Top 134 Art Scholarships in August 2026

Are you over 14 years of age, enrolled in high school or college, and enjoy making original artwork? If so, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest may be the perfect opportunity for you! Each year, the contest awards $10,000 to the applicant who submits the best holiday, greeting, or all-around holiday card. While the top ten finalists will be decided by a public vote, the final winner will be decided by a panel of judges. The contest is offered by The Gallery Collection, the “leading business-to-business online and mail order publisher of premium quality personalized Christmas, Holiday, and Everyday greeting cards in the United States.” If you’re a student aged 14 or older who wants to put their card-making skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Johan Siggesson Wildlife Photography Grant is an annual $500 grant created to support emerging photographers who are passionate about wildlife, nature, and conservation storytelling. Wildlife photography has the power to do more than document animals. At its best, it creates connection, respect, and awareness. This grant was created to encourage photographers who want to use their work to highlight the beauty, presence, and importance of the natural world. This annual grant is open to emerging photographers, students, and developing visual storytellers with an interest in wildlife photography and conservation. The winner will receive:​ $500 USD A feature on Johan Siggesson’s website Recognition for their work and creative vision The grant is open to applicants who meet one or more of the following:​ Students currently enrolled in a high school, college, university, or photography program Emerging photographers at the beginning of their photographic journey Individuals with a strong interest in wildlife, conservation, and visual storytelling Applicants from all countries are welcome. If you sound like a fit for this award, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Calvin Pritner was a long-time Theater faculty member at the California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA). Pritner brought his love of Shakespeare to CSSSA for nearly 20 years, and in honor of his lasting contributions to CSSSA, this scholarship is being offered to promising CSSSA students. The Cal Pritner Theater Scholarship is worth an incredible $10,000, meaning it could make a big difference when it comes time to pay for college! To be eligible for this special scholarship, applicants must be a CSSSA student who demonstrates excellence in theater. If you think you'd be a good candidate for this scholarship, we encourage you to toss your hat in the ring and submit an application! After you're done, don't forget to explore some of the other theater scholarships and California scholarships available through Scholarships360. Good luck and happy applying!Show Less

The arts, whether in the form of film, dance, animation, music, writing, or theatre, bring joy to so many lives. They are a way for people to express their emotions and experiences, and even create other worlds for others to relate to and enjoy. If you have a passion for creative arts and have attended a California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA), the Herb Alpert Emerging Young Artists Scholarship may be a great fit for you! To qualify for the scholarship, individuals must have previously attended a California State Summer School for the Arts. In addition, they must plan to pursue an art-related field in college. Each year, 21 CSSSA students receive awards ranging from a one-time scholarship of $2,500 to a four-year scholarship totaling $40,000. To be considered for the scholarship, students must be nominated and chosen during the CSSSA summer session - no additional application is required. Looking for other scholarships you may be eligible for? Consider checking out our other art scholarships, music scholarships, dance scholarships, and theater scholarships. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The Tommy Tranchin Award was established to support students with physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities who have shown promise or passion in a chosen field of interest. The award is intended to support creative projects, performances, training activities, and participation in workshops, seminars, and competitions, rather than the costs associated with obtaining a degree. Creative proposals for new work are especially encouraged. Applicants must be students in North Texas in grade levels 8 through 12 and want to participate in an activity that will help strengthen their skills in their particular area of interest. To apply, each applicant must propose an activity that will promote their personal development in their particular field of interest. If you're a North Texas student looking for help funding your passions and creative pursuits, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a passionate American puppeteer with some professional puppeteering experience, a university degree in the field, or a serious commitment to the art form? Further, do you dream of expanding your horizons and studying puppetry outside the U.S.? If so, consider applying for the UNIMA-USA Puppetry Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to help passionate American puppeteers pursue classes and training while abroad. The scholarship is provided by UNIMA-USA, an organization with a mission to “promote international understanding and friendship through the art of puppetry.” If you could use a hand in paying off some of your international puppetry training costs, we encourage you to apply to the UNIMA-USA Puppetry Scholarship!Show Less

