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Top 120 Art Scholarships in March 2024

Written by Maria Geiger

Maria Geiger is Director of Content at Scholarships360. She is a former online educational technology instructor and adjunct writing instructor. In addition to education reform, Maria’s interests include viewpoint diversity, blended/flipped learning, digital communication, and integrating media/web tools into the curriculum to better facilitate student engagement. Maria earned both a B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature from Monmouth University, an M. Ed. in Education from Monmouth University, and a Virtual Online Teaching Certificate (VOLT) from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Updated: March 2nd, 2024

Think that all the “good” scholarships are for academics, sports, or volunteering? Think again, creative artists! There are countless scholarships out there for art education, including visual arts scholarships, graphic design, music, theater, and more.

A few of the fine arts scholarships require essays, some involve Duck Tape, and some ask for an artist’s portfolio, but all are worth a look. These scholarships for artists are also a great way to prove that your artistic skills stand out from the crowd!

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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Scholarships360

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1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels

Offered by Scholarships360

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The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to go to college, a graduate student who’s in a master’s program, or an adult learner who wants to return to school, you are eligible for our no essay scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to students who get the most out of Scholarships360 scholarships and content. You will be a strong applicant if you apply to scholarships with the Scholarships360 platform. Finalists for this scholarship will be interviewed about their process for funding their education.Show Less

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Apply

$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Sallie Mae

Easy Application
1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

Offered by Sallie Mae

Easy Application

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for…

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

1 award worth $2,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students
Apply

Creativity Takes Courage Scholarship for Art Students

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Scholarships360

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1 award worth $500
Deadline Jan 31, 2025
Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students

Offered by Scholarships360

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This award is open to students studying any form of visual and/or performing arts who write an essay expressing their views on creativity and courage.…Show More

This award is open to students studying any form of visual and/or performing arts who write an essay expressing their views on creativity and courage.…Show More

This award is open to students studying any form of visual and/or performing arts who write an essay expressing their views on creativity and courage. The French artist Henri Matisse once said, “another word for creativity is courage.” Artists can be loved and appreciated for their work, but they also have the potential to be criticized and rejected. Releasing art into the world involves overcoming fear and self-doubt. Even the most successful artists grapple with questions like “am I good enough?” or “will people like this?” If you’re a creative student who has ever struggled with these questions, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship! See the “Application Information” section below for details regarding the essay prompt. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application! Show Less

1 award worth $500
Deadline Jan 31, 2025
Grade Level HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students
Apply

$40,000 BigFuture Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by The College Board

Easy Application
Multiple awards worth up to $40,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Sophomores & Juniors

Offered by The College Board

Easy Application

Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.

Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.

Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.

Multiple awards worth up to $40,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Sophomores & Juniors
Apply

Frame My Future Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Church Hill Classics

5 awards worth $2,000
Deadline Mar 15, 2024
Grade Level College & Graduate Students

Offered by Church Hill Classics

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student excited about your future? Consider applying for the Frame My Future scholarship! The Frame My Future scholarship awards…Show More

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student excited about your future? Consider applying for the Frame My Future scholarship! The Frame My Future scholarship awards…Show More

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student excited about your future? Consider applying for the Frame My Future scholarship! The Frame My Future scholarship awards $2,000 to five different students each year who submit visual representations of what their future will look like. In addition to their artwork, applicants must submit an essay (500 words or less) in which they explain the meaning of their piece. If you’d like to create your own future (in art/visual form), we encourage you to apply! This is a great opportunity to imagine your future while setting up for it, too.Show Less

5 awards worth $2,000
Deadline Mar 15, 2024
Grade Level College & Graduate Students
Get Started

Niche $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Niche

Easy Application
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels

Offered by Niche

Easy Application

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Apply

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest

Offered by VFW Auxiliary

Multiple awards worth up to $33,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Students

Offered by VFW Auxiliary

Are you a high school student interested in making art? If so, consider applying for the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest! The contest is…Show More

Are you a high school student interested in making art? If so, consider applying for the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest! The contest is…Show More

Are you a high school student interested in making art? If so, consider applying for the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest! The contest is open to students grades 9-12 who submit a two-dimensional art piece depicting patriotism. This scholarship is offered by VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States) Auxiliary, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing services for veterans and honoring them and their families. They started the contest in 1979 to encourage patriotism in youths and recognize their artistry. Every year, the scholarship offers multiple awards totaling $34,000 to the first-place winners from each state. If you want to make art about patriotism and are looking for a scholarship opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $33,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Students
Get Started

