Frequently asked questions
Incoming undergraduate students, including international students, are automatically reviewed for academic scholarships after they have been accepted to SCAD. Academic scholarships are based upon a student’s GPA. Admitted students who have submitted a résumé/list of achievements and/or a portfolio are also reviewed for achievement scholarships. Students are highly encouraged to submit both. U.S. students who submit a FAFSA and complete the financial aid process with SCAD will be considered for need-based grants and scholarships.
Graduate students do not need to apply for new student scholarships from SCAD. Graduate students are automatically reviewed for meritbased scholarships at the time of admission.
Review SCAD scholarship opportunities for additional information. If you have questions about a specific scholarship listed, please contact your admission adviser. We also encourage all students to apply for scholarships from sources outside the university. There are many ways to find opportunities; SCAD also provides resources to help you in your search for outside scholarships.
