Arts scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 09, 2025

Apply below to the best Arts scholarships for February 2025.

Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship

Psychology • Counseling • Mental Health • Arts • For Black and/or African American students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students

The Laura Greenstone Memorial Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for African-American/Afro-Caribbean AATA members in art therapy programs.

Deadline:

May 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund

Arts • Counseling • Psychology • Mental Health • For Black and/or African American students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Cay Drachnik Minorities Fund offers up to $1,000 for AATA student members from ethnic minorities in art therapy programs.

Deadline:

May 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Dr. Ellen G. Horovitz Spiritual Art Therapy Scholarship

Arts • Counseling • Mental Health • Psychology • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Dr. Ellen G. Horovitz Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for AATA members interested in Spiritual Art Therapy and mind/body practices.

Deadline:

May 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Pearlie Roberson Award

Psychology • Counseling • Mental Health • Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Pearlie Roberson Award offers up to $1,000 for art therapy projects focusing on multicultural aspects. Open to AATA members.

Deadline:

May 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Irene Rosner David Medical Art Therapy Scholarship

Arts • Counseling • Psychology • Mental Health • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Irene Rosner David Medical Art Therapy Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for graduate students in art therapy programs.

Deadline:

May 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Rawley Silver Award for Excellence

Arts • Psychology • Counseling • Mental Health • Graduate Students

The Rawley Silver Award offers up to $1,000 for graduate art therapy students with a 3.5 GPA. Apply through the American Art Therapy Association.

Deadline:

May 3, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Dorothy Dubois Walker Beach Scholarship

Art History • History • Arts • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Dorothy Dubois Walker Beach Scholarship awards $1,000 to Huguenot descent students pursuing higher education in the U.S.

Deadline:

August 31, 2025

Get Up To $4,000

Arts Scholarship

Orange County • California • Music • Arts • Graphic Design • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Hispanic Education Endowment Fund offers $283,000 in scholarships for Orange County students, averaging $4,000 each.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $25,000

Pepsi Stronger Together Scholarship

Arts • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Age • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Pepsi Stronger Together Scholarship offers $25,000 for arts education to eligible residents aged 18+. Apply now!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship

Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Queer students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship awards $1,000 to female or genderqueer students pursuing art. Essay required.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $500

Arturo Vera Art Scholarship

California • Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Architecture • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Game Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • UX/Technical Design • Freshmen

The Arturo Vera Art Scholarship offers $500 to San Joaquin County high school seniors pursuing art education with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

NSHSS STEAM Scholarship

Nuclear Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Geological & Earth Sciences • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • UX/Technical Design • Technology • STEM • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Food Sciences & Technology • Mathematics • Energy • Physics • Photography • Graphic Design • Film • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Aerospace • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Computer Engineering • Civil Engineering • Freshmen

The NSHSS STEAM Scholarship awards $1,000 to 10 high school seniors pursuing STEAM majors. Essay and recommendation required.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $15,000

ISI Richard M. Weaver Fellowship

Education • Teacher Education • Arts • Social Sciences • Graduate Students

The ISI Richard M. Weaver Fellowship provides up to $15,000 for U.S. citizens in graduate programs focused on liberal arts or education.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Ladd and Carol Steinmetz Scholarship

Iowa • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

The Ladd and Carol Steinmetz Scholarship supports music or art students based on need, performance, and involvement. Award: $250+.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $10,000

Princess Grace Scholarship

Arts • Film • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Princess Grace Scholarship awards $10,000 to U.S.-based emerging artists in theater, film, dance, and playwriting.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $4,000

Naomi Rabb Winston 2-D Visual Art Scholarship

Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Photography • Studio Arts • Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Winston 2-D Visual Art Scholarship awards up to $4,000 to visual artists aged 16-22.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Taylor J. Paul Arts and Media Scholarship

Arts • Digital Communications/Media • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students

The Taylor J. Paul Arts and Media Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ undergraduates in arts/media. Apply with an essay on your degree choice.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,000

Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship

Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Music • Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The $2,000 Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship supports students in financial need attending accredited therapy schools. Apply now!

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $10,000

The F. Lammot Belin Scholarship

Pennsylvania • Arts • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The F. Lammot Belin Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for aspiring professional artists from northeast Pennsylvania.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $2,500

Charles E. Peterson Prize Fellowship

Arts • Art History • History • Interior Design • Urban Design • Architecture • Construction • Construction Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • American Studies • Graduate Students

The Charles E. Peterson Prize Fellowship offers $2,500 for graduate students in related fields to contribute to SAH Archipedia.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $20,000

J. Clawson Mills Scholarships

Studio Arts • Arts • Art History • Graduate Students

The J. Clawson Mills Scholarships offer up to $20,000 for fine arts study or research at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Marion Heller Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • Arts • Social Sciences

The Marion Heller Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to Dare County students at College of The Albemarle pursuing an Associate in Arts.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Andrew “Drew” W. Winslow Memorial Scholarship

North Carolina • Arts • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts

The Drew W. Winslow Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for Perquimans county fine arts students at College of The Albemarle with a 2.0 GPA.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Ginny Crutcher Nash Music Scholarship

North Carolina • Arts • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts

The Ginny Crutcher Nash Music Scholarship offers $250+ for full-time Fine Arts students at College of The Albemarle with financial need.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $1,000

Jacqueline Jenkins Scholarship for Visual Arts

North Carolina • Design/Visual Communications • Arts

The Jacqueline Jenkins Scholarship offers $250+ for full-time Visual Arts students at College of The Albemarle with a 2.0 GPA.

Deadline Passed

FAQ

Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, submitting incomplete applications, failing to follow instructions, and not proofreading your materials. Make sure to carefully review each application before submission.

When writing an application for Arts scholarships, be sure to clearly express your passion for the arts, highlight your achievements, and provide a well-organized portfolio. Tailor your personal statement to reflect your unique experiences and aspirations in the arts.

Arts scholarships typically cover tuition fees, but they may also provide funds for materials, equipment, and other educational expenses related to your studies in the arts.

Yes, many Arts scholarships are open to international students. However, eligibility may vary, so it's essential to review the specific requirements of each scholarship.

Common documents required for Arts scholarships include a completed application form, a portfolio of your work, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship you apply for.

To increase your chances of winning an Arts scholarship, focus on creating a strong portfolio, writing a compelling personal statement, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and applying to multiple scholarships. Additionally, consider showcasing your passion and commitment to your art.

Eligibility criteria for Arts scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, artistic talent, portfolio submissions, and sometimes financial need. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.

Yes, many Arts scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.

You can find Arts scholarships by searching on scholarship databases, university websites, and organizations dedicated to the arts. A great resource for finding various scholarships is Mos, which provides a comprehensive list of available opportunities.

Arts scholarships are financial awards given to students pursuing studies in various fields of the arts, such as visual arts, performing arts, music, and design. These scholarships aim to support talented individuals in their educational endeavors and help cover tuition and other related expenses.

To apply for Arts scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit a portfolio of your work, provide transcripts, and write a personal statement. Be sure to follow the specific instructions for each scholarship.

While a high GPA can be beneficial, not all Arts scholarships require a specific GPA. Many focus more on your artistic portfolio or talent rather than academic performance.