Ocean Awareness Art Contest

Offered by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs

Multiple awards worth up to $1,500
Deadline Jun 10, 2024
Grade Level High School Students

Offered by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs

Are you an 11 - 18 year old who has a passion for saving the environment and/or the ocean? Additionally, would you like to make…Show More

Are you an 11 - 18 year old who has a passion for saving the environment and/or the ocean? Additionally, would you like to make…Show More

Are you an 11 - 18 year old who has a passion for saving the environment and/or the ocean? Additionally, would you like to make a statement about the impact of climate change through writing, artwork, or even dance? You might consider applying for the Ocean Awareness Art Contest! Dedicated to encouraging the next generation to get involved in ocean conservation (and environmentalism as a whole), the contest asks its applicants to create a piece of artwork that reflects an impact/aspect of the current environmental crisis and its effect on the ocean. Each year has a specific theme to focus on, with this year being climate change. If you would like to make a statement about climate change’s impact on the ocean through art, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $1,500
Deadline Jun 10, 2024
Grade Level High School Students
Get Started

$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Bold.org

Easy Application
1 award worth $25,000
Deadline Apr 1, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels

Offered by Bold.org

Easy Application

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

1 award worth $25,000
Deadline Apr 1, 2024
Grade Level All Grade Levels
Apply

Liam Hood Scholarship Fund

Offered by The Alaska Community Foundation

1 award worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 15, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior

Offered by The Alaska Community Foundation

Are you a graduating high school senior from Alaska who is planning to pursue a four-year degree and has a demonstrated interest in music or…Show More

Are you a graduating high school senior from Alaska who is planning to pursue a four-year degree and has a demonstrated interest in music or…Show More

Are you a graduating high school senior from Alaska who is planning to pursue a four-year degree and has a demonstrated interest in music or art? If so, consider applying for the Liam Hood Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to one incoming undergraduate student from Alaska who has been involved in music or art either through a high school course or an extracurricular activity. This scholarship was established in honor of Liam Hood, a "playful, curious, and creative boy who loved the outdoors, was eager to learn and experience new things," and had a passion for all things nature and art-related. If you have an interest in music or art just like Liam and are an Alaskan high school senior planning to pursue a post-secondary education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

1 award worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 15, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior
Get Started

Autism Can Do Scholarship

Offered by John's Crazy Socks

3 awards worth $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline Mar 15, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students

Offered by John's Crazy Socks

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student who has been diagnosed with autism? Further, would you like to create an original sock design? If…Show More

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student who has been diagnosed with autism? Further, would you like to create an original sock design? If…Show More

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student who has been diagnosed with autism? Further, would you like to create an original sock design? If so, consider applying for the Autism Can Do Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000, respectively, to the top three applicants who submit the best sock designs. In addition to the monetary reward, the first-place winner will have their sock design sold in "John's Crazy Socks" online shop. If you're autistic and enjoy fashion or sock design, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

3 awards worth $1,000 - $5,000
Deadline Mar 15, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors & College Students
Get Started

$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by CollegeXpress

Easy Application
1 award worth $10,000
Deadline May 1, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors

Offered by CollegeXpress

Easy Application

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

1 award worth $10,000
Deadline May 1, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Apply

Rogene Russell Scholarship Fund

Offered by The Dallas Foundation

1 award worth $3,000 - $10,000
Deadline Mar 24, 2024
Grade Level College Students

Offered by The Dallas Foundation

Are you a college-bound, graduating senior or alumni of Booker T. Washington High School, or a current student or alumni of the Fine Arts Chamber…Show More

Are you a college-bound, graduating senior or alumni of Booker T. Washington High School, or a current student or alumni of the Fine Arts Chamber…Show More

Are you a college-bound, graduating senior or alumni of Booker T. Washington High School, or a current student or alumni of the Fine Arts Chamber Players' music education initiatives? Further, will you be pursuing an undergraduate music program at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, or conservatory of music in the U.S.? If so, the Rogene Russell Scholarship Fund may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to an applicant who shows an aptitude for classical composition, instrumental music, or vocal music, and who has the desire to pursue a college degree but requires financial assistance to do so. If you're a graduating senior or alumni of Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas or the Fine Arts Chamber Players' music education initiatives, and you wish to pursue a music-oriented undergraduate education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

