The NOCCA Institute and its supporters have set up numerous funds to help NOCCA graduates on their journey toward a professional career in the arts. Some funds are dedicated to a particular department; others recognize not only achievement in a specific discipline, but also a student’s character and record of community service. Students cannot apply to these funds directly; they are nominated by the faculty in their departments.
Departmental awards
- Lee and Kathy Randall Award in Creative Writing
- Milly and George Denegre Award in Dance
- Helen Hill Memorial Award in Media Arts
- Make It Funky Award in Jazz
- Glennadora & James H. Perry Award in Vocal Music
- Freda M. Lupin Award in Musical Theatre
- Kuumba-Keener Award in Theatre
- Outstanding Graduate Award in Theatre Design
- The NOCCA Institute Collection Award (Visual Arts Purchase)
Special achievement awards
- The Helen A. Mervis Award for artistic and academic achievement and community service
- The Lisa Marie Catalanello Memorial Scholarship for visual arts achievement and generosity of spirit
- The Daniel Price Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Young Artists
- Seth Daniel P. Memorial Award for multi-disciplinary artistic accomplishment
- The Gary Barnett and Charles Jefferson Scholarship for visual arts achievement by an Orleans Parish student