Are you a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for photojournalism? If so, consider applying for The James Alan Cox Foundation Student Photojournalism Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards Digital SLR cameras to five high school students and $2,500 to six post-secondary students who submit photojournalistic images and news videos that “tell a story.” While high school applicants may only submit photographs, post-secondary students may choose to submit either five (5) digital photos or two (2) videos with a maximum duration of three minutes each. In addition to their photos or videos, applicants must also submit an online application, an essay explaining their photos/videos, a school transcript, financial data, and two letters of recommendation. Bear in mind that high school and undergraduate applicants must be in at least their second/sophomore year. If you’re passionate about photography and want to be rewarded for your efforts and talents, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship Program is open to Virginia residents who are professional artists or art or art history students who demonstrate exceptional creative ability in their chosen discipline. Applicants must select one discipline to apply for, and submit appropriate samples of their work for this category. Submissions are not judged within these disciplines, but instead within eligibility categories (Professional, Graduate, Undergraduate) across all disciplines. Recipients can earn between $2,000 and $8,000, depending on one's eligibility category. If you're a professional artist or art/art history student in Virginia, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Persons Case Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for those studying in the arts, humanities, and social sciences fields to advance gender equality. This scholarship is open to women, men, and gender-diverse individuals who are Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, or Protected Persons who are residents of or currently residing in Alberta. Undergraduate applicants must be registered (full or part-time) students in an approved Alberta post-secondary institution, while graduate applicants must be Alberta residents who are registered (full or part-time) in a graduate program in Alberta or elsewhere. Indigenous students, racialized students and students living with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Forty students will be selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their studies. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in your field!Show Less

The NSHSS Performing Arts: Dance Scholarship is for rising high school students graduating sometime in the upcoming three years, as well as recently graduated high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary skill or interest in dance. NSHSS has created this scholarship dedicated to those interested in pursuing their studies in the performing arts. A portion of the application requires the applicant to submit a short video (no more than 5 minutes) of their performance. In addition to the video, they must also submit a short description of their piece. If you're a rising high school student or current college freshman, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more, and dance on!Show Less

Creative outlets, such as music, are an amazing way to destress, express your emotions and imagination, and even earn a scholarship! If you're an NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars) member who enjoys expressing themselves through music, look no further than the NSHSS Performing Arts: Music Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is annually awarded to two (2) NSHSS members who are planning to pursue a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree in performing arts (with a special interest in music). Applicants must also have a minimum 3.5 GPA and submit one (1) recommendation letter, a ~5-minute performance video, a short description of their piece, a ~500-word essay, a colored headshot of themselves, a transcript, and a resume to be considered for the scholarship. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply and explore other music scholarships available through Scholarships360. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The NSHSS Performing Arts: Theater Scholarship is for rising high school students with a passion, exemplary skill, or interest in theater. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.5 GPA to qualify. Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 each to two (2) dedicated students pursuing studies in the performing arts. To apply, students must submit a video of no more than 5 minutes of a selected performance of theirs, a short description of the piece, a ~500-word essay explaining what inspired them to pursue theater, an educator recommendation letter, a resume, a transcript, and a colored headshot of themselves. If you're a high school student with a passion for theater, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school student with a passion for visual arts? If so, the NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, two (2) $1,000 awards for photography submissions for the scholarship, and two (2) $1,000 awards will be given for painting/drawing/mixed media/digital art submissions. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and submit photos of their artwork, a title and description for their submission (up to 200 words), a letter of recommendation, a resume, a transcript, and a colored headshot of themselves. If you're a college-bound high school student with a passion for the visual arts, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The NSHSS Film and Video Production Scholarship is for rising high school students graduating sometime in the next three years, as well as recently graduated high school seniors. To apply, students must submit "an artistic representation of a day in [their] life through film," and include the title and description of their submission (4 to 5 lines) consisting of what inspired the work, how it was created, and the intent. Entries will be judged by their expression of a clear theme, quality of the storyline and script, creativity and originality, production quality, and editing. If you're a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or recent graduate with a passion for film, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school senior or college student interested in photo editing? If so, check out the Pretty Photoshop Actions Annual Scholarship! The scholarship is open to current or prospective college students who are looking to fund their education and write an essay-style tutorial for Adobe Photoshop. A photography business called Pretty Presents & Actions offers the scholarship award annually. The company was started in 2009 and is passionate about providing photo editing services and photography-related products to an international audience. Each year, the business awards $500 to help the lucky recipient pay for their college degree. If you’re a student interested in Adobe Photoshop and looking to fund your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The YoungArts Competition is funded by YoungArts, an organization that identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential, and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. Every year, their YoungArts Competition awards up to $10,000 to multiple high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors passionate about dance, music, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, singing, or writing who submit a written piece or video showcasing their talents. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship in Multiple Disciplines (The University of Newcastle) allows postdoctoral candidates to undertake research of importance to the University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia. While projects are welcomed in all disciplines, preference may be shown to those relating to the University of Newcastle's four engagement priorities: better/healthier living, connected communities, next generation resources, and growing industries. Such research is important to the bilateral, growing relationship between the United States and Australia. This award will provide scholars with an opportunity to contribute to this relationship and within their area of priority that is relevant to the future of the world. To apply, interested applicants must contact the university to obtain the required letter of invitation, and have completed their Ph.D. in or after January 2022. If you're a Ph.D. or Terminal Degree holder interested in conducting research at The University of Newcastle, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "Fulbright-Scotland Distinguished Scholar at the Glasgow School of Art" Award is open to artists and academics interested in conducting projects (including artistic ones) and teaching courses in select arts, humanities, and social science fields at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. The selected scholar will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the university through seminars, public lectures, and curriculum development in any discipline within the institution for six months. To apply, interested individuals must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. Keep on reading for more information!Show Less