1 award worth $3,000 - $10,000
Deadline Mar 24, 2024
Grade Level College Students
Get Started

Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund

Offered by Blumenthal Performing Arts

2 awards worth up to $10,000
Deadline Mar 25, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors & College Underclassmen

Offered by Blumenthal Performing Arts

Are you a Charlotte, North Carolina or Knoxville, Tennessee-area high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore planning to pursue a non-performing career in theater?…Show More

Are you a Charlotte, North Carolina or Knoxville, Tennessee-area high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore planning to pursue a non-performing career in theater?…Show More

Are you a Charlotte, North Carolina or Knoxville, Tennessee-area high school senior, college freshman, or college sophomore planning to pursue a non-performing career in theater? If so, you might consider applying for the Gordon Hay Scholarship! This scholarship is open to students residing within 125 miles of Charlotte, NC or Knoxville, TN who are pursuing a non-performing career in theater and exemplify a strong pursuit of personal excellence, commitment to community engagement, artistic or technical accomplishment, and who have a record of scholarly achievement. Eligible non-performance areas of theater include (but are not limited to): playwriting, set, costume, lighting, or sound design, arts administration, stage management, production management, and technical direction. If you're a student residing near Charlotte, North Carolina or Knoxville, Tennessee, and have a passion for the non-performance areas of theater, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

2 awards worth up to $10,000
Deadline Mar 25, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors & College Underclassmen
Get Started

$1,000 Appily Easy College Money Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Appily

Easy Application
Monthly awards worth $1,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshman, High School Sophomore, High School Junior, College Freshman & College Sophomore

Offered by Appily

Easy Application

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be…Show More

This easy scholarship from Appily is open to U.S. high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027) and college transfer students. One scholarship will be awarded each month.Show Less

Monthly awards worth $1,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshman, High School Sophomore, High School Junior, College Freshman & College Sophomore
Apply

Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund

Offered by Blumenthal Arts

Multiple awards worth up to $10,000
Deadline Mar 25, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior

Offered by Blumenthal Arts

Are you a high school senior from the Charlotte (NC) region who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in an arts discipline (e.g. music, dance,…Show More

Are you a high school senior from the Charlotte (NC) region who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in an arts discipline (e.g. music, dance,…Show More

Are you a high school senior from the Charlotte (NC) region who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in an arts discipline (e.g. music, dance, theatre, technical theatre, film, digital arts, studio arts, arts administration, arts education, etc.)? If so, consider applying for the Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $10,000 to one to two students from the Charlotte Region who submit the best ~1-page responses to the question "You have now graduated college, what is your big dream?" Applicants from the following counties are eligible to apply: Alexander, Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanley, and Union in North Carolina, or Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster, or York in South Carolina. If you're a high school senior from an eligible county and will be pursuing an arts degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Multiple awards worth up to $10,000
Deadline Mar 25, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior
Get Started

Virginia PTA Scholarships

Offered by Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers

Multiple awards worth $500
Deadline Mar 30, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior

Offered by Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers

Virginia PTA annually awards $500 scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students who are members of an active PTA/PTSA in good standing. There are four…Show More

Virginia PTA annually awards $500 scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students who are members of an active PTA/PTSA in good standing. There are four…Show More

Virginia PTA annually awards $500 scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students who are members of an active PTA/PTSA in good standing. There are four types of scholarships offered: the College/University Scholarship for students enrolled in a four-year academic degree program, the Technical Scholarship for students enrolled in a two or three-year approved technical, vocational, and associate degree program, the Fine Arts Scholarship for students enrolled in school of arts, college of design or institute of the arts degree program, and the Special Education Scholarship for students with a current Individual Education Plan-IEP who are entering an approved technical, vocational, associate degree or a four-year academic program. The scholarships are awarded based on a demonstrated commitment to, and engagement in, volunteerism and community service. If you're a college-bound high school senior and PTA/PTSA member from Virginia, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Multiple awards worth $500
Deadline Mar 30, 2024
Grade Level High School Senior
Get Started

$5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Christian Connector

Easy Application
1 award worth $5,000
Deadline May 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors

Offered by Christian Connector

Easy Application

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian…

Students applying to the $5,000 Christian Connector Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, or 2027) interested in attending a Christian university or college.

