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The Academic Achievement Scholarship is awarded to new, incoming students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Amount Awarded Per Semester:

• Full time (12+ credits): $450
• Part-time during summer semesters (6-11 credits): $225

Eligibility: To receive and maintain this scholarship, students must be enrolled in 12+ credits per semester, except for summer semesters when students may take 6-11 credits. Students must also maintain a 3.5+ GPA and have all tuition balances paid in full every term or have a current payment plan in place.Ìý

How to Apply: Students will be automatically considered for the
Academic Achievement Scholarship—no separate application is
required.

The Academic Achievement Scholarship may be combined with
other scholarships and can be applied to tuition and fees.Ìý

The Artistic Aptitude Scholarship is awarded to new, incoming students on the strength and quality of their admissions portfolio determined by the Portfolio Review Committee. Students must submit a minimum of ten pieces to be considered eligible for an Artistic Scholarship and provide an artist statement that accompanies the portfolio.

Amount Awarded Per Semester:

• Full-time (12+ credits): $450
• Part-time during summer semesters (6-11 credits): $225

Eligibility: To receive and maintain this scholarship, students must be enrolled in 12+ credits per semester, except for summer semesters when students may take 6-11 credits. Students must also maintain a 3.0+ GPA and have all tuition balances paid in full every term or have a current payment plan in place.

For details on how the Artistic Aptitude Scholarship is assessed for Visual Art + Design Students, details can be found here. For Music Production Students, the Music Production Rubric is here.

How to Apply: Students will be considered for the Artistic Aptitude Scholarship by submitting a portfolio and essay for your program on prior to your start date.

The Artistic Aptitude Scholarship may be combined with other scholarships and can be applied to tuition and fees.Ìý

The Best of Colorado Scholarship recognizes Colorado’s most creative high school seniors graduating in 2025. Up to five Best of Colorado Scholarships are awarded each year to new, incoming students for the Fall A Term.

Amount Awarded Per Semester:

• Full-time (12+ credits): $3,500
• Part-time during summer semesters (6-11 credits): $1,750

Eligibility: To receive and maintain this scholarship, students must be a Colorado resident or taking classes in Colorado in addition to being enrolled in 12+ credits per semester, except for summer semesters when students may take 6-11 credits. Students must also maintain a 3.0+ GPA and have all tuition balances paid in full every term or have a current payment plan in place.

How to Apply: Students must have the following admissions requirements submitted and on file by February 1: portfolio, statement of intent, and unofficial high school transcripts.

The Best of Colorado Scholarship isÌýnot stackableÌýwith other institutional scholarships and grants.

The Bridge Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship for new students starting their undergraduate degree program on or after the 2025 Summer A term (5/5/2025). The scholarship amount will vary based on an eligible student’s tuition and fees. Please speak with an admissions representative to learn more about this new scholarship program.

Eligibility:

• Must apply for admission to RMCAD as a new degree-seeking student.
• Must meet the entrance requirements and be accepted into their desired program of enrollment.
• Must have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) () and be Pell Grant eligible.
• Dependent students must have parents apply for a PLUS loan.
• Must not have earned a prior bachelor’s degree.
• Must maintain full-time enrollment (12+ credits/semester).

Additional Information:

• Scholarship amount is determined after all other educational benefits and financial aid (grants and loans) is applied up to $10,050 per academic year.
• Scholarship amount is based on a calculation of financial aid and benefits eligibility, not amounts student elects to receive.Ìý
• Dropping below full-time status, a change of degree program, or program withdrawal may result in the reduction or cancellation of scholarship award and disbursements.
• The final award of the scholarship is contingent upon receipt of all required Admissions and Financial Aid documents by the program start date.
• Funds may be used only toward the tuition and Semester Fee for 12 credits per semester of a RMCAD undergraduate program. The scholarship does not cover the Equipment Fees for the Fashion Design and Music Production programs.Ìý
• The scholarship is nontransferable and has no redeemable cash value.
• Financial aid is available for those who qualify.Ìý
• SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED.

How to apply:

Students will be automatically considered for the Bridge Scholarship—no separate application is required. For further questions about this scholarship, please contact admissions@rmcad.edu

Award Notification:

• Recipients will be notified by their Financial Aid Advisor prior to the start of their degree program if all eligibility requirements are met.
• Recipients will be required to acknowledge and sign a Bridge Scholarship Acknowledgement form prior to starting.
• Scholarship amount will be applied throughout a student’s academic year(s), as applicable, based on the student’s financial need.

The FCCLA Competitive Scholarship is awarded to new incoming students who win 1st place at the state or national level of competition in interior design or fashion design events. Award recipients must provide proof of 1st place state or national FCCLA achievement. For further questions about this scholarship, please contact outreach@rmcad.edu.

Amount Awarded:

• State winners full-time (12+ credits): $1,250
• National winners full-time (12+ credits): $2,500

Eligibility: To receive this scholarship, incoming new students must win 1st place at their FCCLA State or National Leadership Competition in either Fashion Construction, Fashion Design, Interior Design Challenge, Interior Design Sketch, or Interior Design at the high school level of competition.Ìý

How to Apply: Complete the RMCAD application and acceptance process. Inform your admissions representative or outreach representative of your 1st place status in the qualifying FCCLA state or national events by submitting supporting documentation. Scholarship is non-renewable or stackable. For further questions about this scholarship, please contact outreach@rmcad.edu.

The Jeffco Scholarship is offered to graduates and teachers who attended or taught at a Jefferson County high school. This community partnership is an effort to further drive creative careers while inspiring the next generation of young artists.

Amount Awarded:

Jeffco Graduates – 30 credits granted (one year tuition)

• 1-30 Credits: 3 credits granted (Freshman Year)
• 31-60 Credits: 6 credits granted (Sophomore Year)
• 61-90 Credits: 9 credits granted (Junior Year)
• 90-123 Credits: 12 credits granted (Senior Year)

Eligibility: Students must have graduated from a high school within the Jeffco Public Schools system in Colorado. To receive and maintain this scholarship, students must be degree-seeking in a declared major. Students must also maintain a 2.0+ GPA (2.5+ for Art Education majors) and have all tuition balances paid in full every term or have a current payment plan in place.

How to Apply:ÌýPlease complete theÌýfollowing form.

This scholarship isÌýnot stackableÌýwith any other internal scholarships or institutional grants.

Jeffco Teachers – 50% discounted rate for continuing education. ContactÌýadmissions@rmcad.eduÌýfor more information.