Scholarships
Many students receive financial assistance, either through a single scholarship or a combination of awards. Students are encouraged to begin working with TCU’s Financial Aid office as soon as they are admitted to the Department of Design and TCU.
Nordan Young Graphic Designer Awards
Extended Deadline for the 2025 Nordan Scholarships is January 27, 2025
Open to entering first-year students of superior talent in graphic design with 12 or fewer semester hours of academic credit. Selection is based on a portfolio as part of the application process. Students who satisfy the criteria for renewal will be designated Nordan Scholars and receive a merit-based award annually for the remainder of their undergraduate program (renewable for up to three years).
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must major in graphic design or design studies.
YOUNG NORDAN APPLICATIONMerit Scholarship Award for Currently Enrolled TCU Graphic Design Majors and Pre-Majors
Merit scholarships are for students who are currently enrolled at TCU or students who have transferred to TCU and are majoring in graphic design or design studies.
Awards will be assigned to the top candidates presenting portfolio/works in the annual open competition. Selection is made by submission and presentation of a portfolio and statement of professional goals. Late or incomplete portfolios will not be accepted. Watch your email for specific details and deadlines for applying for a merit scholarship. Emails are sent out each spring semester.
Renewal of Merit Scholarships
Current holders must submit a portfolio each year to renew the award. In addition to a portfolio examination, renewal is based on maintaining a 3.0 GPA in the area of the award and successfully meeting TCU grade standards for non-probationary students. Late or incomplete portfolios will not be accepted. Current holders will be contacted each Spring with specific details and deadlines for renewal of their existing merit scholarship.
Departmental Scholarships
The Department of Design awards several scholarships for Graphic Design majors and pre-majors, on the basis of creative performance. Entering first-year students, transfer students and currently-enrolled students are all eligible to apply and submit a portfolio for examination.