The "Postdoctoral Scholar Award" is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and assisting faculty and students in the arts, education, humanities, geology, or the social sciences at Taiwanese universities. As part of the research requirement, selected scholars may expect to collaborate with Taiwanese faculty, and present lectures, seminars, and workshops as arranged by the host institution. To apply, interested students should obtain a letter of invitation from their potential host institution. Applicants without an invitation letter may indicate preferred affiliations, but Fulbright Taiwan will arrange and finalize all affiliations in consultation with potential hosts. If you're a doctorate or terminal degree holder wanting to work at an educational institution in Taiwan, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The "Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies" award is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in American Studies at universities throughout Finland. Selected scholars will be required to teach one survey course per semester to third-year Bachelor's students, as well as teach one seminar per semester in their area of expertise to master's level students. Scholars will also be invited to participate in the program's Ph.D. seminar and in the development of the North American Studies program in general, be encouraged to give occasional guest lectures at other Finnish universities, and be invited to participate in Fulbright Finland Foundation activities as an application reviewer and interviewer. To apply, submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. To learn more about the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

Fulbright Canada and Carleton University have established dedicated research chairs in support of educational programming and research. This opportunity will allow extraordinary American scholars and top-tier applied researchers to spend one academic year as a visiting research scholar working in a targeted area of academic inquiry. Eligible topics of inquiry include the Arts and Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Innovation, Environmental Science, Society, Policy, and Media. Applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

Are you a prospective college student who's an intermediate or advanced dancer? If so, you may be interested in applying for the Joan Myers Brown Equity Scholarship! The scholarship is open to college-bound, intermediate and advanced dancers between 7 and 22 years of age. It is offered by the Francisco Gella Dance Works with the intention to teach young dancers and support them on their dance journey, and was created in honor of Joan Myers Brown. Joan was a famed entrepreneur, artist, and visionary, who believed that every motivated student can succeed when given the right opportunities. Thus, the scholarship allows young and passionate applicants to earn awards in varying amounts (up to 100% of their tuition) to help them fulfill their dance and educational dreams. If you are a dancer looking for a way to fund your dancing education, we encourage you to apply! P.S.: Bear in mind that the early deadlines for the Summer and Fall programs fall on February 15th and September 10th, respectively, while the late deadlines for the programs fall on April 30th and October 15th.Show Less

Are you pursuing a career in music, sound, or the entertainment technology industry? If so, you should check out the Lamond Gennext Award (previously the NAMM President’s Innovation Award)! This scholarship is open to college students enrolled in a two- or four-year university program to prepare for a career in the music, sound, or entertainment technology industry.  Scholarship recipients have gone on to enjoy successful careers in music performance, music education, media, sound engineering, event technology, management, marketing, and more. If you’re passionate about music and you’re seeking funds to help pay for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Do you reside in Clark or Floyd County, Indiana? If, so then you may be eligible for the Arts Scholarship Fund in Memory of Conrad and Anna Mae Adella Duffee! This $4,000 scholarship is offered to high school seniors residing in Clark or Floyd County who are passionate about pursuing a degree in the arts. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, graduate with a minimum Core 40 diploma or equivalent, and attend an accredited two or four-year college or university. While students of all races and ethnicities are welcome to apply, preference will be given to a racial minority student. To find similar scholarships that you could qualify for, browse Scholarships360 for other Indiana scholarships. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

If you've ever wanted to design or distribute the designs you see on posters, labels, bottles, banners, or even web pages, majoring in graphic arts and/or printing may be the right choice for you. Better yet, if you are, and you're (a) graduating from a Clark County high school or (b) enrolling in the graphic communications program at Prosser School of Technology, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana may have the perfect scholarship for you! The Raymond Rhodes Memorial Scholarship for Printing Technology & Graphic Arts annually awards up to $2,000 to an applicant seeking a full-time, post-secondary education and who will be pursuing a career in the graphic arts or printing technology. Applicants must also either (a) plan to enroll at the Prosser School of Technology or (b) have graduated from one of the following Clark County high schools: Borden, Charlestown, Clarksville, Henryville, Jeffersonville, New Washington, Our Lady of Providence, or Silver Creek High School. While preference will be given to those pursuing a career in printing technology (press, prepress, or bindery operations), it is not a requirement to apply. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. Keep on reading to learn more, and don't forget to check out these other graphic design scholarships and scholarships for Indiana residents. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less