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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Hearld Memorial Scholarship for Film

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $300 – $500 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$300 – $500

Award Amount

03.02.27

232 days left

ArtsEducationFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGPA 3.0+CA
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Stanwood High School Booster Club – Academic Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 03.09.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$500

Award Amount

03.09.27

239 days left

ArtsFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.0+WA
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Close to My Heart Theater Arts Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 03.09.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$500

Award Amount

03.09.27

239 days left

ArtsFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+WA
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Designs Northwest Architects Scholarship

Architecture and Related Services students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 03.09.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Architecture and Related Services students

$500

Award Amount

03.09.27

239 days left

ArtsSTEMFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeWA
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Lars Memorial Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a 03.09.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$500

Award Amount

03.09.27

239 days left

ArtsHumanitiesMusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+WA
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Dominic D. H. Pritchard Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $400 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: English Language and Literature students

$400

Award Amount

07.15.26

2 days left

ArtsFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateFL
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Krause Endowed Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $400 and a 12.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$400

Award Amount

12.31.26

171 days left

ArtsFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.5+
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Central Carolina Risk Management Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 07.22.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

$1,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

07.22.26

9 days left

ArtsEducationFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 2.0+NC
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Angela Engelson Memorial Scholarship for Women Artists

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 07.22.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

07.22.26

9 days left

ArtsEducationHumanitiesSTEMFew RequirementsWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanFirst-GenerationHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.5+AZMDRI

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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.