Giving
Financial
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About LCAD Scholarships
Scholarships remove financial barriers and open the door to a transformative education at LCAD. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re able to offer a variety of scholarships that support students based on financial need, academic achievement, artistic merit, or specific areas of study.
Whether a student is a first-time freshman or enrolled in LCAD’s graduate programs, scholarships provide critical support—helping students focus on their art, develop their skills, and explore new creative avenues. *All applicants must be in good academic standing to be considered for a scholarship award.
Scholarships
and Grants
AAUW Scholarship
American Association of University Women Laguna Beach Foundation:
Criteria: Awarded to female students only with demonstrated financial need
Chauvel Scholarship
Criteria: One annual scholarship for a game student studying for a semester/summer term at an LCAD-approved institution abroad. Students must apply through the Office of Academics.
LCAD competitive scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to students with excellent academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Mahler MFA Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded by Chair of MFA Drawing + Painting to a select student within the program.
Kutner Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to students who have experienced foster care, or survived/is experiencing a personal setback or difficult family circumstance.
Elie Weaver & Hilton Weinberg Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to students based on academic merit and financial need.
Criteria: Awarded to students based on financial need.
Matthew Dawson Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: In memory of Matthew Dawson, this scholarship is awarded based on financial need and academic merit.
Pelensky Grant
Criteria: Awarded by Chair of Animation to select students within the program.
Plotkin Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded by Chair of Fine Arts to BFA Fine Arts students.
Salute to Service Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to veterans based on academic merit and financial need.
Watercolor West Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to students enrolled in a watercolor course; recipients selected by Chair of Fine Art. Minimum one watercolor artwork must be submitted per applicant.
Endowed
Scholarships
Anderson Family Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded based on academic merit and financial need.
Armstrong Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to students with the greatest financial need.
Burke/Rankin Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to under-represented Black students regardless of financial background, with consideration of academic merit and/or financial need.
Bushnell Family Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded based on academic merit and financial need.
Campbell Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to MFA Drawing or Painting students with demonstrated financial need, consideration given to academic merit.
Sarah House Crocker Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: In memory of Sarah House Crocker, this scholarship supports junior and senior Fine Arts students with demonstrated financial need.
Eichenberg Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to high-achieving students who need financial help to continue their education.
Nina Fitzpatrick Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to students based on financial need.
Kilroy Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded based on academic merit and financial need.
LCAD Needs-Based Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to students experiencing significant financial hardship.
Agnes Schenk Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to students studying Drawing or Painting in either the BFA or MFA programs, must demonstrate academic merit and financial need. This scholarship can fund study abroad expenses.
Schrimmer Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded based on academic merit and financial need.
Emily Teed Scott Endowment
Criteria: In memory of Emily Teed Scott, this scholarship supports aspiring artists and designers with strong commitment to their art and its societal impact.
Igal and Diane Silber Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to Fine Arts students with financial need; preference given to first-generation college students.
Thavirat Endowed Scholarship
Criteria: Awarded to Game students.
Post Endowment
Criteria: Awarded based on academic merit and financial need.
Founders Endowment
Criteria: Awarded based on academic merit and financial need.
- Is this donation tax deductible?
- Yes, Laguna College of Art + Design is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN: 95-2415066 and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation receipt as your official record. We will provide a receipt after you have completed your donation.
name
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Interested in Creating a Named or Endowed Scholarship?
Endowed Scholarships
Endowed scholarships create a lasting impact on LCAD and its students by providing scholarship support in perpetuity that increases in impact over time. These funds ensure that the next era of creatives have access to a high-quality, innovative education in art and design, regardless of financial constraints.
Named Scholarships
Annual named scholarships support the new era of creatives by providing essential financial support on an annual basis. This type of support directly impacts current students, with funds being disbursed in their entirety each year.
To learn more about starting a scholarship fund, please contact our Advancement team at:
PHONE: (949) 376-6000, ext. 291
EMAIL: [email protected]
Support The New Era of Creatives
Ways To Give
Online
Donations via credit card can be completed online.
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Phone
To make a donation over the phone, call our Development Department at (949) 376-6000, ext. 257
Donations can be mailed to:
Laguna College of Art + Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Rd,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Care of the Development Department.
Wire Transfer
Please contact our Development Team for instructions on wire transfers:
[email protected]
Corporate & Foundation Gifts
We value the support of our partners whose donations ensure LCAD students have access to the highest quality learning tools and exceptional educational opportunities.
To learn more about becoming a partner of LCAD, please contact [email protected]
Donor-Adivised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. This tool automatically links with your DAF, allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used and notifies Laguna College of Art + Design of your intentions. Using the link below to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you! It’s a great way to ensure consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.
Endowment Gifts
Donations to the Endowment, including bequests in a will or trust, ensure the future of LCAD and our ability to provide exemplary arts education to the next generation of creatives. To learn more about LCAD’s Endowment, planned gifts, and becoming a member of the Nellie Gail Moulton Legacy Society, click here.
Stock
Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use this tool to donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and ensure you can get the tax savings you deserve. If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link above to notify Laguna College of Art + Design of your gift.
Broker: Charles Schwab & Co
Account Name: Laguna College Of Art + Design
DTC Number: 0164
Account Number: 5031-4330
Tax ID#: 95-2415066
Matching Gifts
Check with your employer to see if they will match your charitable contribution to Laguna College of Art + Design!
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.
Cryptocurrency
Laguna College of Art + Design now accepts donations in Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies, offering you a tax-efficient way to support our mission while advancing the future of art and design education.
Honor & Memorial Gifts
Donations in honor of someone special can be made online here. Please include the purpose of the gift in the Comments section. Checks can be mailed to 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Please include the purpose of the gift in the memo.
Planned Gifts
LCAD’s Nellie Gail Moulton Legacy Society honors those caring and visionary individuals who, through their estate plans, make generous contributions that help to secure the future of our college. To learn more about planned gifts in an estate plan, trust, gift annuity, pooled income fund or life insurance policy, visit our Planned Giving page.
Have you included LCAD in your estate plans?
Let us know!
FAQs
- Is this donation tax deductible?
- Yes, Laguna College of Art + Design is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN: 95-2415066 and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation receipt as your official record. We will provide a receipt after you have completed your donation.


