Awards are offered to degree-seeking students, are applied quarterly, and may be renewed quarterly 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 and, if necessary, prorated based on enrollment. Graduate award recipients are not required to reside in SCAD housing.
Student Opportunity Scholarship A limited number of scholarships may be awarded to accepted undergraduate or graduate students who meet or exceed the normal SCAD admission standards and who demonstrate financial need through completion of the FAFSA or other documentation. These scholarships may be awarded in addition to any other scholarship awarded by SCAD, up to the cost of tuition. Funding is limited. Eligibility criteria are available by contacting the admission department.
SCAD Academic Honors and Achievement Honors A limited number of SCAD Academic Honors and SCAD Achievement 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 higher on the verbal section, 740 or higher on the quantitative section, and 5 or higher on the analytical writing section; a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale; or presentation of outstanding portfolio, audition or writing submission and above-average grades and test scores.
OTHER AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Dean’s Fellowship Dean’s fellowships may be awarded to applicants to any SCAD graduate program at any 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. Dean’s fellowship recipients are expected to be strong leaders in their academic schools and departments, and are assigned specific duties relative to their qualifications and the needs of the department. Eligibility requirements include an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, and submission of a portfolio and statement of purpose that are judged to be of exceptional quality by the Admission Review Committee. Qualified semifinalists may be invited to participate in an interview to determine final selection. To be considered for this award, students are encouraged to submit their application materials before Feb. 15 of the intended year of enrollment.
Educator Scholarship Educators who are employed full time or in an adjunct capacity at the first-grade through university level at a public or private institution recognized by the applicant’s state department of education at the time of application may be eligible to receive a half-tuition scholarship to attend SCAD at any location or via SCAD eLearning. To be eligible to receive this award, an educator must apply and be accepted to SCAD and must provide proof of employment in good standing from his or her school administrator or human resources department. These awards are available to qualified applicants to undergraduate or graduate degree programs at SCAD. Scholarship amount is based on enrollment in three classes (15 credit hours) each quarter. The amount is prorated for those who enroll in fewer courses. Horatio Alger Scholar Award A scholarship is awarded to each Horatio Alger Scholar who is accepted and enrolls at SCAD. Horatio Alger Scholars also may be eligible for other financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. The award is renewable for up to four years through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours), provided the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains a grade-point average of at least 3.0. International Baccalaureate Scholarship International Baccalaureate diploma recipients who apply, are accepted, and enroll at SCAD are awarded scholarships 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. The award scale is available online at scad.edu/ib. International Student Scholarship A limited number of scholarships may be awarded each year to degree-seeking international students who apply and are accepted to SCAD. To be considered for an international student scholarship, applicants should meet or exceed normal admission standards and must request scholarship consideration by submitting a 500-word essay explaining how an international education would influence their artwork, goals and experiences.
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Graduate Fellowship A limited number of graduate fellowships may be awarded to applicants to any SCAD graduate program at any 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. Graduate fellowship recipients are expected to be strong leaders in their respective academic schools and departments, and are assigned specific duties relative to the needs of the university. Eligibility requirements include an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, and submission of a portfolio and statement of purpose that are judged to be of exceptional quality by the Admission Review Committee. Qualified semifinalists may be invited to participate in an interview to determine final selection. To be considered for this award, students are encouraged to submit their application materials before Feb. 15 of the intended year of enrollment.
Athletic Award Athletic awards may be given to undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding athletic ability and individual merit. Criteria include high school academic record, standardized test scores, recommendations, achievements, leadership in extracurricular activities, and other documentation of ability to contribute to and benefit from the educational experience at SCAD.