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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Jerome L. “Rise” Creative Writing Scholarship

Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 07.14.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies students

$1,500

Award Amount

07.14.26

deadline passed

Study in: United States
ArtsEducationHumanitiesAfrican AmericanNative AmericanHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 3.5+
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A. Philpitt Endowed Scholarship

Architecture and Related Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Architecture and Related Services students

$500

Award Amount

07.15.26

deadline passed

Study in: United States
ArtsFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+FL
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Thurston Child, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Communication and Journalism students

$500

Award Amount

07.15.26

deadline passed

Study in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+FL
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West Employee Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

$500

Award Amount

07.15.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
ArtsEducationFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity College
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L. Levin Memorial Quasi-Endowed Scholarship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$500

Award Amount

07.15.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeFL
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Kay Arts Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 07.30.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,500

Award Amount

07.30.26

deadline passed

Study in: United States
ArtsEducationMusicWomenInternational StudentsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.5+
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Leon Dwight Russell Scholarship

Security and Protective Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 08.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Security and Protective Services students

$500

Award Amount

08.01.26

deadline passed

Host: Not specified
ArtsFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateTrade SchoolGPA 2.0+OK
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Mary Rich Memorial Scholarship

Students matching country rules can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 08.28.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Students matching country rules

$500

Award Amount

08.28.26

deadline passed

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
ArtsFew RequirementsFinancial NeedCommunity CollegeAZ
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Make Me Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $1,500 and a 08.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

award worth $1,500

Award Amount

08.31.26

deadline passed

Host: Not specified
ArtsQuick ApplyWomenAfrican AmericanDisabilityInternational StudentsHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+

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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.

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