Arts Scholarships

Find Arts scholarships for students looking for funding in this field. Compare deadlines, award amounts, GPA requirements, eligibility rules, and application steps before applying.

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Available Arts scholarships

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McQueen Scholarship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 37,280 GBP and a 08.30.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

37,280 GBP

Award Amount

08.30.26

51 days left

ArtsFew RequirementsGraduate
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Scholastic Art Portfolio Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 – $12,500 and a 12.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$2,000 – $12,500

Award Amount

12.01.26

144 days left

ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity College
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Dudley Bursaries

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 10,000 GBP and a 08.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

10,000 GBP

Award Amount

Paid to school

08.31.26

52 days left

ArtsFew RequirementsGraduatePaid to school
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Janet W. DeRubbo Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $8,000 and a 02.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$8,000

Award Amount

02.01.27

206 days left

ArtsEducationFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolGPA 3.0+MI
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Choral Arts Scholarship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 20,000 USD and a 01.17.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

20,000 USD

Award Amount

01.17.27

191 days left

ArtsFew RequirementsGraduate
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Scholastic Writing Portfolio Scholarship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,000 – $12,500 and a 12.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$2,000 – $12,500

Award Amount

12.01.26

144 days left

ArtsDisabilityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity College
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Hay Scholarship Fund deadline and application USA 2026

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 10,000 USD and a 03.18.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

10,000 USD

Award Amount

03.18.27

251 days left

ArtsFew RequirementsGraduate
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History of Art Institutional Fellowships

Architecture and Related Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $30,000 and a 11.30.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Architecture and Related Services students

$30,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

11.30.26

143 days left

ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduatePhDGraduatePaid to schoolCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX
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Burton Art Therapy Student Scholarship

Graduate student can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 5,500 GBP and a 10.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Graduate student

5,500 GBP

Award Amount

10.31.26

113 days left

ArtsFew RequirementsGraduate

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Frequently asked questions about arts scholarships

Who can apply for arts scholarships?
Arts scholarship eligibility depends on the provider and the discipline. Some awards support visual arts, design, photography, film, theater, dance, creative writing, or interdisciplinary work, while others are open to any student with a strong creative portfolio. Providers may ask for samples, an artist statement, school enrollment, GPA, financial need, local residency, or plans to continue studying or practicing the arts.
What should I prepare before applying for arts scholarships?
Start by organizing a small portfolio that matches the scholarship instructions. This may include images, videos, writing samples, performance links, project descriptions, or a resume of exhibitions, productions, publications, classes, or community arts work. Many arts scholarships also ask for an artist statement, so be ready to explain your influences, process, goals, and why the award would support your next step.
Do arts scholarships require a specific major?
Some arts scholarships require applicants to major in an arts-related field, but many do not. A provider may care more about demonstrated creative work, a portfolio, community involvement, or plans to keep developing as an artist. If you are undecided or combining art with another field, look for awards that accept creative practice, extracurricular work, or career goals rather than a strict major requirement.