Art and Design Scholarships
We are committed to helping you invest in your future. That’s why we offer a variety of scholarship awards at both the university and department levels. This includes four scholarships that are available to incoming freshmen and transfer students! Please see eligibility requirements below:
Updated full eligibility requirements are listed on the current year application.
All incoming freshman or transfer students intending to major in Art are eligible.
Katherine Ardis Ux Art Scholarship for Graduate Studies
To provide support to Senior Art and Design major or alumni who intend to conduct research or further study in the field of art or design in a Masters program or another type of structured Post-Baccalaureate program.
Eligibility:
Senior standing at CMU for the academic year
Signed Art majorStephen L. Barstow Memorial Art Prize
Awarded based on financial need with an emphasis on promoting Native Americans into the Arts.
Eligibility:
Meet Office of Financial Aid requirements for financial aid.
Signed Art major (except incoming Freshman or Transfer students).
Minimum GPA in Art of 2.5 for freshmen, 3.0 for all other students.
Previous recipients may reapply.Stephen L. Barstow Native American Prize
Stephen L. Barstow Native American Prize
Preference is given to Native Americans, although all art majors may apply.
Eligibility:
A tribal ID from a State or Federally recognized Native American tribe (if applicable).
Signed Art major
Signed Art major (except incoming Freshman or Transfer students)
Minimum GPA in Art of 2.5 for freshmen, 3.0 for all other levels.
Previous recipients may reapply.David R. Fisher Memorial Award
Eligibility:
Junior or Senior Standing at CMU for the academic year
Meet Office of Financial Aid requirements for financial aid.
Signed Art major
Minimum GPA in Art of 3.0.
Must be a full-time student.
Interest
in photography.
Previous recipients may reapply.
Frances E. Fitch Art Scholarship
Eligibility:
Junior or Senior standing at CMU for the academic year
Minimum GPA in Art of 3.5
Previous recipients are not eligible to reapply for this scholarshipEvelyn Frye-Smith Scholarship
Eligibility:
Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior standing at CMU for the academic yearU
Signed Art major
Minimum GPA in Art of 3.5
Previous recipients may reapplyEvelyn Frye-Smith Summer Workshop Award
1-week summer workshop (including room & board) at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN
Eligibility:
Junior or Senior standing at CMU.
Signed Art major
Minimum GPA in Art of 3.0.
Must be a full-time studentJohn W. & Marilyn D. Richards Scholarship
Eligibility:
Junior or Senior Standing at CMU
Signed Art major (except incoming Transfer students)
Minimum GPA in Art of 3.0
Meet Office of Financial Aid requirements for financial aid
Must be a full-time student
Interest in sculpture or ceramicsWilliams & Koerner Scholarship
First preference given to students enrolled in the Multimedia Design minor. Second preference will be given to students enrolled in Graphic Design and/or Animation majors. All art majors may apply.
Eligibility:
Junior or Senior Standing at CMU for the academic year
Minimum GPA in Art of 3.0
Must be a full-time student.
Non-renewableArt and design study away scholarships
These scholarships are awarded in the Fall for the following Summer.
Lon Ferguson Memorial & Friends of Art & Design Travel Endowment for Study Away
Gilbert A. Maxwell Endowed Award in Art for International/National Study
Eligibility:
Signed Art major
Junior status (at the time of application)
Must be a full-time student for the entire academic year
Non-renewable
University-level scholarships
Financial aid opportunities are available at the University's Financial Aid Site. Learn more about CMU Tuition and Fees or find out your tuition by using the CMU Cost of Attendance Calculator.
Incoming freshmen who have applied to CMU are automatically considered for CMU's Merit Scholarships. Submit a complete application including all supporting materials by December 1 for priority consideration.
