Scholarship & Aid

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.

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Nordan Young Graphic Designer Award

Deadline for the 2026 Nordan Scholarships is January 30, 2026.

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).

Young Nordan Application

Merit Scholarship Award

for Current TCU Graphic Design Majors & 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.

Available Scholarships:

Nordan Fine Arts Scholarship
Emily Guthrie Smith Scholarship
The TCU Fine Arts Guild/Friends of Fine Art Scholarship
Carol Thornton Scholarship
Samuel P. Ziegler Scholarship
Brittany Joy Cune Memorial Scholarship

Renewal of Merit Scholarships

Current recipients of the Nordan Young Graphic Designer Award and other merit-based scholarships must submit an annual portfolio to renew their awards. Renewal eligibility is also based on maintaining a 3.0 GPA in their area of study and meeting TCU’s academic standards for non-probationary students.

Each spring, recipients will receive specific details and deadlines regarding the renewal process for their merit scholarships.

Industry Sponsored Scholarships

for Interior Design & Architectural Lighting Design

There are several industry sponsored scholarships for interior design and design studies with a concentration in architectural lighting design students.

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