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[Page 4] Top Art Scholarships (Updated August 2025)
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WoodaWorx Music Scholarship
Funded byKelvin "Wu10" WootenAmount
$5,000Deadline
Jul 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support underrepresented students who are pursuing careers in the music industry.- Field of Study: Music
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners91Bayli Lake Memorial Scholarship for Creative Excellence
Funded byLake FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jul 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Bayli Lake by supporting students who share her passion for art.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Background: First-generation college student
- Field of Study: Art
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner92Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts
Funded byMartha R. AriasAmount
$7,500Deadline
May 13, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support underrepresented women who are in need of financial support to pursue their artistic dreams.- Education Level: High school student accepted to a two or four-year college or an arts institute
- Race/Ethnicity: Black or Latina
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Financial Need
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners93WCEJ Thornton Foundation Music & Art Scholarship
Funded byWC & EJ Thornton FoundationAmount
$20,000Deadline
Jul 01, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will be awarded to students who have big aspirations for their artistic career.- Interest: Music and/or Art
- Education: Current undergraduate student or a high school graduate/senior who will be enrolled in an undergraduate program by August 2025
Scholarship is awarded to
20 winners94Minority Student Art Scholarship
Funded byMelu Ortiz RuizAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 01, 2021Education Level
AnyThe Minority Student Art Scholarship will be awarded to one student from a minority background who has big aspirations for their artistic career.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner95Wheezy Creator Scholarship
Funded byCraig BenzineAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 14, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support one brave and ambitious creator who has a brilliant vision and purpose for what they would like to create.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner96Cynthia Lennon Scholarship for Girls
Funded byJulian LennonAmount
$1,000Deadline
Mar 17, 2021Education Level
AnyThe Cynthia Lennon Scholarship for Girls will support one young woman attending high school in the USA who has a passion for the arts.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
2 winners97Make Your Mark BIPOC Arts Scholarship
Funded byGrind Arts CompanyAmount
$2,500Deadline
Apr 02, 2021Education Level
AnyIn an effort to jumpstart the career of BIPOC creators, this grant will be awarded to an up-and-coming artist(s) of color to create a short piece that exists at the intersection of dance, theater, and film. We hope that the work you create from this grant will be something that you can have forever, and use as a tool to begin your journey as an artist.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner98Larry Van Craeynest "Master Your Craft" Scholarship
Funded byMetal Arts AcademyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 30, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support two undergraduate students who are committed to mastering their craft in the art of jewelry fabrication, woodworking, or the metal arts.- Field of Study: Jewelry Fabrication, Woodworking, or the Metal Arts
- Education Level: Current Undergraduate Student
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners99Mirajur Rahman Self Expression Scholarship
Funded byMirajur RahmanAmount
$500Deadline
Jul 19, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support one high school artistic creator who wants to express themselves creatively through their preferred mode of art/creation.- Interests: Artistic Creator
Scholarship is awarded to
0 winners100SkipSchool Scholarship
Funded bySkip SchoolAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 14, 2021Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will be awarded to one undergraduate student pursuing a degree in STEM and/or the arts and would like to continue critically engaging both hemispheres of their brain in their studies.- Major of interest: STEAM-related field
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner101Terry Crews "Creative Courage" Scholarship
Funded byTerry CrewsAmount
$20,000Deadline
Feb 01, 2022Education Level
AnyIn an effort to continue to lift up those in need, the Terry Crews "Creative Courage" Scholarship is designed to create more opportunities for struggling artists chasing their dreams.- Passion: Art/Creative Expression
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner102Artists and Writers in the Community Scholarship
Funded byConner CowanAmount
$500Deadline
Mar 31, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to encourage artists and writers to complete their degrees and pursue their creative passions.- Degree of Interest: Wants a BA or MFA degree
- Career of Interest: Artist or writer
- Experience: Has a creative portfolio
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner103Frances Loretta Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFrances Loretta MemorialAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 16, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is meant for a student who is passionate about learning, the arts, and becoming a future teacher.- Education Level: High School Senior
- Career of Interest: Art, Music, or Humanities Teacher
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner104Bold Art Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
May 12, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who appreciate art to ease the costs of higher education.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner105Michigan Future of the Arts Scholarship
Funded byAlexis TackettAmount
$1,000Deadline
May 19, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to encourage Michigan students who are passionate about the arts to pursue their passions through education.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- State: Michigan
- Field of Study: Art or design
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner106Marissa Collections Scholarship
Funded byMarissa CollectionsAmount
$5,000Deadline
Jun 02, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship exists to support students majoring in the fashion industry.- Education Level: Any
- Major: Fashion
Scholarship is awarded to
5 winners107Taylor Coleman’s “More than a Conqueror” Scholarship Award
Funded byTaylor ColemanAmount
$500Deadline
