Scholarship assistance is available to those with demonstrated artistic and academic promise and documented financial need. Students who submit all required scholarship application materials by March 19 are automatically considered for any available funds.

In addition to approximately $100,000 in scholarships awarded by the college, at least one annual full-tuition scholarship is awarded in memory of Marcella Cleese through a generous endowment created by her friends.

Scholarships are only awarded to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Applying for Scholarships

Include the following when completing your scholarship application:

• All required materials for application to the program

• A slide, photographic, or CD portfolio of your artwork (five to eight pieces, formatted no larger than 8.5 x 11 inches). No original artwork accepted. If you submit photographs, indicate whether they were printed commercially or by you. Video submissions are accepted for Digital Cinema applicants only. Creative Writing applicants should submit two to five pages of writing samples.

• A half-page essay describing your artistic interests and goals, and specifically the reasons for your interest in CCA’s Pre-College Program

• A copy of your family’s 2009 federal income tax return. Your family should also document any child support received (or paid) and any other money received that is not reported on the tax return. On an individual basis, where necessary, CCA may request further financial documentation. You will not be considered for scholarships if you do not include the 2009 tax return.

• A written statement describing why you need financial assistance to attend the program. Preferably a parent or guardian should write this statement, although it may also be written by a high school counselor or art teacher.

All of the above items must be postmarked by March 19 for scholarship consideration.