Scholarships
The School of Art, Design, and Art History offers numerous scholarships to support
students in their academic and creative pursuits. Many of these awards are managed
through the university Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, which provides application forms, eligibility details, and submission deadlines.
Scholarships are available for a wide range of purposes, from academic achievement
and creative excellence to specific areas of study and community engagement, so don’t
assume you won’t qualify based on your financial situation alone.
Even if an application deadline has passed, it is still worth applying. Many scholarship
funds go unused each year due to a lack of qualified applicants, and late submissions
may be considered when committees review awards in the following semester.
To explore the latest opportunities, visit the University Scholarship Application Portal for a full list of awards, criteria, and deadlines.
Below is a list of some notable scholarships we offer, but check the University Scholarship
Application Portal for the most up-to-date list.
- Adolf Odorfer Art Scholarship
- Ara and Rose Dolarian Art Scholarship
- Candlelight Guild – Susan Mon Pere Memorial Art Scholarship
- Craig Stover Memorial Scholarship
- Debra Soligian Scholarship
- Dr. Ernesto Palomino Memorial Scholarship
- Fresno Ad Foundation Scholarship
- Ina Gregg Thomas Memorial Art Scholarship
- Marie Polzin Art Scholarship
- Martha Hagen Scholarship in Fine Arts
- Richard C. and Diane C. Watters Scholarship
- Walter Huston and Al Sunderland Memorial Scholarship in Art
Internships
The Andrew and Dorothea Perenchio Museum Studies Internship Program in the School
of Art, Design, and Art History offers paid opportunities for undergraduate and graduate
students to gain practical, professional experience in museums and cultural institutions
across Fresno. Interns build valuable skills in curation, education, and interpretation
while connecting with the arts community.
If you have a particular gallery, museum, or cultural venue in mind, even one not
listed, feel free to mention it when you apply. The program can also fund placements
at local institutions that inspire you.
How to apply
Keep an eye out for an email and posters on the pin-up walls from the university announcing
this internship opportunity. Announcements are made at the beginning of the Fall and
Spring semesters.