The Atlanta College of Art Scholars is a $15,000 per year scholarship is awarded to a limited number of accepted students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and have excelled in areas of art and design. Minimum requirements include a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, SAT/ACT score of 1220/27 or above or completion of an International Baccalaureate diploma program, demonstration of outstanding leadership potential and documentation of extracurricular activities, honors and awards. In addition, the student must demonstrate either extraordinary talent in the visual or performing arts (portfolio required) or strong interest in art history, architectural history, historic preservation or interior design (portfolio or research paper required).