SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Presidential Grant Program

Brooks Institute provides a limited number of grants to students who document exceptional need and demonstrate academic success. Students may apply for a Presidential Grant each award year. Grants may range from $500 to $2,000 and will be distributed within the award year. In order to be considered, students must apply for all financial aid for which they may be eligible (i.e. all federal aid programs, including PLUS; state financial aid programs; alternative loans, recourse loans, etc.) such that their remaining financial need can be accurately determined. They also must submit a letter describing their goals in their chosen field accompanied by their academic achievement records documenting the likelihood of success in their program. The scholarship committee will then consider the student’s application. Brooks Institute makes available a limited amount of money each year for such grants. Once all funds have been exhausted, no additional awards will be made during that award period. Eligibility criteria may be obtained by contacting the Student Finance department.

Brooks Institute Freshman Merit/Need-Based Grant

Brooks Institute provides a limited number of these grants to deserving students who document financial need and have demonstrated academic success. To be eligible, a student must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, which is supported by an official high school transcript. In addition, the student must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of less than 4,000. For all eligible students, this grant will pay a minimum of $4,000 to a maximum of $12,000. The amount awarded to each student will be based on the number of eligible students, the amount of funds available and the EFC and GPA of each student. The amount awarded will be paid in equal increments over 4 academic years. Grant amounts are only guaranteed for the current academic year and must be re-applied for each additional academic year. Grant money will be disbursed in equal payments, once each session, throughout the academic year.

To be considered, students must obtain a Brooks Institute Merit/Need Based Grant application from the Student Finance office and return the completed application within five days of their enrollment date. To continue their eligibility for this grant, a student must maintain an uninterrupted enrollment as a full-time student and a 3.0 GPA or higher while attending Brooks Institute. Any student whose cumulative GPA at Brooks Institute drops below a 3.0 GPA will become ineligible for any remaining portion of the grant that has not been issued. A student must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout their tenure at Brooks Institute to be eligible to receive the entire award amount.

All recipients must meet normal admission criteria, complete the FAFSA and all other Brooks Institute Financial Aid forms, and attend Brooks Institute on a full-time basis. Students are only eligible for one Brooks Institute grant at a time. If they have been awarded any other Brooks Institute grant they will not be eligible for this grant. The grants are awarded after the student has completed the FAFSA and the Institute has received valid results (EFC). The student must also complete the FAFSA verification process (if selected by the federal government) before the grant can be awarded. These grants may only be applied toward tuition and book/supply costs at Brooks Institute.

Brooks Institute makes available a limited amount of money each year for the Brooks InstituteMerit/Need-Based Grant. This grant will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis. Once all funds have been exhausted, no additional awards will be made during that award period. Additional information and the complete eligibility criteria may be obtained by contacting the Student Finance Department.

Brooks Institute Graphic Design Scholarship Program

Brooks Institute provides a limited number of merit-based scholarships to graduates of regionally or nationally accredited schools in graphic design or visual communication programs. These graduates must enroll in the Graphic Design Program and have demonstrated academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scales. Applicants who have a GPA below 3.0 may submit a portfolio of work to demonstrate academic success. Students may apply for the Brooks Institute Graphic Design Scholarship at the time of application. This scholarship is for up to $12,000: $6,000 to be awarded during the student’s first year of enrollment and $6,000 to be awarded during the student’s second year of enrollment. To be considered, students must obtain an application from the financial aid office and return the completed application 30 days prior to the beginning of the academic year for which they wish to be considered. Students must apply for a Brooks Institute Graphic Design Scholarship at the time of enrollment. To continue their eligibility for this merit-based scholarship a student must maintain an uninterrupted enrollment as a full-time student and a 3.0 GPA or higher while attending Brooks Institute. Brooks Institute makes available a limited amount of money each year for the Brooks Institute Graphic Design Scholarship. Once all funds have been exhausted, no additional awards will be made during that award period. Additional information and the complete eligibility criteria may be obtained by contacting the Student Finance Department.

Brooks Institute Re-Entry Scholarship

Students who left Brooks Institute within the past 365 days and apply to re-enter in order to complete their program of study are eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Criteria:
Student must be in good academic standing and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 at the time he/she left Brooks Institute.

• The student must have not been enrolled at Brooks Institute for two (2) consecutive academic sessions.
• The student must complete the scholarship application and submit a short essay stating why he/she wishes to re-enter Brooks Institute and complete his/her program of study. The essay should include how he/she has the "passion, vision, and excellence” that characterize Brooks Institute.

There is no deadline for the scholarship; however, applications will be reviewed prior to each session. Five (5) Re-Entry Scholarships ($2,000.00 each) will be awarded for each of the six yearly academic sessions. Students awarded the Re-Entry Scholarship will receive $2,000.00 per academic session that they return to Brooks Institute. Any exceptions to the eligibility criteria listed above must be based on extenuating circumstances and be approved by the Brooks Institute President.

Brooks Institute High School Scholarship Program

Brooks Institute will award one scholarship per high school of up to $12,000 to a senior in selected high schools throughout the United States that have outstanding programs in the visual, media, and design fields.

Criteria:

• The student must be a high school senior
• The student must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.00 at the time of application for the scholarship
• The student must start classes at Brooks Institute within one year from the date of the scholarship award and after being accepted for enrollment to Brooks Institute

• The student must submit a letter of application stating why he/she has the "passion, vision, and excellence” that characterizes Brooks Institute
• The student must provide a letter of reference from one of his/her high school teachers familiar with his/her work
• The student must provide at least two (2) pieces/samples of their work demonstrating their talent in one of the following four program areas: photography, visual journalism, Film, or graphic design

Students awarded this scholarship will receive $2,000 per academic session for up to six academic sessions at Brooks Institute. To continue their eligibility for this scholarship, the student must maintain an uninterrupted enrollment as a full-time student and a 2.50 cGPA or higher.