Scholarships
Bachelors of Fine Art
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 one student based on exceptional creative promise, academic strength and financial need. The $10,000 scholarship is 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 1 are automatically 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 40 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 Financial Aid office and 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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Downloads
• Guide to Federal Student Aid 09/10
• Dependent Verification Worksheet
Award Letter Comparison
Analyze the financial aspects of the award letter, computing net and out-of-pocket costs.
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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