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Working with students and their parents, PNCA helps finance college expenses through grants, employment, loans and scholarships

Pacific Northwest College of Art awards scholarships for entering Fall semester students who demonstrate potential to succeed in the BFA program. A PNCA jury will award scholarships to applicants who demonstrate outstanding creative abilities and scholarly achievement. Financial need is considered for some of the applicants.

The Dorothy Lemelson Scholarship is awarded to one student who shows exceptional promise as indicated by academic history, admissions essays and portfolio. Financial need is considered. Renewable up to four years, this scholarship is for the full cost of attendance as determined by PNCA’s Financial Aid office.

The Ed Cauduro Scholarship is awarded to two studentss during 08/09 and one student in each of the next two years. Each $10,000 scholarship is awarded based on exceptional creative promise, academic strength and financial need. Awards are reviewed for renewal each year.

PNCA’s Scholarships for New Students

All students applying to PNCA’s BFA program for the Fall semester prior to March 3rd are considered. The scholarships are available to both U.S. citizens and international students. Students who have previously attended PNCA as an admitted BFA student are not eligible for these scholarships.

PNCA Scholarships for Continuing Students

PNCA has 37 scholarships and prizes available to students who are currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the Pacific Northwest College of Art. Each scholarship has different application criteria and requirements; the Academic Department Chairs distribute information regarding these PNCA Scholarships each spring.

Other Scholarship Resources

  • Online Search Databases
  • Oregon Student Assisstance Commission Scholarships (scholarships for Oregon residents).
  • Local Public Libraries
  • PNCA’s Financial Aid Office — Additional scholarships are collected and cataloged as they become available from the community each year.
  • Please feel free to contact PNCA’s Financial Aid office at any time by phone, fax, email, or in person if you have any questions or need assistance.
    phone: 503.821.8972
    toll free: 1.888.390.7499
    fax: 503.821.8978

    Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am -5pm

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Financial Aid Links

National Student Loan Data System, www.nslds.ed.gov

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web, www.fafsa.ed.gov

Federal PIN system for an electonic signature, www.pin.ed.gov

Oregon Student Assistance Commission’s scholarship application getcollegefunds.org

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Cayley Baird

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