Fellowships for Entering Graduate Students

Scholarship recipients are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders at SCAD, excelling academically and representing the college well within the community. Scholarships are available to both United States citizens and international students and are awarded to entering students prior to first-quarter attendance. 

Academic Honors
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 600 or above on the verbal section, 740 or above on the quantitative section, and 5 or higher on the analytical writing section; or a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, upon receipt of official scores and transcripts.

Artistic Honors
A limited number of Artistic Honors Scholarships may be awarded to accepted graduate students who meet or exceed normal admission standards and who demonstrate artistic achievement through presentation of portfolio, audition or writing submission.

Graduate Scholars
A $15,000 per year scholarship may be awarded to a limited number of accepted graduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic and artistic achievement. Minimum requirements include 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; and/or a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, upon receipt of official scores and transcripts. The applicant also must demonstrate outstanding leadership potential and documentation of extracurricular activities, honors and awards. In addition, the student must present an outstanding portfolio, audition or writing submission.