Jun 15, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support female students who have autoimmune diseases in order to help them finish their degrees.- Education Level: Full-time undergraduate or graduate, sophomore or higher
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: Science, health science, or creative arts
- Medical History: Diagnosed with a systematic autoimmune disease
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner108Bold Creativity Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Jun 17, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support creative students so they can afford to pursue their education and their dreams.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner109KBK Artworks Scholarship
Funded byKBK ArtworksAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jul 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are interested in pursuing art and using their art to make a difference in the world.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Interest: Art
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner110Bold Art Matters Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Jul 14, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support creative students who are passionate about art.All students are eligibleScholarship is awarded to
1 winner111Love to Create Scholarship
Funded byChrishaun CruseAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support highly creative students who are pursuing careers in the arts.- Location: Must be from Michigan
- Education: Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Interest: Must be studying fine, performing, or graphic arts
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner112Akila Couloumbis Memorial Scholarship for Social Justice
Funded byNikki CouloumbisAmount
$1,500Deadline
Dec 01, 2022Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support graduate students whose research or work addresses alternatives to incarceration.- Education Level: Graduate student
- Field of Study: Law, political science, sociology, forensics, or related fields
- Undergraduate Degree Focus:: Sociology, political science, economics, African American studies, or liberal arts
- GPA: 3.25 or higher
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner113Gamba Creative Arts Scholarship
Funded byMiguel OceguedaAmount
$5,000Deadline
Jan 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support disadvantaged students in New Jersey who are pursuing art-related degrees.- Background: First-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Pursuing creative arts, music, writing, audio engineering, or arts-related degree
- State: New Jersey
Scholarship is awarded to
2 winners114Taylor J. Paul Arts and Media Scholarship
Funded byDavis familyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jan 28, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support LGBTQ+ students pursuing a career in arts or media.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Major: Arts or Media
- Identity: LGBTQ+ community
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner115She Rose in STEAM Scholarship
Funded byShe Rose InitiativeAmount
$500Deadline
Feb 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support female BIPOC students who are pursuing degrees in STEAM so they can overcome the barriers to higher education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Field of Study: STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics) and/or medical illustration, medical journalism, etc.
- Race: African American
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner116Share Your Poetry Scholarship
Funded byPablo AznarAmount
$500Deadline
Mar 15, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support a student who expresses themselves through poetry.- Education Level: Any
- Major of Interest: Writing
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner117Joshua Meyer Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBrandi ParigianAmount
$3,000Deadline
Apr 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will honor the life of Joshua Meyer and help support a student pursuing a media arts degree.- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Major: Media arts: graphic design, video editing, motion graphics, or 3D art
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner118Linda "Noni" Anderson Memorial Music & Arts Scholarship
Funded byScott KinselAmount
$15,000Deadline
Apr 01, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Linda Anderson by financially supporting those who love the visual arts, performing arts, and music so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to fulfill their dreams.- Financial Background: Low-income
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Desired Career Field: Arts or Music
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners119Richard Neumann Scholarship
Funded byNeumannAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jun 10, 2023Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support high school students who are creative so they can find innovative solutions to today’s problems.- Education Level: High school senior
Scholarship is awarded to
1 winner120
Frequently Asked Questions
What art scholarships are available for high school students?
Art scholarships cater to a diverse range of disciplines, including visual arts, performing arts, creative writing, and art history. High school seniors can explore opportunities such as fine arts scholarships, art history scholarships, and performing arts scholarships. Institutions like the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) offer merit-based scholarships to National Art Honor Society members. Additionally, programs like the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards provide substantial scholarships to high school seniors who submit outstanding portfolios.
What are common eligibility requirements for art scholarships?
Most art scholarships require applicants to be high school seniors or current college students pursuing an arts-related degree, such as fine arts, art education, art history, or performing arts. A strong academic record (often a minimum GPA of 2.5–3.0), letters of recommendation, and a personal statement are commonly required. Most arts scholarships will require an art portfolio to show your talent. Some scholarships may also have financial need, demographic, or geographic criteria, such as being a resident of a specific state or attending a particular institution.
What is the best scholarship for art majors?
One of the most prestigious and widely recognized scholarships for art majors is the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. This national program offers high school seniors substantial scholarships across various art categories, including visual arts and creative writing. The "best" scholarship often depends on your artistic discipline, goals, and school choices.