These awards and scholarships have been established to support and recognize outstanding scholarship and creativity and to assist students majoring in the visual arts. Unless otherwise indicated, applications, deadlines, and other information concerning scholarships may be obtained from the art department office.
Amount: Depends on funding; several awards each year
Open to: Classified graduate students in the Art Department
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office
Further information: Art Department, Visual Arts 102, (714) 278-3471
Criteria include: Creative achievement as demonstrated in submitted slides of current graduate artwork and a proposal that states how the grant would advance their artwork.
Amount: $1,000, variable with funding
Open to: Continuing undergraduate art major in fine arts; traditional/descriptive art forms with preference for works reflecting realism.
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office
Further information: Art Department, Visual Arts 102, (714) 278-3471
Criteria include: Demonstrated financial need. Selection based on portfolio review. Please submit a minimum of six pieces (slides preferred).
Amount: 2 awards at $500 ($500 for a junior and $500 for a senior)
Open to: Junior and senior art majors
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office
Further information: Art Department, Visual Arts 102, (714) 278-3471
Criteria include: Junior or senior art major/ must have demonstrated art ability and an intention to pursue a career in art/ financial need and scholastic promise are considered.
Amount: Depends on funding; several awards each year
Open to: Full time undergraduate majors in: drawing/painting, illustration, photography, printmaking and sculpture
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office
Further information: Art Department, Visual Arts 102, (714) 278-3471
Criteria include: Creative achievement as demonstrated in submitted slides of current art work.
Amount: $2,000, variable with funding
Open to: Undergraduate or graduate art major
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office
Further information: Dean's Office, VA 199C
Criteria include: Full-time student (12 units), US citizen, preference is to new/incoming student, demonstrated talent/ portfolio review. Submit minimum of six slides of current work.
Amount: Depends on funding; several awards each year
Open to: Full-time undergraduate art majors in ceramics and glass crafts, entertainment arts and graphic design
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office
Further information: Art Department, VA 102, (714) 278-3471
Criteria include: Creative achievement as demonstrated in submitted slides of current art work.
Amount: Dependent upon funding; several awards each spring
Open to: All visual arts majors transferring from a Community College
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office
Further information: Art Department, VA 102, (714) 278-3471
Criteria include: Full-time status; submit letter of recommendation as to potential and ability to develop artistic talent and overall academic scholarship. Submit minimum of 6 slides of current work.
Amount: Dependent upon funding; several awards each spring
Open to: All visual arts majors entering as first-time freshmen
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office
Further information: Art Department, VA 102 (714) 278-3471
Criteria include: Full-time status; Submit letter of recommendation as to potential and ability to develop artistic talent and overall academic scholarship. Submit minimum of 6 slides of current work.
Amount: $5,000-$10,000/variable with funding
Open to: Full-time status; demonstrated talent (based on portfolio review) and financial need. Graduation from a local high school and completion of undergraduate work at Cal State Fullerton preferred, but not required. Submit one page statement of graduate and portfolio of recent work. Submit minimum of 6 slides of current work.
Amount: One at $100, plus a plaque
Open to: Junior and Senior Art, and Child and Adolescent Studies majors
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office, VA102, (714) 278-3471
Further information: Separate application available in EC-105
Criteria include: Active employment of drawing, painting and/or sculpture in fostering creativity and art appreciation among children, pre-school through High School in a public setting (e.g. churches, civic clubs, summer camps etc.) Selection is made by designated faculty in Art and CAS.
Amount: $5,000
Open to: Graduate art majors with a preference given to sculpture majors.
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office, VA102, (714) 278-3471
Further information: Dean's office, VA 199C, (714) 278 3255
Criteria include: Full-time status; demonstrated talent based on portfolio review. Financial need may be considered. Submit one page statement of artistic vision and portfolio containing a minimum of six slides of current work.
Amount: $500
Open to: New and continuing visual arts majors.
Application deadline: Contact Art Department Office, VA102, (714) 278-3471
Further information: Dean's office, VA 199C, (714) 278 3255
Criteria include: Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units; demonstrated talent based on portfolio review. Financial need may be considered. Submit one page statement of artistic vision and portfolio containing a minimum of six slides of current work.