Scholarships and Other Financial Aid Programs
Institutional Financial Aid Programs
Digital Media Arts College has a number of opportunities to help students fund their education. Find below brief descriptions of these opportunities. Talk to your Admissions Representative or Financial Aid Advisor for more information and application forms.
Undergraduate Portfolio Scholarship - Computer Animation Assignment:
Using any medium (e.g. colored pencils, markers, charcoal, etc.), illustrate Six (6) scenes from a short story that you’ve developed. Provide brief descriptions of each scene, which could include narration, voice-over scripts, sound direction, character ids, etc. The scenes should be arranged on a board with dimensions of 11 x 17. Other Requirements:
- Must be accepted for admission
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credits or more)
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Portfolio projects will be judged by a panel of DMAC faculty from the department in which you are enrolled.
Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an award. Scholarship awards currently range up to $9,017.00 for the program. Applicants may submit to the FA Office within 30 days of the enrollment start date the Undergraduate Portfolio Scholarship Application along with required artwork. Contact your DMAC financial aid officer for an application.
Undergraduate Portfolio Scholarship Graphic Design Assignment:
Imagine your favorite musician or band is staging a concert in your hometown. Design an 8 x 11 flyer to promote the event. You may use any medium (e.g. colored pencils, markers, charcoal, computer, etc.). Judges will evaluate layout, design, typography and illustration. Flyers must be mounted on a black board with 2 borders. Other Requirements:
- Must be accepted for admission
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credits or more)
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Portfolio projects will be judged by a panel of DMAC faculty from the department in which you are enrolled.
Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an award. Scholarship awards currently range up to $9,017.00 for the program. Applicants may submit to the FA Office within 30 days of the enrollment start date the Undergraduate Portfolio Scholarship Application along with required artwork. Contact your DMAC financial aid officer for an application.
Graduate Portfolio Scholarship Assignment:
Submit your demo-reel or design portfolio. The work should demonstrate your skills, experience, and creativity. Other Requirements:
- Must be accepted for admission
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 credits or more)
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Portfolio projects will be judged by a panel of DMAC faculty from the department in which you are enrolled.
Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee an award. Scholarship awards currently range up to $4,020.00 for the program. Applicants may submit to the FA Office within 30 days of the enrollment start date the Graduate Portfolio Scholarship Application along with a completed portfolio. Contact your DMAC financial aid officer for an application.
Jump-Start Scholarship Assignment:
How would you describe your creative style? From what sources do you derive inspiration? What do you hope to learn at DMAC to support your creativity? Submit a typed 300-word essay in response. Other Requirements:
- Must be accepted for admission
- Must be enrolled in High School
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Applicants may submit to the FA Office within 30 days of the enrollment start date the Jump-Start Scholarship Application along with the typed essay. Contact your DMAC financial aid officer for an application.
Alumni Scholarship Requirements:
- Must be accepted for admission
- Must have completed a DMAC BFA or MFA program
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Applicants may submit to the FA Office within 30 days of the enrollment start date the Alumni Scholarship Application.
Award amounts may vary based on achievements in completed DMAC programs.
Competitions
Here at DMAC, we work to ensure students have every opportunity to hone their artistic skills. Each semester a number of competitions are offered to provide students tickets to professional conferences, small scholarships, and portfolio additions. Such competitions have included using a variety of different media (sand castle competition), and designing collateral pieces for DMAC (catalog cover or animated logo competitions). We love to feature the work of our talented students in all of our advertising. See your dean for more details of the next student competition.
Student Employment/Work Study
Institutional work programs are also a part of the DMAC culture. If the student has additional need based on their cost of attendance the student has the qualifications to fill a particular opening, DMAC may hire a student either as a part-time worker or a work study appointment. Part-time needs of the College are posted on the Career Services Board. Students may obtain a work-study application in the Financial Aid Office.
VA Benefits
Digital Media Arts College is approved for veterans training by the Bureau of State Approving for Veterans Training, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs. More information...