1 award worth $5,000
Deadline May 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Apply

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

Offered by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

10 awards worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

Offered by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Are you pursuing a degree in visual arts? You might consider applying for the CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship! This scholarship is open to Black…Show More

Are you pursuing a degree in visual arts? You might consider applying for the CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship! This scholarship is open to Black…Show More

Are you pursuing a degree in visual arts? You might consider applying for the CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship! This scholarship is open to Black high school seniors, college, and graduate students who are studying fields such as architecture, ceramics, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, and video production. The scholarship is funded by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses, an organization comprised of the wives and husbands of African American members of the U.S. Congress. Since 1988, the organization has awarded more than $9 million in scholarships to deserving students. If you’re passionate about visual arts and are seeking funds to help pay for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

10 awards worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
Get Started

CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship

Offered by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

10 awards worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

Offered by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Are you a current or prospective Black/African American college student majoring in a performing arts field? If so, you might be interested in applying for…Show More

Are you a current or prospective Black/African American college student majoring in a performing arts field? If so, you might be interested in applying for…Show More

Are you a current or prospective Black/African American college student majoring in a performing arts field? If so, you might be interested in applying for the CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship! The scholarship is open to African American and Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in performing arts. Eligible arts include theater, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching band, and more. The scholarship is offered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBC), a Washington, D.C.-based educational foundation with a mission to “advance the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy, and educating the public.” Since 2000, their Performing Arts scholarship has vowed to support Black students in the performing arts and honor Curtis Mayfield, an influential singer-songwriter and soul musician. Every year, ten lucky recipients earn $5,000 paid directly to their academic institutions. If you are a Black/African American student passionate about obtaining a performing arts degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

10 awards worth $5,000
Deadline Mar 31, 2024
Grade Level High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students
Get Started
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How to win art scholarships

Now that you’ve got a long list of art scholarships, it’s time to start applying! Crafting the perfect application can take some work, but we are here to help you through. Check out our guides on how to start and end a scholarship essay, how to write a winning scholarship essay, and the best ways to respond to a “Why do you deserve this scholarship?” prompt. We’ll also help you tailor your writing to 250 or 500 word limits, and write a scholarship resume. Good luck!

Related: Top photography scholarships

Resources for art students

Students who are pursuing art as a career will have to learn how to meld their personal work with their professional life, in order to make money. One great way to learn how to do this is through professional organizations. Here are a few to consider joining:

Society of Illustrators

This non-profit offers networking opportunities, invitations to exhibits, art education programs, and a whole lot more. It also offers introductory membership pricing for students early in their careers. If you are an illustrator be sure to consider this organization!

National Association of Independent Artists

This organization works to help improve the economic situation of students of the fine arts. They help artists put on shows, advocate for their rights, and much more.

American Federation of Musicians

This organization has members all across the US and Canada who collaborate on projects, offer emergency funds in times of crisis, and much more. This is a great way to connect with other musicians and get an idea of what being a professional musician is like.

Also see: Top 10 summer art programs for high school students

Summary of art scholarships

So, you can see by now that there are art scholarships out there for artists in every field. If you are an artist interested in climate change, be sure to check out the Ocean Awareness Art Scholarship. And if your interest lies in illustration, don’t miss the Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship! Meanwhile, jazz musicians should be sure to apply for the Jazz at the Ballroom Scholarship.

Remember, many of these scholarships have more specific requirements in addition to artform. You might find opportunities for students with a high GPA, graduate students, African American students, or Asian American students. At the end of the day, make sure to keep looking until you find the right fit for you, and be sure to check our free scholarship search tool for more opportunities!

College-Specific Art Scholarships

Always check in with your college or university (or colleges you are interested in) for art scholarship opportunities. Many colleges award scholarships for students with particular talents in the arts.

Generally, college-specific scholarships for art require students to submit a portfolio, which will be the central part of your application for an artistic scholarship.

Here are some colleges and universities that offer specific art scholarships:

Denison University (Granville, OH)

  • Denison offers the Michele Myers Fellowship in the Arts for talented visual artists.

Drew University (Madison, NJ)

  • The Drew Scholarship for the Arts is worth $1,000 per year over four years.

