Herb Alpert Emerging Young Artists Scholarship
A scholarship from the Herb Alpert Foundation supporting young artists in the visual and performing arts, including film, at California Institute of the Arts.
Overview
The Herb Alpert Emerging Young Artists Scholarship is funded by the Herb Alpert Foundation and awarded to students at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Herb Alpert, the musician, artist, and philanthropist, has been a longtime supporter of arts education, and the foundation provides full-tuition scholarships to exceptional students at CalArts across all disciplines, including the School of Film/Video.
CalArts was founded by Walt Disney and is home to one of the most respected animation programs in the world, alongside strong programs in live-action filmmaking, experimental media, and the performing arts. The Herb Alpert scholarship ensures that financial barriers do not prevent the most talented applicants from attending.
The scholarship is merit-based and awarded as part of the CalArts admissions process. Students do not apply separately; all admitted students are considered based on the strength of their creative portfolios and academic records.
What It Covers
- Full tuition for the duration of the student's degree program at CalArts
- Renewable annually subject to maintaining academic and artistic standards
Eligibility
Applicants must be admitted to CalArts in any program, including the School of Film/Video. The scholarship is awarded based on artistic merit as demonstrated through the admissions portfolio. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible. There is no separate application.
How to Apply
Apply to CalArts through the standard admissions process. All admitted students are automatically considered for the Herb Alpert scholarship. The admissions committee identifies candidates based on their creative portfolios, academic records, and potential for artistic growth.
Who Should Apply
Exceptional artists applying to CalArts whose creative work demonstrates outstanding talent and originality. Film/Video applicants with strong portfolios in animation, live-action, or experimental media are eligible.
See Also
For information on CalArts, see the CalArts School of Film/Video directory entry. To explore animation concepts, use the Frame Rate Calculator.
