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 2024-25 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, June 7.

2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

Kambria Schaffer

What do Studio Ghibli, Dungeons & Dragons, and Baldur’s Gate have in common with this year’s winner? For Kambria, they’re more than just great entertainment. Anime, role-playing games, and video games often inspire her art and designs. And as Ursula tells Kiki in our favorite Miyazaki film, “We each need to find our own inspiration.” We’re so glad Kambria found hers.

previous recipients

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 Studio SC 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

Past president of AAF Spokane and college design instructor, Carl Heidle has some advice for young ‘uns: “Embrace failure.”

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.