The Mary Elena Goodan Endowed Scholarship was established by Mary “Polly” Elena Goodan in 2005 shortly before she passed away at the age of 83. The scholarship supports talented students with financial need in the Spatial Experience Design (Environmental Design)...

The McPhee Endowed Scholarship was established by illustration alumnus Mark Mcphee in 1999 to support undergraduate Illustration students with financial need and exceptional merit in their field.

The Meaningful Works Annual Scholarships for Graphic Design and Interaction Design were established in 2005 by Media Design Practices alumnus and founding partner of Meaningful Works, Eric Boisvert (MFA 04), to provide support to students who demonstrate exceptional...

The Michael Bates and Jules Bates Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of alumnus Jules Bates (BFA 78) and his father Michael Bates by members of the Bates family. The scholarship provides significant financial assistance to undergraduate...

The Michael K. Shinoda Endowed Scholarship was established in 2004 by alumnus Mike Shinoda (ILL 08) to support entering students with financial need in the Graphic Design and Illustration departments. While in college at ArtCenter, Mike started the band Linkin Park....

The Mini Lai Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Mini Lai by helping talented illustration students with financial need achieve their dreams. Mini was a proud alumna of ArtCenter, majoring in illustration. This fund is made possible by generous donations from her...

Originally established in 1998, the NIKE, Inc. Endowed Scholarship is awarded to exceptional product design students who have a focus on soft goods and wearables.

The Nissan Diversity Scholarship was established to support diversity in automotive design by providing financial assistance to talented undergraduate Transportation Design students with financial need and from backgrounds currently under-represented in the...

The Norman Schureman Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 to honor and remember Norm Schureman, an ArtCenter alumnus and beloved Product Design faculty member. This scholarship supports continuing undergraduate students in the Product Design program...

The Otis and Bettina Chandler Presidential Endowed Scholarship for Transportation Design was established by Mr. and Mrs. Chandler in 2003 to provide full tuition support to transportation design students demonstrating both exceptional merit and financial need. Here...

The Pasadena Art Alliance Annual Scholarship was established to provide support to undergraduate students in the Fine Art program who demonstrate exceptional talent and financial need. The Pasadena Art Alliance’s mission is to foster an appreciation for contemporary...

The Patricia Howell Endowed Scholarship was established in 2000 by the estate of Patricia Howell (ILLU 70) and her caring family to provide support to “qualified and needy” students in any program at ArtCenter, with the hope that this support will help to nurture...

The Pentagram/Studio Hinrichs Endowed Scholarship was established in 1997 by Linda (BFA 64 Advertising) and Kit Hinrichs (BFA 63 Advertising) to provide financial support to undergraduate Graphic Design students demonstrating both financial need and academic...

The Peter W. Mullin Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005 by ArtCenter Trustees Peter and Merle Mullin to support undergraduate Transportation Design students with demonstrated need and academic merit. Southern California philanthropists and classic car...

Alumni Scholarship The Phil Hays Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 by the estate of Phil Hays to award excellence in the College’s undergraduate Illustration program. Phil Hays was an award-winning illustrator and legendary Chairman of the...

The Phil Hettema Endowed Scholarship was created by ArtCenter alumnus Phil Hettema (BFA 81 Illustration) in 2011 to support students in the Environmental Design (now Spatial Experience Design) program who demonstrate financial need and merit. Storyboard: Phil...

The President Lorne M. Buchman Endowed Scholarship for Excellence was created in 2022 to honor the contributions made to ArtCenter by Dr. Lorne M. Buchman, who served as its president from 2009-2022. This scholarship rewards students whose work exemplifies excellence...

The Ray and Lynda Engle Endowed Scholarship was established by Ray and Lynda Engle in 2014 to provide support to Environmental Design (now Spatial Experience Design) students who demonstrate financial need. Ray Engle graduated with a BFA from ArtCenter in 1959 and an...

The Reeves and Sue Callaway Endowed Scholarship was established by Reeves Callaway and Sue Callaway in 2005 to provide essential financial support to Transportation design students with financial need and exceptional talent. Sue Callaway is an entrepreneur,...

The Robert Kinyon Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1981 in memory of one of the most respected members of the San Diego art community. It supports late-term Illustration and Graphic Design students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional talent...

The Ron Galella Endowed Scholarship was created by alumnus Ron Galella (BFA 57 Photography) to support advanced students in the Photography and Imaging Program who demonstrate both financial need and merit. In a recent ArtCenter Storyboard article...

The Sam & Emily Mann Annual Scholarship was established by Sam and Emily Mann in 2014 to provide scholarship assistance to students of substantial promise but inadequate funds in the departments of Product Design/Industrial Design, Transportation Design,...

The Samuel W. Collins Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2012 by John and Lorna Seals, and William Collins (BS 64 Merchandising Design) in honor of the latter’s late brother, Samuel. This scholarship supports students in the Environmental Design (now...

The San Marino League Annual Fine Art Scholarship was established to provide support to ArtCenter students studying in the undergraduate Fine Art program. The San Marino League is a nonprofit organization of women committed to philanthropic work in the community as...

The Siras Greiner Memorial Endowed Scholarship was originally established in 1997 to celebrate the life of Siras Greiner. This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate Graphic Design or Creative Direction students with financial need whose work exemplifies Siras’...

The Stephen Small Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1997 in loving memory of Stephen Small and to support transportation design students demonstrating both financial need and merit. Stephen Small was an ArtCenter alumnus (BS 89 Transportation) who died...

The Sue Bennett Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 by the family of Sue Bennett, a well-known Flagstaff photographer, in her loving memory. This scholarship provides support to those with financial need and exceptional merit in the undergraduate...

The Ahmanson Foundation Collegiate Scholarship was established in 1992 to provide financial support to any LA County student from any discipline at ArtCenter who demonstrates financial need. The Ahmanson Foundation is an important and long-standing donor to...

The Ahmanson Veteran’s Scholarship Initiative was established in 2013 for the recruitment, education and retention of student veterans eligible for the post 9-11 GI Bill. The Ahmanson Foundation serves Los Angeles County by funding cultural projects in the arts and...

The Donald Short Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 1995 in memory of ArtCenter alumnus Donald Short (BS 41 Product) with funds received from the Donald and Jeanne Short Trust. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to outstanding...