This scholarship information page is designed to give Art students an idea of the scholarships available to them throughout the year and the best techniques on how to apply for them. Remember that the presentation of your scholarship application and its contents gives reviewers an immediate impression of you and your work. Be sure that your statements are clear, well written and do not contain grammatical errors or spelling mistakes. Ask someone to read and edit your statement before you turn it in. If slides are requested, clearly label them with medium, materials used, dimensions and the name of the piece. Be sure to write your name on the slides too. Never hesitate to ask advice from a faculty member. Good luck!
SDSU School of Art, Design and Art History Annual Scholarships
Art Council Art History Student Award
(Open to undergraduate and graduate Art History majors.)
Patricia Clapp Memorial Scholarship
(Open to all advanced undergraduate and graduate studio arts majors.)
Darryl Groover Painting Scholarship
(Open to all undergraduate and graduate Painting majors.)
Isabel Kraft Memorial Sculpture Scholarship
(Open to advanced undergraduate and graduate Sculpture majors.)
Paul Lingren Memorial Scholarship
(Open to all undergraduate Art majors in any studio area.)
John Rogers Sculpture Scholarship
(Open to all Sculpture majors.)
Robert D. Wallace History of Art Scholarship
(Open to Art History graduate students.)
Sarah Warren San Diego Creative Weavers' Guild Scholarship
(Open to all weaving students.)
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Summer Program
(Open to all Applied Design majors to attend one session at the summer program in Maine.)
SDSU Art Council Scholarships
(Open to Art majors who have completed a minimum of 30 units.)
Art Council Art History Student Award
The SDSU Art Council has served as the School of Art, Design and Art History's community support group since its inception in 1978. Each year the Art Council plays an active role in the School by providing scholarships for talented students in the Art program. They also provide sponsorship for an annual spring exhibition in the University Art Gallery and visiting artist lectures. The Art Council, composed of alumni and friends of the SDSU School of Art, Design and Art History holds a Mad Hatter’s Ball to raise funds to support these annual programs. The Art Council strives to bring challenging and provocative contemporary art and artists to the San Diego community and to enhance the educational process for current SDSU Art students. These scholarships are just one of the ways the SDSU Art Council shows its ongoing support for the School of Art, Design and Art History.
| Requirements: | See pdf file |
| Financial Award: | $500 |
| Available: | Fall |
| Awarded: | Fall |
Click here to see the application form.
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Patricia Clapp Memorial Scholarship
A talented ceramist, Patricia Clapp received her graduate degree in Ceramics from SDSU. She later developed multiple sclerosis and passed away from the disease in the late 1980's. Her husband, Dr. James Clapp, established an annual scholarship to be awarded in her honor.
| Requirements: | Declared Art major Must be enrolled in the Spring semester. |
| Financial Award: | $500 |
| Available: | Fall |
| Awarded: | Fall |
Margaret Barnes Gunthrop Dowd Memorial Scholarship
The objective of this scholarship is to assist students who exhibit true financial hardship in a well-written statement of need.
| Requirements: | Declared undergraduate and graduate Art majors Currently enrolled at San Diego State University Candidates must demonstrate financial need. |
| Financial Award: | $1000 |
| Available: | Fall and Spring |
| Awarded: | Fall and Spring |
Darryl Groover Painting Scholarship
Professor Darryl Groover was a member of the SDSU Painting faculty from 1967 to 1991. Upon his death from Lou Gehrig's disease in the summer of 1991, Darryl Groover's family, friends, colleagues and former students joined together to establish a scholarship in his memory.
| Requirements: | Declared Painting major Must be enrolled in the Fall semester. |
| Financial Award: | Varies |
| Available: | Spring |
| Awarded: | Fall |
Isabel Kraft Memorial Sculpture Scholarship
Ruth Katzen established an endowment in honor of her sister, Isabel Kraft, who was a sculptress. The scholarship is intended to assist sculpture students in the pursuit of their artistic endeavors through financial support.
