1600 (ACT scores on a scale of 36) with consideration given to math and critical reading sections and/or grade point averages evaluated on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Academic honors scholarships range up to full tuition per year and may be awarded in addition to other awards, up to the cost of tuition.

International Baccalaureate Scholarship
International Baccalaureate diploma recipients who apply, are accepted and enroll at SCAD, having met or exceeded admission requirements, may be awarded an academic scholarship of at least US$3,000 and up to $15,000 on a score-based scale, per year of enrollment at SCAD, up to 225 attempted quarter hours, or until completion of a bachelor's degree. This award may not be granted in addition to other academic scholarships. Awards are granted based on the following scale.

IB Diploma Score		SCAD Scholarship Amount
27-29 30-32 33-35 36-38 39-40 41-44		$3,000 $5,000 $6,500 $8,000 $10,000 $15,000

May and Paul Poetter Scholarship
A limited number of May and Paul Poetter Scholarships may be offered to accepted students whose official standardized test scores and grade point averages are superior. Grade point averages are evaluated on a 4.0 scale and SAT scores are evaluated on a scale of 1600 (ACT scores on a scale of 36) with consideration given to math and critical reading sections. The scholarship covers full tuition. Room, board, books and supplies are not included, but may be paid through scholarships from other sources, loans or financial aid. The scholarship may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Pamela E. Poetter Memorial Scholarship
In honor of a beloved mentor and an influential leader at SCAD for 25 years, the Pamela E. Poetter Memorial Scholarship may be granted to a limited number of accepted students who demonstrate outstanding academic and artistic achievement. Minimum requirements include a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, SAT/ACT score of at least 1220/27, demonstration of outstanding leadership potential, and documentation of extracurricular activities, honors and awards. In addition, a portfolio, audition, riding or writing submission is required and must be judged to be of excellent quality by the Admission Review Committee. The award may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa members who apply, are accepted and enroll at SCAD, having met or exceeded admission requirements, are awarded an academic scholarship of at least US$5,000 per year of enrollment at SCAD, up to 225 attempted quarter hours, or until completion of a bachelor's degree. This scholarship may not be granted in addition to other academic scholarships.

SCAD Recognized Academic Achievements
SCAD recognizes a variety of national and statewide programs or competitions that identify exemplary undergraduate students. Students who apply, are accepted and enroll at SCAD, having met or exceeded admission requirements, and provide documentation of SCAD recognized academic achievements may be eligible to receive an academic scholarship of at least US$1,500. Accepted students may be eligible for a higher award based on SAT scores evaluated on a scale of 1600 (ACT scores on a scale of 36) with consideration given to math and critical reading sections and/or grade point averages evaluated on a 4.0 scale.

 

A limited number of achievement honors scholarships may be awarded to students accepted for admission who submit a list of achievements and/or a portfolio, audition, riding or writing submission judged to be of excellent quality by the Admission Review Committee. The scholarship may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Achievement honors scholarships may be awarded in addition to other awards, up to the cost of tuition.

Frances Larkin McCommon Scholarship
A limited number of Frances Larkin McCommon scholarships may be offered to accepted students who have a strong academic profile and whose portfolio, audition, riding or writing submission is judged to be superior by the Admission Review Committee. The scholarship covers full tuition. Room, board, books and supplies are not included, but may be paid through scholarships from other sources, loans or financial aid. The scholarship may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

 

SCAD Recognized Achievements
Students who apply, are accepted and enroll at SCAD, having met or exceeded admission requirements, and provide documentation of one of the SCAD recognized achievements may be eligible to receive a scholarship of at least US$1,500. Accepted students may be eligible for a higher award based on additional materials.

 

A limited number of scholarships may be offered to accepted students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academic and other endeavors. Criteria include documentation of above average grades, standardized test scores above the national average, or completion of an International Baccalaureate diploma, and submission of a list of achievements and/or a portfolio, audition, riding or writing submission. The scholarship may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Savannah Coca-Cola Bottling Company Scholarship
The Savannah Coca-Cola Bottling Company Scholarship may be awarded to one SCAD Savannah accepted student from Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, or South Carolina. This scholarship is awarded to applicants who meet or exceed normal admission standards, present a portfolio and demonstrate interest in advertising, animation, motion media design, film and television, graphic design, illustration or industrial design. The scholarship may be renewed annually for up to four years through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and demonstrates continued interest in the fields listed.

