Scholarships & Awards
OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!
The Art & Design Department manages the application and submission process exclusively online. Only applications and supporting materials submitted as a single PDF through our online platform will be considered. These scholarships and awards are open only to full-time Art & Design majors, reflecting our commitment to supporting students within the department.
To be eligible, all application materials must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. We encourage all eligible students to apply and wish you success in your pursuit of Art & Design Scholarships and Awards.
If you have any questions, please direct them to aglaia.mortcheva@csun.edu
Important Notes
This form does not auto-save and must be completed in one sitting.
If you submit the form more than once, only the most recent submission will be reviewed by the committee.
Scholarship Requirement:
- Submit 4–6 well-documented works that reflect your current academic focus. Works may include personal or course-based projects.
- For time-based media, include a link to the video (YouTube or Vimeo preferred).
- Animated or video works should be no longer than 3 minutes total, or three separate pieces of 1 minute or less each.
- Each artwork must clearly list the artist name, title, medium, and year.
- Digital works should be presented in professional manner to demonstrate real-world application.
- All materials—including images, text, and links—must be compiled into one single PDF document.
Quality and Presentation:
All submissions should demonstrate exceptional care and professionalism. Images must be high resolution and clearly showcase details of the work. For 3D pieces, lighting should emulate real-world conditions to highlight form, depth, and texture. Strong presentation is essential, as it allows the committee to fully evaluate the artistic and technical quality of your work.
Scholarships & Awards List
1st Award: $2,000.00
2nd Award: $1,000.00
Criteria: For students enrolled in the University’s Department of Art program who has demonstrated the development of sustainable business practices. The Award is intended to encourage artists, designers, and creators to follow their passion and desire to create art and to learn that the process of art-making has the power to create a sustainable business. Applicants must have started an art-related business or have continued to develop a sustainable business, primarily utilizing their personal artwork, art-making, and other creative endeavors. Students should complete an application, submit a faculty letter of support, and a 3-5 slide portfolio of their art business for consideration.
Scholarship: $500.00
Criteria: Must complete a minimum of 30 units by the end of Spring 2026. Outstanding service to the department, University, and/or community.
Scholarship: $500.00
Criteria: Must complete a minimum of 90 units by the end of Spring 2026. Outstanding service to the department, University, and/or community.
Scholarship: $500.00
Criteria: Graduate status, outstanding service to the department, University, and/or community.
Scholarship: $500.00
Criteria: Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and strong potential as a visual artist. Preference will be given to Communication (Graphic) Design students.
Scholarship: $500.00
Criteria: Must be a continuing student with a focus on animation or game design. Candidate must submit a portfolio website and a brief artist statement.
Multiple Scholarships Offered
Criteria: Must be a continuing full-time student.
Scholarship: $1,000.00
Criteria: The gift will provide one annual scholarship award for an Art student of any level or degree pursuit who demonstrate a commitment to and excellence in photographic portraiture. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
Scholarship: 1 @ $2,500.00
Criteria: Must be a continuing full-time student working in sculpture.
Scholarship: 1 @ $2,500.00
Criteria: Must be a continuing full-time student studying painting.
Scholarship: $2,000.00
Criteria: Must be a 3rd year continuing student. Must demonstrate promise in collage, an assemblage, or mixed media. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher in their major.
Scholarship: $1,000.00
Criteria: Must be a continuing full-time graduate or undergraduate student. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and strong potential as a visual artist. Preference will be given to Photography students.
Scholarship: 1 @ $1,500.00
Criteria: Continuing undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in the Department of Art and Design with a 3.0 GPA and financial need. Preference for studio art students studying Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, or Photography.
Scholarships: 4 @ $1,250.00
Criteria: Minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average. Demonstrated Financial Need. Continuing students who embrace and are pursuing Digital Photography as their focus. Preference for students committed and engaged in the Department of Art through work in Photo or Print lab; active membership in the Photo/Video Club; being active in community building (seeking outside exhibitions for students, opportunities to work with disadvantaged children, or middle or high school students by encouraging photography, holding workshops, among others). Preference for students indicating a keen interest in pursuing a photographic career whether it be as an aspiration for a professional career in the field as a fine or commercial artist or in pursuing an MA or MFA in photography.
Scholarship: $1,000.00
Criteria: Must be a continuing full-time graduate or undergraduate student. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Scholarship: 2 @ $1,000.00
Criteria: Must be a continuing full-time student. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA—an upper-division student pursuing a BA in Art with a focus on painting.
Scholarship: 3 @ $1,000.00
Criteria: Must be a continuing full-time student. Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and outstanding work in ceramics or 3D media.
Scholarship: 1 @ $1,000.00
Criteria: Students enrolled in the CSUN Department of Art & Design with their area of concentration being Ceramics. Financial need may also be considered. Preference will be given to graduate-level students.
Scholarship: 1 @ $1,000.00
Criteria: Must be a full-time student (undergrad or grad). Must be enrolled in a Visual Arts program. Must demonstrate artistic merit in the medium of ceramics. Must have financial need. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Funds will be applied for tuition and books. The Art Department Scholarship Committee will select the recipient with input from the Ceramics program head.
Scholarship: 8 @ $1,500.00
Criteria: Must be a continuing student or incoming graduate student.