A+D Scholarships

Department of Art and Design

Department of Art and Design
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A+D Scholarships

The Department of Art and Design awards merit scholarships and study abroad/travel vouchers to select incoming freshmen who declare a major in art, graphic design, interior architecture and design, art education, or art therapy. To apply, students must be admitted to ACU and submit a portfolio for review.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS: 

  • We recommend including 10-15 original works of art 
  • Make sure that the photographs of your pieces are of high quality and provide a faithful representation of the artworks.
  • We welcome drawing, painting, 2D + 3D design, sculpture, ceramics, interior design and architecture renderings, digital and graphic design and photography
  • Include a cover page with your name and intended major
  • Along with each photo of your work, include a title, the medium and size of the original piece
  • Google Slides and PowerPoint are excellent software choices for creating your digital portfolio. Save as a  PDF to upload. 
  • Optional: If you would like to add an artist statement, art accolades or awards, related classes you have taken in high school or anything about yourself, we would love to get to know you. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

  • Portfolios must be submitted by March 1st for incoming students. 
  • All applicants will be notified via email within a few weeks.
  •  $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the top eight portfolios, but waitlisted applicants might receive a scholarship later in the semester. 

Apply for the Art & Design Scholarship here.

Note: Portfolios are not a requirement for acceptance to the department.

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 

The department reserves a portion of our scholarships for enrolled students so you have additional opportunities to earn scholarships each year as an art major. 

  • Annual Spring Art Competition (merit based scholarships)
  • Study Abroad scholarships (for students needing financial assistance)

Student Spotlight

 

Dakota Jubb
Graphic Design Major
Received 2024  A+D First Year Portfolio Scholarship

“My first year at ACU has been a lifelong dream come true; an answered prayer. In grade school and high school, I dreamed of attending a university where I was free to create with like minded peers and professors. I prayed for it. Abilene Christian has been exactly that for me; a free space that broods inspiration and creativity. I have learned more than I thought possible for one school year and have refined my various skills with the help and encouragement of the knowledgeable professors at the ACU Art Department. I have felt myself stretch and expand academically, socially, and most importantly artistically here at ACU. My first year has been a monumental success, and I look forward to growing more in the following years.”