Top 51 Graphic Design Scholarships in April 2024

The WJA Student Scholarships are funded by the Women's Jewelry Association, an organization that helps women in the jewelry and watch industries advance and develop professionally through networking, education, leadership development, and the provision of member services. Every year, their WJA Student Scholarships award up to $7,000 to multiple female or female-identifying students who are currently enrolled in a jewelry, metalsmithing, or watch program. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student pursuing a degree in a printing-related field, graphic communication, or publishing? If so, consider applying for the PGSF Full-Time Students Scholarship! The scholarship is open to students who are or will be enrolled in a printing or graphics program at a postsecondary institution within the United States. Each year, recipients can earn up to $5,000 per academic year. The scholarship can be renewed for up to four years of college as long as the student continues to meet basic eligibility requirements. If you are passionate about a career in graphic communications or printing and are looking for help funding your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you currently employed by a company in the graphic communications industry? Further, are you enrolled in an online or enrolled part-time in a printing or graphics program at a technical school, college, or university within the United States? If so, consider applying for the PGSF Part-Time Students Scholarship! The scholarship is open to individuals who are employed by a company in the graphics communications industry who are either enrolled part-time or in an online printing or graphics post-secondary program in the United States. Each year, recipients can earn up to $5,000 per academic year. The scholarship can be renewed for up to four years of college as long as the student continues to meet basic eligibility requirements. If you are passionate about graphic communications or printing and intend to continue your career in the field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Introducing the Exhibitus Scholarship for Students of Design! This prestigious opportunity is open to students pursuing a degree in the diverse field of design, including architectural design, graphic design, interior design, motion media design, and industrial design. Applicants must be current or prospective full-time students at accredited U.S. universities who are 18 years or older. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to showcase your talent and receive support for your educational journey!Show Less

Are you a high school senior or college student of at least 25% Asian of Pacific Islander heritage who is (or will be) pursuing a major in a performing or visual art field, journalism, and/or mass communications? If so, the Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to an Asian/Pacific Islander applicant with an impressive artistic portfolio and thoughtful essay about their art. The scholarship is funded by Against the Grain Productions, an organization dedicated to promoting leadership, unity, and artistry in the Asian American community. If you would like to display your artwork while receiving financial help for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student of at least 25% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry? Further, are or will you be majoring in fashion or graphic design? If so, consider applying for the LiveLikeLyLy Memorial Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple Asian/Pacific Islander current and incoming full-time college students majoring in Fashion or Graphic Design. The scholarship is offered by Against The Grain Productions, an organization that “produces educational, enlightening and entertaining events that drive awareness to Asian American culture and the arts.” The LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of Lyly Koenig Mendez, a skilled graphic designer, fashion designer, and former NFL cheerleader. If you want to live like Lyly and achieve your dreams in the creative arts, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an undergraduate upperclassman or graduate student from New Mexico who is attending a New Mexico four-year nonprofit or public educational institution to pursue a course of study related to advertising or communications? If so, you may be eligible for the American Advertising Federation-New Mexico (AAF-NM) Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards 1-2 awards worth up to $1,400 each to New Mexico residents at an in-state university who have a passion for advertising and/or communications. Eligible fields of study include business with a marketing emphasis, journalism with an advertising emphasis, strategic communications, advertising and marketing, or graphic design, fine art, photography, or illustration while maintaining a career focus in advertising or public relations. If you're a New Mexican undergraduate upperclassman or graduate student who is attending an in-state university to study advertising or communications-related fields, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research and Education (FOARE) Scholarship Program is funded by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), an organization that looks to be a passionate advocate and a progressive thought leader that protects, unites, and advances the interests of the out-of-home (OOH) advertising industry. Every year, the Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research and Education (FOARE) Scholarship Program awards $5,000 to multiple current and incoming postsecondary students. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a high school or college student pursuing a marketing, business, or graphic design-related certification or degree? Further, do you have an interest in generative AI? If so, consider applying for the Workamajig Generative AI + Human Design Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to the top applicant who either (1) creates an overview video that will be used to promote this contest in the future, (2) creates a stunning visual portrait of a college student at graduation, or (3) visually depicts the revolutionary new technology (Generative AI) in a picture or video. In addition, all applicants must write a 500-word essay (not using Generative AI) to describe "why companies should use human graphic designers alongside Generative AI, instead of only using Generative AI design tech, or only using traditional graphic designers without incorporating Generative AI." If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a professional craftsperson living in New Hampshire or within ten miles of its border wanting to pursue an educational activity to learn more or improve your skill in your chosen craft? If so, consider applying for the League of NH Craftsmen Craft Education Scholarship! On a rolling basis, the scholarship awards applicants the cost of their chosen educational activity to help support local craftspeople and enhance their skills and creativity. The scholarship committee is interested in supporting intensive educational activities that present creative approaches to learning such as workshops, courses, seminars, or other activities. If you're a New Hampshire or otherwise local (to NH) craftsperson wanting to pursue further education in your craft, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a middle or high school student with a love for creative writing or artwork? If so, consider applying for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards! The contest is broken up into 28 separate categories/competitions, each with its own age requirements and prompts. Winners will receive between $500 and $12,500, depending on the category. The awards are offered by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization with a mission to “identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.”  If you’re a middle or high school student who’s been wanting to put their creative skills to work, this may be a great opportunity for you. We encourage you to apply!Show Less