When you give to SCAD, you support innovation, creativity, and sustainability
SCAD is the world’s leading art and design university, thanks in part to investments by individuals who believe in the value of a SCAD education and who champion our mission to prepare talented students for professional careers. We gratefully acknowledge the vital role generous donors have played in our success, and we hope you will consider joining our valued supporters in securing a bright future for the university, its programs and, most impactfully, its students and alumni.
Invest in the future of art and design
SCAD was founded in 1978 with a defining idea: specialized higher education in art and design. What began as a handful of degrees has grown to more than 100 programs offered in Atlanta and Savannah; Lacoste, France; and globally through SCADnow online, making SCAD the most comprehensive and connected art and design university in the world.
Give a gift that changes lives
Through sponsorship and scholarship, you can change the face of art and design with SCAD.
Sponsor a SCAD event
SCAD hosts a marvelous collection of signature events and exhibitions for SCAD students and the community through annual affairs like the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the world’s largest university-run film festival, and the annual SCAD FASHION runway show. Be a part of these extraordinary events as an individual or company sponsor.
Create a named scholarship
Named scholarships can be created with a $2,500 minimum pledge. One hundred percent of your contribution will be distributed the next academic year, providing tuition assistance to one or more SCAD student recipients. Endowed scholarships may be created with a minimum investment of $25,000, and flexible payment options are available.
Find your reason why
SCAD has been a beacon of creativity, innovation, and excellence since its founding year in 1978. Since then, more and more students have enrolled and applied for scholarships each year. Learn directly from our students how impactful your donations can be.
"Getting a scholarship helped me immensely, and I'm grateful to have received it. It put some responsibility on me to do my best to show that I deserved that award. Overall, it gave me a sense of validation and motivation, allowing me to play my sport while trying to achieve high academics results."
Mark Tryakshin, B.F.A. immersive reality, SCAD tennis athlete
"As a recipient of a graduate fellowship, I have been able to take the incredible leap of returning to school to pursue my passion in fibers at SCAD after a lengthy professional career. It has allowed me to dedicate my full attention to pursuing the rigorous graduate fibers program in an incredible environment that encourages me to explore, question, innovate, and grow."
Amanda Bennett | B.F.A. architecture; M.Arch architecture; M.F.A. fibers; graduate fellowship recipient
"SCAD has allowed me to meet so many wonderful peers and professors. I'll continue facilitating a space for my peers to express themselves with SCAD's help. As I step into the presidency of my club, the Black Student Association, and director of my senior film, Sword of Set, the Board of Visitors Endowed Scholarship will allow me to strive and work for my peers to bring amazing work."
Solomon Thorpe | B.F.A. animation; Board of Visitors Endowed Scholarship recipientGiving newsletter
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Your financial support empowers students
Contact SCAD Giving at scadgiving@scad.edu or 912.525.5980 to learn about major donations, sponsorships, naming opportunities, and more.
SCAD Giving | P.O. Box 3146 | Savannah, Ga. 31402