College of Arts & Sciences Scholarships

Community of Digital Excellence (CODE) Scholars will be immersed in the world of technology and analytics through ongoing meetings with the CODE faculty advisor and a community of peers throughout their time at Drake.

The Community of Digital Excellence (CODE) Scholars program includes:

• A $5,000 tuition scholarship, renewable for each of the student's Drake undergraduate school years, assuming the student has met the CODE requirements (see below). 
• Individual meetings with the faculty advisor for the CODE program every two weeks during the first year at Drake. 
• Monthly meetings with the CODE community, including the faculty mentor and CODE scholars.
• Professional development opportunities
• Digital Proficiency Community Engagement opportunities
• Peer and faculty mentorship

As a part of the Community of Digital Excellence program, there is also an annual service commitment. As a CODE Scholar, you will be required to perform 40 hours of Digital Proficiency Program Community Service per year such as:

• Serving as a Teaching Assistant for a Digital Proficiency Program course (any course in Computer Science, Mathematics, Math Education, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems or Data Analytics).
• Organizing community engagement events such as an Hour of Code at the Burt Boys and Girls Club or an interdisciplinary Hack-a-Thon.
• Participate in a research group with a Drake University professor.
• Or another community service project as approved by the CODE faculty mentor.

CODE Scholars are also required to serve as mentors for incoming CODE Scholars and attend monthly meetings with other CODE Scholars.

Recipients must major in one of the Drake Digital Proficiency Platform programs: Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or Information Systems. Recipients who change their major out of one of these programs will no longer be eligible to renew the scholarship.

• Preference in selection will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, strong academic achievement, and a willingness to explore new experiences and collaborate in developing new technologies.
• Preference will also be given to students who have completed at least one math or computer science course per year throughout high school.

How to Apply

The following criteria is required for a complete application:

1. A completed application to Drake University, including all required application materials.
2. A completed CODE Scholarship application, including all required application materials.
3. An essay answering the following question:
   The Community of Digital Excellence (CODE) is built on the shared pursuit of digital mastery and mutual support. Describe how your unique experiences, passions, and aspirations will enable you to thrive within this community. How do you envision actively contributing to the collaborative learning environment among your fellow CODE scholars, and what impact do you hope to make in the broader digital landscape or your chosen field?

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Drake Fine Arts Scholarships are available to select students who display exceptional talent in fine art, design, music, or theatre arts and who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts.

Program Specifics and Requirements 

• The Fine Arts Scholarship is renewable for up to four years.
• Scholarship award amount varies.
• Fine Arts Scholarships are merit-based and awarded based on demonstrated excellence in
  • Art & Design
  • Music
  • Theatre Arts
    
• Recipients must be incoming first-year or new transfer students enrolling in a bachelor's degree program within Fine Arts. Students pursuing a minor within Fine Arts or who are non-major participants are ineligible.
• Recipients must complete an undergraduate application to Drake University before a Fine Arts Scholarship application will be considered.
• Students applying for Fine Arts Scholarships in more than one Fine Arts area may only be awarded one Fine Arts Scholarship.
• Applications and auditions are reviewed on a rolling basis, pending availability of funds. Students are encouraged to apply and audition early, as funds are limited.
• Recipients of this scholarship will be notified in March.
• Recipients of the Fine Arts Scholarship are not eligible for the Drake Grant or Drake Supplemental Grant, but the Fine Arts Scholarship may be stacked with additional scholarships and aid from Drake, up to full tuition.

Art and Design Majors

Art & Design applicants must submit a portfolio of between six and eight images for studio art or graphic design, or a writing sample of no more than three pages analyzing a work of art, literature, or a relevant topic for art history.

Submit Your Portfolio

Music and Theatre Majors

Music and Theatre applicants must audition for department faculty must audition for department faculty. Find audition methods, requirements, and deadlines for Fine Arts Scholarships by selecting your area of interest:

• Department of Music Auditions
• Department of Theatre Auditions