Students Give Thanks for Scholarships and Financial Aid

Since its founding, Bard Graduate Center has offered scholarships and fellowship packages to its students. Thanks to the generous support from a dedicated community of individuals, foundations, and corporations, Bard Graduate Center was able to support 31 master’s students and 25 PhD students with more than $1.6 million in tuition assistance and stipends. The true value of these scholarships is reflected in the words of the students themselves:

“With the abundant class choices provided at BGC, I am building my knowledge of decorative arts and am refining my ideas for studying lacquerware and other painted surfaces as a medium to connect the trade and cultural exchange among East Asia, Europe, America, and the Islamic world. I hope that one day I will be in a position to pay it forward and provide the same support and encouragement to others.”

Luli Zou (MA ’24)

“My time [at BGC has been] so full and enriching . . . I truly believe the experiences and skills I am gaining will prepare me for a career in museums or academia, and I intend to continue my studies with a PhD after graduation.”

Angela Crenshaw (MA ’24)