Arts scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 11, 2025Apply below to the best Arts scholarships for February 2025.
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Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship
Texas • Oklahoma • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Game Design • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • UX/Technical Design • Technology • Graphic Design • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship awards $5,000 to Texas and Oklahoma students in tech fields. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 9, 2025
Arts For Life Award
Florida • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Music • Freshmen
The Arts For Life Award offers $1,000 to Florida seniors excelling in the arts. Apply with an essay and portfolio.
Deadline:
February 11, 2025
Omega Phi Beta Foundation - Rising Bud Scholarship
Literature • Writing • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Other Trades/Crafts • Music • For Women • Freshmen
The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
William Male Foundation Scholarship
San Diego County • California • Arts • Film • Fashion • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The William Male Foundation Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for artists in San Diego pursuing formal arts training.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Courcelle Scholarship
Rutland County • Vermont • Radio & Television • Film • Graphic Design • Journalism • Photography • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Public Relations • Community Service • Freshmen
The Courcelle Scholarship offers $2,000 to Rutland County high school seniors pursuing education in media and arts fields.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship to Honor Mary Jeffords Mills
Rutland County • Vermont • Art History • Arts • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
The Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for Rutland County high school seniors pursuing arts degrees.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship to Honor Marion Hausman Jeffords
Rutland County • Vermont • Arts • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
The Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for Rutland County high school seniors pursuing arts degrees.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship
Alabama • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students
The Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship offers $2,000 for theatre graduate students from select Southern states. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
The Carolyn Barra Scholarship
Essex County • Vermont • Theatre/Performing Arts • Community Service • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carolyn Barra Scholarship offers $3,000 for Essex Junction High School graduates with a 3.0 GPA and arts/community involvement.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Broadcast Scholarship Program
Kansas • Radio & Television • Juniors • Seniors
The Broadcast Scholarship Program offers up to $20,000 for Kansas residents in broadcast studies with a 2.5 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Northwest Chapter NATAS Scholarship
Alaska • Oregon • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Northwest Chapter NATAS Scholarship offers $250 to students in AK, ID, MT, OR, WA majoring in Television-related fields.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Web Design Scholarship
Graphic Design • Computer Science • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Web Design Scholarship offers $1,000 to US students at accredited schools. Apply with an unofficial transcript and design submission.
Deadline:
February 18, 2025
Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund
Colorado • American Studies • English • Foreign Languages • Gender Studies • History • Literature • Philosophy • Psychology • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • High school
The Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund awards $1,500 to Colorado high school seniors pursuing arts or humanities with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 25, 2025
Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship
Arts • High school
Annual Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship for Colorado high school graduates pursuing arts majors at local institutions. Up to $2,500.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship
Journalism • History • Art History • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • International Relations • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
Interior Design • Photography • Studio Arts • Film • Graphic Design • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship offers $5,000 to full-time Black students in visual arts with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship
Massachusetts • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • High school • Freshmen • Seniors
Massachusetts Student Broadcaster Scholarship offers $2,500 for students in broadcasting. Eligibility based on need, merit, and service.
Deadline:
April 11, 2025
WIFLE Scholarship Program
Criminal Justice • Social Sciences • Public Policy & Administration • Computer Science • Finance • Chemistry • Physics • Foreign Languages • Sociology • World Studies • Arts • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
WIFLE Scholarship offers $1,500 for Criminal Justice students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay, transcripts, and a recommendation.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Francis D. Lyon Graduate Fellowship
Film • Graduate Students
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Irene Runnels – Paula McStay Scholarship
Radio & Television • Film • Public Relations • Advertising • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Design/Visual Communications • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Irene Runnels – Paula McStay Scholarship awards $5,000 to two Texas students in media-related fields.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship
Lavaca County • Texas • Arts • Studio Arts • Religious/Theological Studies • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Lavaca County residents attending Texas colleges in specific fields.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The Game Changers Scholarship
Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission Scholarship Program
Windsor County • Vermont • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Arts • Economics • Education • Energy • Environmental Science • Conservation • Geological & Earth Sciences • Mathematics • Nursing • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Sociology • Community Service • Freshmen
The Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Scholarship offers $1,000 to Vermont seniors pursuing degrees in various fields. Apply with FAFSA and essays.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
John and Ruth Maciag Scholarship
Vermont • Architecture • Graphic Design • Film • Studio Arts • Arts • Freshmen
The John and Ruth Maciag Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for Vermont high school seniors pursuing education in creative fields.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship
Idaho • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 to Idaho high school students pursuing journalism or communications.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
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FAQ
Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting a weak portfolio, and not proofreading your application materials. Take your time to ensure everything is complete and polished.
When writing an application for Arts scholarships, be sure to showcase your passion for the arts, highlight your achievements, and provide a clear narrative about your artistic journey. Tailor your application to each scholarship's specific criteria.
Arts scholarships typically cover tuition fees, and some may also provide funds for materials, equipment, and living expenses. Always check the details of each scholarship to understand what costs are covered.
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, and obtaining strong letters of recommendation. Additionally, apply to multiple scholarships to broaden your opportunities.
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 credibility.
You can find Arts scholarships on various platforms, including scholarship search engines and educational websites. A great resource is Mos, where you can explore a wide range of scholarships tailored to your interests and qualifications.
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 related expenses.
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