Post-Baccalaureate Residency’s Equity Scholarships

Equity scholarships are intended to remove financial barriers for students who have demonstrated a commitment to racial justice seeking to pursue the post-baccalaureate residency at PNCA. Students at the Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies often seek to explore, experiment, and reimagine everything and we would like to hear how you would plan to do so.

Along with offering these scholarships to selected incoming students we offer additional opportunities for connection and community building through social events and outings led by faculty members and local artists and mentors. 

The recipient of the Post-Baccalaureate Equity Scholarship will receive $5000 for the one year residency. Equity scholarships are intended to remove financial barriers for students who have demonstrated a commitment to racial justice seeking to pursue the post-baccalaureate residency at PNCA.

Scholarship Timeline

Application Deadline: January 20, 2023 by 11:59 PM PST.

Award Notification: February 28, 2023.

Scholarship Application Requirements

Please provide a narrative description of how you have demonstrated your commitment to ending racial injustice (community based work, activism, organizing, political education, mutual aid, etc.) or how you plan to use your PNCA education in a commitment to ending racial injustice — 250-500 words

In addition to the essay, equity scholarship applicants will need to meet the following criteria:

Scholarship details

  • The Post-Baccalaureate Equity Scholarship will cover $5000 for the two semester residency.
  • Students are responsible for yearly fees and remaining tuition balance.
  • Students are responsible for Health insurance costs unless they can prove they already have health coverage.