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💰 Massachusetts College of Art and Design Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
12
In-State Awards
$800-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$800-$10,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
GPA 3.8+ / SAT 1200+
Official Scholarship Information
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✓ Automatic Scholarships (12)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

Creamer Foundation Scholarship
Award
$900/yr in-state
$900/yr out-of-state
The Creamer Foundation Scholarships... This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding graduate student who demonstrates financial need and is seeking an MFA degree. The scholarship is approximately $900 per year for a student in the MFA program.
Dean’s Scholarship
MassArt Dean’s Scholarships are merit-based awards for accepted first-time first-year and transfer applicants from New England. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
General institutional merit awards (various)
Award
$2,000-$10,000/yr in-state
$2,000-$10,000/yr out-of-state
All MassArt applicants are automatically considered for applicable merit scholarships. No additional application is required. Accepted applicants are reviewed beginning March 1, and recipients will be notified of their award by letter in the Admissions portal. You may receive your scholarship for up to eight terms unless you’re an Art Education major, in which case your scholarship may be applied to the required ninth term.
MassArt Scholarship for Graduate Study in Photography
Award
$4,000-$9,000/yr in-state
$4,000-$9,000/yr out-of-state
Scholarships from this fund will provide support for 2-4 students enrolled in the MFA: Photography program. The amount varies between $4,000- $9,000 per year, and is renewable for full-time second year students.
Pace Scholarship
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
The Pace Scholarship... is approximately $5,000 per year for a student in the MFA program.
Patricia A. Doran Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
The Patricia A. Doran Scholarship... is approximately $1,000 per year for a student in the MFA program.
President’s Scholarship
MassArt President’s Scholarships are for accepted Massachusetts first-year and transfer applicants. They are merit-based, and financial need is not a factor. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
Provost’s Scholarship
MassArt Provost’s Scholarships are merit-based awards for accepted first-time first-year and transfer applicants from outside of New England. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
Slosburg-Ackerman Scholarship
Award
$1,450/yr in-state
$1,450/yr out-of-state
The Slosburg-Ackerman Scholarship ... This award is given in alternating years to a member of the 3D graduate and 3D undergraduate programs, based on merit, financial need, and with a priority given to a member of an underrepresented group. The scholarship is approximately $1,450 per year for a student in the MFA program.
Trustees Scholarship (full tuition & fees)
The Trustees Scholarship is awarded to six recipients per year. It covers all tuition and fee charges and is renewable for up to four years.
Tsongas Scholarship (full tuition & fees)
Requirements
GPA 3.8+ • SAT 1200+
The Senator Paul E. Tsongas Scholarship is awarded annually to five new students from Massachusetts. It covers all tuition and fee charges for four years.
Vision Scholarship
Award
$800/yr in-state
$800/yr out-of-state
Vision Scholarship will support students who are financially and academically deserving... The scholarship is approximately $800 per year for a student in a Master’s program.

📝 Other Scholarships (3)

Dondis A. Dondis Travel Fellowship / Morton Godine Fellowship
Graduating juniors and seniors can apply for the Donis A. Dondis Travel Fellowship and the Morton Godine Fellowship — each a $5,000 award that supports travel for the purpose of completing a defined, merit-based artistic project.
George Nick Prize
The George Nick Prize ... the total prize amount (around $12,000) is split among selected winners.
Harris Barron Scholarship (SIM)
Apply for the Harris Barron Scholarship, a merit- and need-based award that supports your work from junior year through senior year.

💡 Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.