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Exclusive 2025 Graphic Design Scholarships

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August 25, 2025

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The Best Graphic Design Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines

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  1. Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community Lutheran

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Nov 16, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.
    • Field of Study: Fine arts
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  2. A Heroes Family Scholarship

    Funded by
    First Responders Family Foundation

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Mar 30, 2026

    Education Level

    Any
    As one small way to help the families of first responders, the A Heroes Family Scholarship exists to provide financial support for a student who has lost a parent/guardian or spouse to an on-duty tragedy of a first responder.
    • Education Level: High school senior or above
    • Background: Lost a parent/guardian or spouse in the line of duty including those in law-enforcement, fire, or military
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  3. Wicked Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!
    All students are eligible
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  4. Lady Gaga Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Lady Gaga who have been impacted by her music, empowerment, and advocacy!
    All students are eligible
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  5. GUTS- Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!
    All students are eligible
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  6. Love Island Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 4 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.
    All students are eligible
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  7. Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 3 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.
    All students are eligible
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  8. Weeknd Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support fans of The Weeknd and his boundary-pushing music!
    All students are eligible
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  9. NBA 2K25 Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support dedicated fans of the iconic NBA video game series.
    All students are eligible
    9
  10. Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Only 5 days left!

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!
    All students are eligible
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  11. Chris Struthers Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Struthers

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Oct 11, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Chris Struthers by uplifting and empowering the next generation of graphic designers.
    • Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Graphic design
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  12. Carlynn's Comic Scholarship

    Funded by
    Carlynn Greene

    Amount

    $1,300

    Deadline

    Mar 20, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is designed to give students the opportunity to reflect on how their life has been positively shaped by this medium of communication. Any kind of comic or animation-type which carries special meaning for you may be submitted.
    • Education: Must be a college student in the spring of 2022
    • Interests: Comics, Animation, etc.
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  13. Black Design Leaders Grant

    Funded by
    Mechanism Ventures

    Amount

    $1,050

    Deadline

    May 11, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This grant will be awarded to a Black student or recent graduate who plans on (or already is) pursuing a career in design at a start-up.
    • Ethnicity: African American
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  14. Julie Madison Memorial Art Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Mills & Madison Family

    Amount

    $1,136

    Deadline

    Aug 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support single parents and children of single parents who are pursuing the arts so they can complete their degrees and achieve their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Background: Single parent or child from a single parent household
    • Field of Study: Fine arts, graphic design, art therapy, digital/multi-media arts, photography, game and interactive media design, cinematography and film/video production, theater arts, fashion design, musical art, dance, or culinary arts
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  15. Al Luna Memorial Design Scholarship

    Funded by
    Luna Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 15, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Al Luna by supporting students who share his talent in the creative arts.
    • Education Level: High school student
    • Field of Study: Art or design
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  16. Dave Cross Design Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dave Cross

    Amount

    $775

    Deadline

    Aug 08, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to make the arts more accessible by supporting students who are passionate about letting their creativity shine.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Graphic design, media arts, digital design, or photography
    Scholarship is in review
    16
  17. Verve Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Verve Educational Consulting

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support high school seniors and undergraduates who are pursuing art in college.
    • State: New Jersey
    • Field of Interest: Art
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  18. Mirajur Rahman Self Expression Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mirajur Rahman

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jul 19, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winners
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  19. Michigan Future of the Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Alexis Tackett

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    May 19, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winner
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  20. Love to Create Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chrishaun Cruse

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winner
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  21. Joshua Meyer Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Brandi Parigian

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This 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 winner
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  22. OxStem Educational Scholarship

    Funded by
    OxStem Foundation

    Amount

    $10,000

    Deadline

    Apr 04, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship supports underrepresented minorities who are earning an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree at an HBCU.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate
    • Major: STEM
    • University Type: HBCU
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  23. GRAFFITI ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

    Funded by
    Mural Art & Consulting

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Jul 15, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    The GRAFFITI ARTS SCHOLARSHIP aims to support passionate students enrolled in (or intending to pursue) either a Fine Arts or Business degree.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Major of Interest: Fine Arts or Business
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  24. Jason L. Berry "Art Is Life!" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Roberta Berry

    Amount

    $575

    Deadline

    Jul 15, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Jason L. Berry by supporting students who are passionate about art and graphic design.
    • Education Level: 4-year undergraduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Field of Study: Art or graphic design
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  25. GojiCenter Animation Scholarship

    Funded by
    GojiCenter

    Amount

    $2,000

    Deadline

    Oct 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education and careers in visual effects.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Graphic design, animation, or VFX
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
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  26. Wild Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wildxyz, Inc.

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Dec 31, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    The Wild scholarships will support students pursuing art or digital art as a career.
    • Career Aspirations: Arts
    • Education level: High school juniors and senior, undergraduates and graduates
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  27. Inflow Digital Marketing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Inflow

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    May 01, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support BIPOC high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career in digital marketing or advertising.
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Major: Digital marketing/advertising
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate or graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  28. Matt Preziose Creative Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gisela Delgado

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 22, 2024

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Matt Preziose by supporting students studying art.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Arts
    • State: NY
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  29. Kaylee Xiong Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of Kaylee Xiong

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 10, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor Kaylee Xiong’s incredible light by supporting students who share her passion for design.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School Name: Valley High School
    • State: California
    • Background: Has completed the Graphic Design Pathway with As and Bs
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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  30. Tausha Hobbs Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Joey Campbell

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jul 25, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to reflect the selflessness and kindness of Tausha Hobbs by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Field of Study: Marketing or design-related field
    • Location: Northeast Tennessee or Southwest Virginia
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
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