SCAD Distinguished Scholars
A limited number of SCAD Distinguished Scholar awards may be offered to accepted students who demonstrate exceptional academic and artistic achievement as well as leadership, extracurricular activities, honors and awards. Minimum requirements include a grade point average of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, SAT/ACT score of at least 1440/33, demonstration of outstanding leadership potential, and documentation of extracurricular activities, honors and awards. In addition, a portfolio, audition, riding or writing submission is required and must be judged to be of exceptional quality by the Admission Review Committee. The award may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Mayor's Next Step Scholarship
The Mayor's Next Step Scholarship may be awarded to a limited number of students accepted to SCAD Atlanta who are members or alumni of the Next Step Program in Atlanta. Applicants must be Georgia residents and must demonstrate outstanding academic and artistic achievement. Minimum requirements include a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, SAT/ACT score of at least 1220/27 or completion of an International Baccalaureate diploma program, demonstration of outstanding leadership potential and documentation of extracurricular activities, honors and awards. In addition, a portfolio, audition, riding or writing submission is required and must be judged to be of excellent quality by the Admission Review Committee. The scholarship may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa members who apply, are accepted and enroll at SCAD, having met or exceeded admission requirements, are awarded an academic scholarship of at least US$5,000 per year of enrollment at SCAD, up to 225 attempted quarter hours, or until completion of a bachelor's degree. This scholarship may not be granted in addition to other academic scholarships.

Transfer Scholars
The Transfer Scholars award may be offered to a limited number of accepted transfer students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and excellence in areas of art and design, riding or writing. Minimum requirements include 45 quarter hours or 27 semester hours of college-level coursework maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, demonstration of outstanding leadership potential and documentation of extracurricular activities, honors and awards. In addition, a portfolio, audition, riding or writing submission is required and must be judged to be of excellent quality by the Admission Review Committee. Students who have earned less than 45 quarter hours or 27 semester hours should refer to the ACA Scholars and SCAD Distinguished Scholars award descriptions. The Transfer Scholars award may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.  

Atlanta Board of Visitors Endowed Scholarship
The Atlanta Board of Visitors scholarship may be presented to one incoming, first-year SCAD Atlanta student from the metro Atlanta area who meets or exceeds normal SCAD admission standards. The applicant must demonstrate academic achievement, artistic excellence and financial need. The scholarship may be renewed annually for up to four years through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 180 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average and demonstrates continued financial need.

Community Foundation Scholarship
The Community Foundation Scholarship may be awarded to a limited number of accepted SCAD Atlanta students who meet or exceed normal SCAD admission standards and who demonstrate financial need through completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. The scholarship may be renewed annually for up to four years through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and demonstrates continued financial need.

Eckburg Scholarship
The Eckburg Scholarship is a need-based award that may be presented to a limited number of students graduating from Savannah Christian Preparatory School or to students graduating from other schools within a 200-mile radius of Savannah. This scholarship is awarded to U.S. citizens who meet or exceed normal SCAD admission standards, and who demonstrate financial need through completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. The Eckburg Scholarship may be renewed annually for up to four years through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and demonstrates continued financial need.

European Board of Visitors Scholarship
One scholarship may be awarded to a European student accepted to SCAD who demonstrates outstanding academic and artistic ability and financial need. The scholarship may be renewed annually for up to four years through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and demonstrates continued financial need.

Goizueta Scholarship
The Goizueta Scholarship is a need-based award that may be presented to one accepted Hispanic/Latino student at SCAD Atlanta and one accepted Hispanic/Latino student at SCAD Savannah whose family resides in the United States. Funding is provided by an endowment from The Goizueta Foundation. The applicant must meet or exceed normal SCAD admission standards. The scholarship may be renewed annually for up to four years through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Jane C. Thurber Scholarship
The Jane C. Thurber Scholarship may be presented to an incoming undergraduate student interested in painting or fashion who demonstrates outstanding academic and artistic achievement, and demonstrates financial need through completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. The scholarship may be renewed annually for up to four years through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average and demonstrates continued financial need.

Jordan Siegel Equestrian Scholarship
A scholarship may be awarded to an incoming first-year student eligible for walk-trot or walk-trot-canter divisions in Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition who meets eligibility requirements for the SCAD equestrian team. Eligible students must have graduated from high school with a grade point average of at least 3.0, must have athletics experience (any sport) and must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship may be renewed annually for up to four years (up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient maintains satisfactory academic performance and participates on the SCAD equestrian team.

SCAD Grant
SCAD grants may be awarded to accepted freshmen and transfer students who meet or exceed normal admission standards and who demonstrate financial need through completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. These grants may be renewed annually for up to four years through completion of a bachelor's degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD, maintains satisfactory academic progress and demonstrates financial aid.

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.