Similar to grants, scholarships are free money that does not need to be repaid.
Otis College Scholarships
Otis scholarships are awarded to students beginning with their incoming term and are based on both academic and artistic merit as demonstrated in your admissions application. Scholarships start at $7,000 per year and go up to 50% of tuition costs. Students who have the highest academic and artistic merit are awarded the Otis Presidential Scholarship. Students will be notified of their Otis Scholarship in their acceptance letter, as well as their Financial Aid Offer letter, and must accept their award on the Otis Financial Aid Dashboard.
The scholarships are tuition specific, non-refundable and renewable each year. The number of semesters depends on the student's academic level/number of transferred units determined during the admission process. Students must keep above a 2.0 Cumulative GPA and remain enrolled full-time (12 units for BFA and 8 units for MFA) each semester.
Otis Continuing Student Scholarships and Named Scholarships
Named Scholarships are funded thanks to the generosity of donors like Nike, Guess, Z Supply, the Ahmanson Foundation and many other individuals and organizations who believe in the value of an Otis College education. Thanks to their commitment to assist our students, many continuing students benefit from additional scholarship funding. This program is currently available for continuing students to apply for in the spring term. Preference is given to students with a 3.0 or higher GPA who demonstrate financial need. Some scholarships have specific requirements like enrollment in a certain major, minor or veteran status. Contact the One Stop with any questions about the continuing student application process at onestop@otis.edu.
Charles White Scholarship
Support the legacy of renowned American artist and teacher, Charles White with a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to Otis College of Art and Design. The Charles White Art and Design Scholarship invites a new generation of young artists and designers to explore their passion
and discover their creative futures. The scholarship not only expands access to a
world-class art and design education, but it also encourages a new generation of young
creatives to make an impact. This year, the scholarship will be awarded to two recipients
including:
- One incoming first-year or transfer student from the state of California.
- One incoming first-year or transfer student from anywhere in the U.S.
The first step for your student to be considered for The Charles White Scholarship is to submit their application no later than February 15. Get more information about this life-changing opportunity including how to apply and eligibility requirements by visiting our website.
Outside Scholarships
Students can search for outside scholarships to apply for through various search engines. In addition, students are encouraged to speak with guidance counselors, local groups and organizations they may already be affiliated with and parents' employers to see if scholarship funding may be available to them. Students should evaluate applications critically and always be mindful of possible scams. Students should never pay to apply for a scholarship.