Kenyon College (Gambier, OH)

  • Kenyon offers scholarships worth $15,000 per year renewable to studio artists.

Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)

  • SMU offers scholarships to artists that vary in scholarship amount. However, the average scholarship is $5,000 per year.

St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN)

  • St. Olaf offers talent-based scholarships to artists that are valued at $6,000 per year renewable.

Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC)

  • Wake Forest offers scholarships valued at $64,000, which equals $8,000 per semester, renewable for eight semesters of undergraduate study (20 scholarships are awarded each year)

Top Easy Scholarships of March 2024

Scholarship
Amount
Deadline
Apply Link
Scholarship:
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
Amount:

$10,000

Deadline:

June 30, 2024

Jun 30, 2024

Apply
Scholarship Details +

Easy scholarship open to all US-based high school, college, community college and graduate students.

Scholarship:
$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship
Amount:

$2,000

Deadline:

March 31, 2024

Mar 31, 2024

Apply
Scholarship Details +

Easy $2,000 monthly scholarship. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school!

Scholarship:
$40,000 BigFuture Scholarship
Amount:

$40,000

Deadline:

March 31, 2024

Mar 31, 2024

Apply
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Open to US-based high school students in the class of 2025 and 2026 - no essay, no minimum GPA, and no citizenship requirements.

Scholarship:
Niche $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
Amount:

$10,000

Deadline:

March 31, 2024

Mar 31, 2024

Apply
Scholarship Details +

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year

Frequently asked questions about art scholarships

How do you get a scholarship for art?



A great first place to start is this list! We have vetted all of the art scholarships listed here to ensure that they are great opportunities for art students. You should also check the websites of each institution that you are interested in. For example, Kenyon College’s art department offers a $15,000-per-year scholarship to some studio art applicants.

If you’re looking for an art scholarship, it’s also a good idea to get a portfolio in order. This guide contains advice from professors and art graduates who tell you exactly how to make your portfolio pop out to admissions officers. Remember to work both on your pieces and your artist statements. 

Another great idea for art students is to look into local scholarships. Smaller scholarships like these typically have less applicants, and therefore each student has a better chance of winning. Try talking to your guidance counselor or consult community resources to find opportunities.

Does FAFSA cover art school?

In short, yes! You can use FAFSA funding, such as the Pell Grant and federal student loans, for any accredited undergraduate institution in the United States. If you are applying to a graduate art program, you won’t be able to use the Pell Grant or Stafford Loans, but you can take out unsubsidized or PLUS loans.

Can you use Pell Grants to pay for art school?

As long as your art school is an accredited undergraduate institution, you can use Pell Grants to pay for it! These provide up to $6,495 per year, as of the 2021-2022 school year. That’s a huge help when it comes time to pay tuition. Make sure to fill out the FAFSA on time to qualify for Pell Grants and other federal aid.

To get an art scholarship do you need to major in art?



The answer to this question depends on a few factors. Let’s say you’re a high school senior applying for art scholarships. If you are applying to art schools, these schools might not offer any majors other than art. In that case, if you win an art scholarship, you will have to use it at that school, and so, you will have to major in art.

But let’s say you’re a high school senior who makes art but aren’t sure if you want to major in it just yet. You can still earn art scholarships! Whether they are from your school or another organization, you should qualify for most art scholarships. Students just going into high school typically don’t know their major yet, and so they won’t expect you to pursue an arts degree to earn that scholarship. For example, Kenyon College’s $15,000-per-year scholarship for art does not require that students end up majoring in it.

One notable possible exception to this rule is students who earn renewable scholarships. If a scholarship is contingent on you being an art major and you switch majors, you might not be able to renew it. You typically won’t have to pay back your initial award, but you won’t keep earning.

If you are already in school and you decide to apply for art scholarship, the answer will vary on a case-by-case basis. Some scholarships might require that you major or minor in art. Others may judge your application solely on your portfolio and essays.

Are there art history scholarships?



Yes! Several of the scholarships on this list are open to art history majors. Students looking for art history scholarships may also find useful results in our history scholarships page.

Can you get a scholarship for being good at art?



Absolutely! Let’s say you are especially talented with ceramics. If you include photos of your work in your applications’ portfolio, colleges may be likely to offer you merit-based aid for your artistic talent. You can also apply to art-specific scholarships such as the ones on this list.

Also see: Do I have to pay back FAFSA money?

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