Scholarships and Grants

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 Financial Aid department.

Brooks Institute Merit Scholarship Program
Brooks Institute provides a limited number of merit-based scholarships to deserving students who have demonstrated academic success. For those students with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 the Brooks Institute Merit Scholarship will pay up to a maximum of $6,000 to be spread over 4 academic years in the following amounts: $2,000 during the first academic year, $1,000 during the second and third academic year and $2,000 for the fourth academic years. For those students with a GPA above 3.0 the Brooks Institute Merit Scholarship will pay up to a maximum of $12,000 to be spread over 4 academic years in the following amounts: $6,000 during the first academic year and $2,000 during the second, third and fourth academic years.

Scholarship amounts are only guaranteed for the current academic year and must be re-applied for each additional academic year. Scholarship money will be disbursed in equal payments once each session throughout the academic year. To be considered students must obtain a Brooks Institute Merit Scholarship 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 Merit 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 Merit 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 Financial Aid 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 a Brooks Institute 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 Merit 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 Merit 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 Financial Aid Department.

Brooks Institute Re-Entry Scholarship Program
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.
  • 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 for up to three (3) academic sessions. To continue eligibility for the scholarship, the student must maintain uninterrupted enrollment as a full-time student with a 2.00 cGPA or higher, and re-apply each session.

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 in California and 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 following is the scholarship application procedure:

  • 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 & video production, 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.

Brooks Institute Freshman Need-Based Grant Program
Brooks Institute provides Freshman Need-Based Grants to students who document exceptional need.

Criteria:

The Freshman Need-Based Grant may range from $890 to $4731 during the first academic year only. In order to be considered, students must apply for all financial aid for which they may be eligible such that their need based remaining financial need can be accurately determined. Freshman Need-Based Grants are awarded based on funds available with the highest financial need. 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. This grant will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must meet normal admission criteria, complete the FAFSA and all other Brooks Institute Financial Aid Office forms, and all recipients must attend Brooks Institute on a full-time basis. Freshman Need-Based 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 be applied toward tuition and books/supplies costs at Brooks Institute.