| Requirements: | Declared undergraduate and graduate Sculpture majors. |
| Financial Award: | Varies |
| Available: | Fall |
| Awarded: | Fall |
Paul Lingren Memorial Scholarship
Paul A. Lingren taught for over three decades at SDSU, where he also served as Department Chairman. He was a professional printmaker whose prints are in private and public collections across the world. The Lingren family established this scholarship in 1989 to provide student artists at SDSU with funds for art materials and supplies.
| Requirements: | Full time undergraduates or graduates majoring in any studio discipline Students must be in good academic standing. |
| Financial Award: | Varies |
| Available: | Spring |
| Awarded: | Spring |
John Rogers Sculpture Scholarship
Having taught in the School of Art, Design and Art History for over 30 years, Professor Emeritus John Rogers endowed a scholarship to be awarded annually to a student in the Sculpture Program. The scholarship is intended to assist an outstanding sculpture student, and to continue the legacy of support Professor Rogers provided as one of the most dedicated faculty members in the School's history.
| Requirements: | Declared undergraduate or graduate Sculpture major. |
| Financial Award: | |
| Available: | Spring |
| Awarded: | Spring |
Robert D. Wallace History of Art Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Robert and Ginger Wallace for graduate students in Art History who have demonstrated academic ability and financial need.
| Requirements: | Graduate students in Art History (to the 1900's) Strong academic ability Demonstrated need (may replace financial aid loans or be renewed if recipient has made satisfactory progress on the same terms) |
| Financial Award: | Varies. |
| Available: | Fall |
| Awarded: | Fall |
Ellamarie Woolley Art Student Assistance Scholarship
The Ellamarie Woolley Art Students Assistance Fund was established in 1993 by the Estate of Jackson Woolley in memory of his wife. The Woolleys were San Diego artists who saw the need to provide annual scholarships to assist Art students in purchasing materials for their work. The gift from their estate has made this possible.
| Requirements: | Declared undergraduate Art majors in any studio or design emphasis Have completed at least 45 units towards their undergraduate degree. |
| Financial Award: | Varies. |
| Available: | Fall |
| Awarded: | Fall |
Sarah Warren San Diego Creative Weavers' Guild Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the San Diego Weavers' Guild with the hopes of supporting weaving enthusiasts. The scholarship recipient must participate in some community service for the Guild. The recipient will also receive a guest membership to the Guild, which includes use of the Guild library.
| Requirements: | Undergraduate or graduate weaving students endorsed by weaving faculty. |
| Financial Award: | Varies. |
| Available: | Spring |
| Awarded: | Spring |
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Summer Program
The Haystack Scholarship provides funding for a two-week workshop in Deer Isle, Maine. The recipient must fulfill a work study obligation while attending the workshop.
| Requirements: | Applied Design undergraduate or graduate students $25 non-refundable application fee. |
| Available: | Spring |
| Awarded: | Summer |
SDSU Art Council Scholarships
The SDSU Art Council has served as the School of Art, Design and Art History's community support group since 1978. Each year the Art Council plays an active role in the School by providing scholarships for talented students in the Art program.
| Requirements: | One undergraduate and one graduate declared Art major (any emphasis) Completion of 30 units of Art Must be enrolled in the Fall semester (Undergrads: 12 units; Grads: 6 units). |
| Financial Award: | $450 each |
| Available: | Spring |
| Awarded: | Fall |
University Scholarships
Each year the University offers scholarships to students with a record of strong academic achievement. Applications are available from the Art Office in late Fall, and are due to the Scholarship Office in early spring.
| Requirements: | Declared Art major (any emphasis) Strong academic performance Good statement of purpose. |
| Financial Award: | $700 |
| Available: | Fall and Spring |
| Awarded: | Fall |
Other Scholarships Available!
Periodically scholarships become available through various sources. Check the Art Office scholarship box (located in room A-505) for information on scholarships that become available throughout the school year.
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