Scholarships

General Scholarship Information

All applications for foundation sponsored scholarships must be submitted online before February for eligibility of the following Fall and Spring semesters. All Fullerton College students are encouraged to apply. However, most require common criteria.

Attended Fullerton College as a full-time student (12 or more units)
Maintained a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 - Osher Scholarships require a minimum of 2.5 G.P.A.
Completed at least 24 units at Fullerton College

Selection Process:

Recipients may be selected by the Fullerton College Foundation Scholarship Committee, a specific division, or by the scholarship donor.

Sample Calendar:

December – February : Apply Online
February: Deadline for submitting applications
April: The Scholarship Committee selects student recipients. FC divisions submit their list of awardees.
Early May: Letters are sent out informing the students of their award status
May- Foundation Scholarship Awards Banquet
August: The first disbursement of the scholarship award is given
January the Following Year: The second disbursement of the scholarship award is given.

Disbursements:

Awards are typically disbursed in two payments: half in the fall, and upon successful completion of 12 units with a 3.00 G.P.A.,(Osher is 2.5) the remaining half in the spring.

Fall disbursement:

To receive the first disbursement, students must complete a scholarship disbursement form (disbursement form must be picked up from the Foundation office), submit proof of registration for the Fall semester and submit a thank you letter to the donor. Processing time for checks is approximately two weeks.

Spring disbursement:

To receive the second disbursement, students must show proof of successful completion of fall semester courses as well as proof of registration for the spring semester.

Other conditions:

'Graduating Scholarship' recipients must graduate by August of the year of their award in order to receive their scholarship award. Unclaimed scholarships will be forfeited by the end of the academic year for which they were awarded.

Available Scholarships for the Arts

The Art Department also offers merit based scholarships each spring to the Student Art Show winners in several different categories.

Terry & Karen Blackley Fine Arts Division Recruitment Fund

This scholarship can be used for recruitment in the Fine Arts and/or for the purpose of student scholarships. The fine arts division will determine the manner in which funds are disbursed.

Ref #: 390-3032, 303-3032

Steven Mayo Echols

This scholarship is open to any student in The Fine Arts or Liberal Arts Division demonstrating unique artistic talent. They must have a 3.0 GPA or above.

Ref #: 390-3094, 303-3094

Fine Arts Wirzbicki Scholarship

The Fine Arts Department will determine criteria.

Ref #: 303-3135, 390-3135

Anita & Everette Farnsworth Theatre Arts Scholarship

This scholarship is to be awarded to a theatre arts major with outstanding integrity, seriousness of purpose, demonstrated financial need and a dedication to theatre. This scholarship is to be used to further the student's education and career development in the theatre. The selection will be by a committee of Theatre Arts staff appointed by the chairman of the Theatre Dept.

Ref #: 390-3105, 303-3105, 590-2105, 503-2105

Bronwyn Dodson Memorial Award

Awards to be determined by the faculty of the Theatre Arts Department for one or not more than two students majoring in Theatre Arts. The recipients must be students transferring or graduating to be considered. They must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA. First consideration will be given to students who are poly talents or represent the most promising theatre students.

Ref #: 390-3085, 303-3085, 590-2085, 503-2085

Esther & Vernon Hatch Drama Scholarship

Eligibility goes to any sophomore majoring in drama or interpretive speech who will graduate from F.C. with a GPA of 2.5 or better, and continues towards a bachelor's degree in a four-year college or university the following year. Prime requisites for candidates shall be good character, a constructive attitude, and earnest application in college, financial need, and excellence in drama or interpretive speech productions. Recommendations will be by a committee of three, appointed from the Theater Arts Department by the Chairman of Fine Arts Division. The award may be divided.

Ref #: 390-3170, 303-3170

Marvon Levine Scholarship

This award is for a graduating or continuing theatre arts major. Criteria includes outstanding achievement in theatre, promise in the entertainment industry and a minimum 2.5 G.P.A.

Ref #: 390-3232, 303-3232

Theatre Arts Alumni Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship is for a continuing Theatre Arts student and will be selected by the Theatre Arts Faculty.

Ref #: 390-2037, 303-3037

Disclaimer: Data on this page was extracted on February 2017 and is subject to change. The data provided does not circumvent the data provided by the Fullerton College Foundation. Those interested in a procuring a scholarship or obtain details of an existing scholarship should visit the Fullerton College Foundation website for up to date criteria and timeframes.

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2D Design

An initial starting point for gaining an understanding of the basic principles and elements that apply to any field within art or design.

Acting, Performance and Musical Theatre

Each season of plays provides a wide variety of roles and production post experiences for Theatre students. High production values, current state of the art technologies, and a wide spectrum of very challenging styles and subject matter make the performance venues excellent laboratories for student exploration and growth.

Advertising & Graphic Design

Instruction in advertising design, design history, graphic design, packaging, production techniques, publication design, and typography.

Applied Program

The Applied Music Program provides students the opportunity to study privately with Fullerton College music faculty in their particular applied music discipline. Students receive one-on-one instruction and are expected to perform in a recital situation each semester.

Art Business & Museum Studies

Gain a greater understanding of how business works to the benefit of the artist.

Art History

The study of objects of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and style.

Ceramics

Taking mixtures of clay, earthen elements, powders, and water and shaping them into desired form.

Choral Studies

Under the direction of Professor Nicola Bertoni, the Fullerton College Choral Studies Program has garnered a national reputation for excellence in performance and the training of future music educators throughout the state.

Digital Arts

3D, animation, video, photography, multimedia, painting, illustration and design.

Directing and Playwriting

Few community colleges offer students opportunities to study directing and playwrighting in their first two years of undergraduate study. Students follow the classwork they successfully complete with opportunities to compete for assignments in the Playwrights Festival and the Directors Festival.

Drawing & Painting

Learn the practice of rendering form through direct observation entails a process of retraining the eye to see in new and exciting ways.

General Education

Coursework in both major and minor art

General Education

For both the non-major and the major alike, the Theatre Arts general education courses meet university transfer requirements and allow the student to build a strong foundation of introductory knowledge to the many facets of theatre-making and theatre-study.

General Education

For both the non-major and the major alike, the Music general education courses meet university transfer requirements and allow the student to build a strong foundation of introductory knowledge to the many facets of music-making and music-study.

Guitar Studies

The Guitar Studies program at Fullerton College offers opportunities for everyone from the beginner who wants to learn the basics to the more advanced player who wants to further their skills and knowledge.

Illustration & Cartooning

An established Visual Communication field that supplies Artists to many Different areas of commercial art.

Instrumental Music

The Instrumental Music Program offers a wide variety of ensembles in various styles for student performance. Students in these ensembles benefit from the direction of our nationally and internationally recognized faculty while also developing critical performance skills required at four-year institutions.

Jazz Studies

The Jazz Studies at Fullerton College is coordinated by Professor Bruce Babad (Instrumental) and Professor Jamie Shew (Vocal).We offer many courses and ensembles for instrumentalists and vocalists within the program to study and perform songs from the vast, rich tradition and evolution of jazz music.

Jewelry & Stained Glass

Casting and fabrication, exploring metal techniques used with precision processed metal or the processes using molten metal.

Music Technology

Fullerton College is on the forefront of teaching the latest tools of the trade and offer classes in Electronic Music Production, Film Scoring, Recording using Pro Tools, Logic Pro X and Ableton Live. Third party certifications are available for Pro Tools and Logic Pro X.