Essay

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

Design Thinking Scholarship

The Design Thinking Scholarship offers $1,000 to students passionate about design thinking and digital design tools through an essay application.

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

Art Project

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Larry McDonald Scholarship

The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

AAF Fort Wayne Scholarship

AAF Fort Wayne Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for full-time college students in advertising or marketing fields from select Indiana counties.

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship

The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship

The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.

What is a letter of recommendation?

New York Women In Communications Foundation Scholarship

The NY Women In Communications Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in communications fields with a 3.2 GPA.

Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship

The Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 to Idaho high school students pursuing journalism or communications.

Irene Runnels – Paula McStay Scholarship

The Irene Runnels – Paula McStay Scholarship awards $5,000 to two Texas students in media-related fields.

American Sign Letters Scholarship

Win a $1,000 scholarship by designing a building sign, business logo, or impactful plaque for your college campus.

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

James O. Thomason Scholarship

The  James O. Thomason Scholarship awards $2,000 to SC high school seniors pursuing electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations.

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship offers $5,000 to full-time Black students in visual arts with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!

Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship 

Apply for the Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship for visual arts and design. Open to Northwest residents. Award: $250+.

The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship

The Charles N. Fisher Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for licensed amateur radio students in electronics or communications.

Community Foundation of Grundy County Scholarships

Grundy County students can apply for scholarships up to $10,000 for post-high school education. High chances of winning!

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Golden Door Scholarship

Golden Door Scholarship provides up to $40,000 for DACA, TPS, or undocumented students in the Southeast, focusing on financial need.

What is a scholarship portal?

The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship

The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!

Omega Phi Beta Foundation - Rising Bud Scholarship 

The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.

Vercille Voss Graduate Student Scholarship

The Vercille Voss Graduate Student Scholarship offers $2,000 to graduate students in Interior Design or related programs.

Foremost Media Scholarship

The Foremost Media Scholarship awards $500 to students pursuing Marketing or Web Development. Apply with an online form and reference letter.

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

Voya Investment Management Diversity Scholarship Program

Voya Investment Management offers a $10,000 scholarship for underrepresented students pursuing finance careers. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

Speak Up! Scholarship

The Speak Up! Scholarship awards $2,000 to high school juniors/seniors passionate about communications. Apply with GPA 3.5+, essay, and more.

Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships

AIGA Worldstudio Scholarships support underrepresented students in design fields with awards up to $5,000. GPA of 3.0 required.

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

Student Scholarships in Journalism

Apply for Student Scholarships in Journalism offering up to $1,000 for journalism and communications majors. Essay and recommendations required.

NCTA AWMF Scholarship

The NCTA AWMF Scholarship offers $10,000 to female communications/media students for original media projects.

Katrin Lamon Fellowship

The Katrin Lamon Fellowship supports American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in literature and communication with awards up to $30,000.

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

Elizabeth Furber Fellowship – Women studying Creative Fine Arts

The Elizabeth Furber Fellowship offers $5,000 to American Indian and Alaska Native women in Creative Fine Arts graduate programs.

YoungArts Arts Competition

YoungArts Competition offers $250 to $10,000 for artists in grades 10-12. Apply with an online application, audition, or portfolio.

Which Design programs qualify for the Target Advancing Design Diversity Scholarship? 

The Target Advancing Design Diversity Scholarship

The Target Advancing Design Diversity Scholarship offers $3,000/year for Black/African American design students. Apply now!

The Game Changers Scholarship 

The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Portfolio

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

Center for Architecture Design Scholarship

Scholarship for NY students pursuing degrees in architecture, design, or engineering. Up to $5,000 available. Portfolio and recommendations required.

The Voyager Scholarship

The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.

Work Sample

Leaders Commemorative Scholarship

The Leaders Commemorative Scholarship offers $1,500 for undergraduates in Interior Design with leadership and community service experience.

Michael Jackson Scholarship

The Michael Jackson Scholarship provides up to $4,000 for Communications and Performing Arts students with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.

The Midwest Broadcasts Journalists Association Scholarship

The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association offers $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing broadcast journalism in the Midwest.

Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship

The Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship offers $4,000 to students focused on residential furniture design, honoring founding member Ruth Clark.

How do I get my official high school transcript?

Scott Campitelli Memorial Scholarship

The Scott Campitelli Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to Vermont high school seniors pursuing Communications with financial need.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

Tony Coelho Media Scholarship

The Tony Coelho Media Scholarship offers $5,625 for students with disabilities pursuing media careers. Apply with essays and a recommendation.

Student Design Competition 

The Student Design Competition awards up to $5,000 to college students in design fields for innovative project submissions.

TMCF | NRG HBCU Excellence in Education Scholarship

The TMCF | NRG HBCU Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for STEM and business majors with a 3.0 GPA at select Texas universities.

Which schools participate to The TMCF | Republic National Distributing Company Scholarship?

TMCF | Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) Scholarship

The TMCF | RNDC Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for HBCU juniors/seniors majoring in Business, Hospitality, Sales, or Marketing.

Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Competition

Microsoft Imagine Cup offers $100,000 to student founders using AI on Microsoft Cloud. Open to students globally.

Rennie Taylor/Alton Blakeslee Fellowship

The Rennie Taylor/Alton Blakeslee Fellowship awards $6,000 to aspiring science writers pursuing graduate studies.

Agota M. Bardos Award

The Agota M. Bardos Award offers $1,000 to first/second-gen immigrant students for community and arts achievements. Apply with an essay.

Courcelle Scholarship

The Courcelle Scholarship offers $2,000 to Rutland County high school seniors pursuing education in media and arts fields.

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

How do I create a resume? 

Lisa Kaminski Memorial Scholarship

The Lisa Kaminski Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 for STEM majors in Greater Cincinnati with community service records. Women preferred.

TMCF | ServiceNow HBCU Scholarship

The TMCF | ServiceNow HBCU Scholarship offers $8,200 for eligible students in various majors. Apply now!

TMCF | HBCU Ignite Scholarship from Adobe

Apply for the TMCF | HBCU Ignite Scholarship from Adobe, offering up to $15,000 for eligible students in various majors.

Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition

Enter the Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition for a chance to win up to $5,000 by addressing societal and environmental challenges.

 The deGraffenried Design Scholarship for the National Art Honor Society

The deGraffenried Design Scholarship offers $7,500 for NAHS members pursuing design degrees. Apply now!

NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship

The NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in creative fields. Apply now if you meet the criteria!