Merit Exhibition & Scholarship Competition
Maine College of Art & Design's annual Merit Exhibition & Scholarship Competition is held every Spring. The exhibition is open to current students who are in their sophomore and junior years, and students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5. Scholarships awarded are applied to the following year, either the student's junior or senior year, respectively.
Students can win awards in the following categories: Best in Show; 2nd Place, 3rd Place, 4th Place, and Honorable Mentions; Outstanding 2D Work; Outstanding 3D Work; and Jury Select.
Information regarding the competition is mailed to all eligible students at the start of the Spring semester.
BFA Exhibition & Scholarship Competition
Maine College of Art & Design's annual BFA Exhibition & Scholarship Competition is held every Fall. The exhibition is open to all current students. Scholarships awarded are applied to the following semester.
Students can win awards in the following categories: Best in Show; 2nd Place Overall, 3rd Place Overall, and Honorable Mentions; Best Work by a First-Year Student, Best Work by a Sophomore, Best Work by a Junior, and Best Work by a Senior; and the Jury Select Award for work that is particularly notable.
Information regarding the competition is mailed to all eligible students at the start of the Fall semester.
Endowed/Restricted Scholarships
Endowed and restricted scholarships are available to students returning to Maine College of Art & Design for their second, third, or fourth years. These are merit-based scholarships for students that are awarded through recommendations of faculty, and are available across disciplines and majors.
Professional Development & Entrepreneurship Grant
The Artists at Work Professional Development & Entrepreneurship Grant grant helps BFA, MFA, and MAT students advance their studio and professional skills by accessing opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom. Potential uses include but are not limited to: conferences, travel, exhibition costs, professional association fees, self-promotion, technology, documentation, workshops and costs associated with entrepreneurial efforts. Funds cannot be used on equipment or for academic credit towards the completion of your undergraduate degree. Requests are capped at $500.
Private Grants & Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office strongly suggests that students research and apply for any private funding sources for which they may be eligible. There are a number of organizations which will provide scholarship search services free or for a nominal fee. Check with your state department of education, your high school guidance office, or the public library in your area. You may also find scholarship information online, for example FinAid.org. We recommend using extreme caution when using search services that require a fee or when releasing personal information via the Internet.