The Charles White Art and Design scholarship is a four-year scholarship opportunity available to young artists and designers from California and beyond.
Eligibility
Prospective applicants should meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be applying as a first-time or transfer applicant
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Demonstrated financial need
- Strong creative talent and portfolio
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
Timeline
- 2025: The Charles White Art and Design Scholarship will be awarded to one recipient from California, and one from anywhere in the United States.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Complete an Application for Admission to Otis College
- Step 2: Applicants who meet eligibility requirements will be contacted by a member of the Otis College Admissions team by February 15,
2025 and be asked to provide a written response to the following essay prompt:
- How does your view of your art/design work agree and/or disagree with Charles White's
statement below?
"An artist must bear a special responsibility. [They] must be accountable for the content of [their] work. And that work should reflect a deep, abiding concern for humanity." - Click on the essay, "Charles White, Artist and Teacher" from the "Charles White: A Retrospective" exhibition catalogue before responding to help you in answering this question.
- How does your view of your art/design work agree and/or disagree with Charles White's
statement below?
Deadlines
- February 15, 2025: Otis Application for Admission.
- To be considered for the Charles White Scholarship, you must have a complete application submitted by February 15, 2025. An application is considered complete when all required supplemental materials and application are also submitted. Learn more about how to submit your application and explore the supplemental material requirements.
- March 15, 2025: Supplemental Charles White Art and Design Scholarship Application