College of the Pacific
Visual Arts Scholarships
Graphic Design and Studio Art students enrolled in BA and BFA programs may qualify for several of the endowed scholarships as early as their Sophomore Year.
- Art scholarships and financial aid awards are determined on the basis of financial need.
- Awards are applied toward a student's next semester tuition.
- Scholarships are determined by consultation with the faculty and are administered by the Office of Financial Aid.
Talk to the department chair, Brett DeBoer, to learn more about the selection creteria and how to apply for these scholarships.
Endowed Scholarships
The Helen B. Dooley Scholarship is dedicated to the creative process and who had a long and a rewarding career as a Professor of Art at the University of the Pacific, 1947–1970. Upon retiring from teaching, Ms. Dooley opened a gallery in Carmel, California. The Helen B. Dooley Endowed Scholarship was established in Helen’s lifetime to continue her life’s work supporting the arts and teaching young people.
The Karma Cundell Shad Scholarship was established in memory of a former art student by her husband Ted Schad. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities to a student who is an American citizen (with preference given to students from Louisiana).
The Kathryn Gehlken Howe Scholarship was established by Edna Gehlken, former chair of the Home Economics Department at the University of the Pacific, in memory of her sister. This scholarship is to be awarded to art students on the basis of demonstrated artistic achievement.
The Muriel Brown Scholarship was established by John Brown, a retired professor of Pharmacy at the University of the Pacific, in memory of his wife, Muriel I. Brown, a Stockton schoolteacher. It's to be awarded to a worthy student based on merit, financial need, and with extra consideration given for someone from the Stockton Area.
The Roselyn Cook Scholarship is to be awarded to a student on the basis of merit and financial need. This scholarship is awarded annually and is split between the Art and English Department. Art Students with an expressed interest in Interior Design will be given preference.
The Helen and Jack Drown Scholarship was established to assist a promising art student on the basis of merit and financial need.
The Marjorie Webster-Williams Scholarship. The Marjorie Webster-Williams Scholarship was established to honor Marjorie Webster-Williams’ achievements as a visual artist and native Stocktonian. This Scholarship is designated for studio arts students on the basis of financial need and merit.
The G. Warren and Ruby Zahn White Scholarship was established to assist a promising art students on the basis of merit and financial need.
