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entering freshman NEW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

FALL 2012 admissions scholarships MIAD recognizes artistic and academic achievement through a vibrant array of scholarships. Based on artistic and academic merit, MIAD scholarships embrace the creative energies of our prospective student body. Students accepted for admission will automatically be considered for MIAD scholarships. Admissions and scholarship decisions will be made on a rolling basis beginning December 1, 2011 for the incoming Fall 2012 class. Students may be eligible for additional forms of financial aid.

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Board of Trustees Scholarships
Board of Trustees Scholarships are MIAD's most esteemed awards, and are presented to students whose passion for the visual arts is paramount in all aspects of their lives. Scholarships are allocared over a four-year period and range from $72,000 to $80,000 ($18,000 to $20,000 per year).

Presidential Scholarships
Presidential Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate stellar artistic and academic performance. Scholarships are allocated over a four-year period worth $60,000 ($15,000 per year).

Dean Recognition Scholarships
Dean Recognition Scholarships are awarded to first-time freshman in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and visual arts talent. Scholarships are allocated over a four-year period worth $48,000 ($12,000 per year).

MIAD Admissions Scholarships
MIAD Admissions Scholarships are awarded to first-time freshman in recognition of artistic talent, creative potential and academic achievement. Scholarships are allocated over a four-year period worth $40,000 ($10,000 per year).

MIAD/MARWEN Scholarships
MIAD/MARWEN Scholarships are awarded to first-time freshman who participate in the MARWEN program and meet specific criteria. Scholarships are allocated over a four-year period worth $40,000 ($10,000 per year). For more information, please contact the MARWEN College & Career Program Manager.

Academic Achievement Scholarships
Students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in their high school or home school environment are eligible for Academic Achievement Scholarships. These students show a desire to expand their creativity through higher education in the visual arts. Scholarships are allocated over a four-year period and range from $40,000 to $48,000 ($10,000 to $12,000 per year).

Outside Scholarships: MIAD encourages students and families to be aware of scholarship and grant opportunities that are available from non-MIAD sources. Many scholarships that do not originate with MIAD are available to students who may qualify based on special skills, community activities, ethnic or racial heritage, or other criteria. Good sources of information about these scholarships are high school guidance offices, libraries, a parent's place of employment, churches and civic organizations.

SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS AND DATES
(download the Fall 2012 brochure here)

MIAD's streamlined scholarship and financial aid process is as simple as the following steps:

1) Complete your application to MIAD as soon as possible. Starting December 1, you will receive a scholarship decision within two weeks of acceptance, on a rolling basis.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Application, essay, $25 fee (waived for online applications)
  • high school and college transcripts
  • portfolio and interview
  • final portfolio submitted on CD/digitally (portfolios may be submitted using MIAD's free portfolio upload service at miad.edu/dropbox)

2) Beginning October 2011, MIAD offers a true cost calculator at miad.edu where students and their families can receive an estimate of their merit scholarship and financial aid for the 2012-13 academic year.

3) After January 1st, complete the FAFSA to receive / secure your financial aid and scholarship. MIAD students are required to complete this process to receive any financial aid.