Helveticahaus was formed not only to showcase the most revered font in the world, but also – and this is the really important thing – to inspire design students in the inland northwest.
What that means is that all Hh profits will go toward providing financial support for those earning graphic design degrees at Spokane Falls Community College – alma mater of Hh founders CK and Linda Anderson.
But it’s bigger than just those two. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee comprising design professionals, educators, and community leaders, each of whom appreciates the beauty of Helvetica, digs our stylin’ Tts, and believes in our mission.
The application window for the 2025-26 Helveticahaus scholarship is now officially open. Which means you should probably go ahead and apply. As in right now – because that very same window is gonna close for good at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 30.
2024 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Gavin Davis
It’s hard to say what Gavin will perform for his next gig. Music or graphic design? Either way, he’s got the talent to pull it off. The trained percussionist and graphic design student says music and design each have their own language, and “you need to grasp the norms and conventions before you can break them.” Gavin, we couldn’t agree more.
previous recipients
KAMBRIA SCHAFFER
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2024
ANTONI CARLSON
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2023
ELISABETH EMPEY
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2022
BREANNA STEWART
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2022
DINA CURTIS
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2022
MIKAEL LEIGHTY
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2022
TIERNEY VOGLER
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2022
JASON THOMAS
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2021
KSENIA “SUSHA” AKIMOVA
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2021
MADISON ALLEN
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2021
ROMAN DORR
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2020
ELIZABETH PIERCE
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2020
CODY THOMAS
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2020
TESSA VLAAR
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2019
JAYDRA ERCHUK-JOHNSON
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2018
JILL POLAND
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2018
TERESA MENDOZA EMBREY
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2018
ISABEL HEISLER
AAS, graphic design
Spokane Falls Community College, 2017
selection committee
HALEY ANDERSON
Haley Anderson loves all things design. Especially ampersands. In fact, the HOK/Seattle senior designer has a dream: to one day have her own line of and symbols.
LORRI JOHNSTON
From small-town girl to Seattle Art School instructor to business owner to art director, Lorri Johnston has accomplished more than most folks twice her age.
CARL HEIDLE
CK ANDERSON
A successful organization needs both brains and beauty at the top. CK Anderson offers neither – though he occasionally comes up with a good idea.
LINDA ANDERSON
Linda Anderson hasn’t worn a T-shirt since 1977. Nevertheless, her keen fashion sense ensures that Hh’s apparel sets a new standard in quality.
The Helveticahaus Scholarship Fund is managed by the Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation. Scholarships apply to the following academic year. Helveticahaus reserves the right to not award this scholarship if a suitable candidate cannot be found.