Design/Visual Communications scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best Design/Visual Communications scholarships for January 2025.
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The Midwest Broadcasts Journalists Association Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors
The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association offers $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing broadcast journalism in the Midwest.
Deadline:
February 23, 2025
Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship
Interior Design • Design/Visual Communications • Carpentry/Masonry • Graduate Students • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Freshmen
The Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship offers $4,000 to students focused on residential furniture design, honoring founding member Ruth Clark.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Scott Campitelli Memorial Scholarship
Vermont • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • High school • Freshmen
The Scott Campitelli Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to Vermont high school seniors pursuing Communications with financial need.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Digital Communications/Media • Film • Music • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Tony Coelho Media Scholarship offers $5,625 for students with disabilities pursuing media careers. Apply with essays and a recommendation.
Deadline:
May 22, 2025
Student Design Competition
Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • Fashion • Game Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • UX/Technical Design • Marketing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Student Design Competition awards up to $5,000 to college students in design fields for innovative project submissions.
Deadline:
October 21, 2025
TMCF | NRG HBCU Excellence in Education Scholarship
Texas • Finance • Law • Marketing • Meteorology • Animal Sciences • Agricultural Science • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Engineering • Construction Engineering • Computer Engineering • Civil Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Electrical Engineering • STEM • Mathematics • Technology • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Physics • Chemistry • Astronomy • Energy • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Accounting • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Design/Visual Communications • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Juniors
The TMCF | NRG HBCU Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for STEM and business majors with a 3.0 GPA at select Texas universities.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
TMCF | Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) Scholarship
Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Agriculture • Management • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Design/Visual Communications • Hospitality • Marketing • Juniors • Seniors
The TMCF | RNDC Scholarship offers up to $10,000 for HBCU juniors/seniors majoring in Business, Hospitality, Sales, or Marketing.
Deadline:
May 17, 2025
Rennie Taylor/Alton Blakeslee Fellowship
Communications • Science • Journalism • Design/Visual Communications • Graduate Students
The Rennie Taylor/Alton Blakeslee Fellowship awards $6,000 to aspiring science writers pursuing graduate studies.
Deadline:
March 18, 2025
Agota M. Bardos Award
Design/Visual Communications • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • Community Service • High school • Freshmen
The Agota M. Bardos Award offers $1,000 to first/second-gen immigrant students for community and arts achievements. Apply with an essay.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Courcelle Scholarship
Vermont • Radio & Television • Film • Graphic Design • Journalism • Photography • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Public Relations • Community Service • High school • Freshmen
The Courcelle Scholarship offers $2,000 to Rutland County high school seniors pursuing education in media and arts fields.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Lisa Kaminski Memorial Scholarship
Kentucky • Ohio • Indiana • STEM • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Information Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Computer Science • Climate Sciences • Meteorology • Animal Sciences • Graphic Design • Energy • Astronomy • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Physics • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Biology • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Chemistry • Design/Visual Communications • Cybersecurity • Mathematics • Freshmen
The Lisa Kaminski Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 for STEM majors in Greater Cincinnati with community service records. Women preferred.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
TMCF | ServiceNow HBCU Scholarship
Accounting • Business (MBA) • Agriculture • Business Administration • Finance • English • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Mathematics • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The TMCF | ServiceNow HBCU Scholarship offers $8,200 for eligible students in various majors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
TMCF | HBCU Ignite Scholarship from Adobe
Accounting • Finance • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Advertising • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Graphic Design • UX/Technical Design • Management • Business (MBA) • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Apply for the TMCF | HBCU Ignite Scholarship from Adobe, offering up to $15,000 for eligible students in various majors.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition
Other Trades/Crafts • Design/Visual Communications • UX/Technical Design • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Enter the Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition for a chance to win up to $5,000 by addressing societal and environmental challenges.
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
The deGraffenried Design Scholarship for the National Art Honor Society
Design/Visual Communications • Graphic Design • UX/Technical Design • Urban Design • Freshmen
The deGraffenried Design Scholarship offers $7,500 for NAHS members pursuing design degrees. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Marketing • Game Design • Urban Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • UX/Technical Design • Design/Visual Communications • Architecture • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The NAACP Creative Sole Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in creative fields. Apply now if you meet the criteria!
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Building Beautiful Futures Scholarship
Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Marketing • Finance • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Management • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Building Beautiful Futures Scholarship offers $10,000 to Black females and females of color in college. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
James M. Brahney Scholarship
Graphic Design • Design/Visual Communications • Other Trades/Crafts • Arts Management • Computer Science • Marketing • Business Administration • Management • Industrial Engineering • Freshmen
The James M. Brahney Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for IPMA members and their families pursuing degrees in Graphic Arts and related fields.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Design Thinking Scholarship
Film • Graphic Design • Game Design • UX/Technical Design • Interior Design • Design/Visual Communications • Urban Design • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Design Thinking Scholarship offers $1,000 to students passionate about design thinking and digital design tools through an essay application.
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AAF Fort Wayne Scholarship
Adams County • Allen County • DeKalb County • Huntington County • Kosciusko County • LaGrange County • Noble County • Steuben County • Wabash County • Wells County • Whitley County • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Advertising • Marketing • UX/Technical Design • Graphic Design • Design/Visual Communications • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores
AAF Fort Wayne Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for full-time college students in advertising or marketing fields from select Indiana counties.
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Larry McDonald Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.
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Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Social Work • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Art History • Photography • Design/Visual Communications • Film • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
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.
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Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship
Alaska • Montana • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Theatre/Performing Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • For Lesbian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.
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New York Women In Communications Foundation Scholarship
New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Connecticut • New York • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • English • Film • Journalism • Marketing • Public Relations • Literature • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NY Women In Communications Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in communications fields with a 3.2 GPA.
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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
FAQ
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting a weak portfolio, and not proofreading your application materials. Ensure you present your best work and adhere to all guidelines.
When writing your application, be sure to clearly articulate your passion for design, showcase your unique perspective, and highlight relevant experiences. Tailoring your personal statement to reflect the values of the scholarship can also strengthen your application.
Design/Visual Communications scholarships typically cover tuition fees, materials and supplies, and sometimes living expenses, depending on the scholarship's terms.
Yes, many Design/Visual Communications scholarships are open to international students. However, it's essential to check the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
Common documents required for Design/Visual Communications scholarships include a completed application form, academic transcripts, a portfolio of your work, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
To increase your chances, focus on creating a strong portfolio, writing a compelling personal statement, meeting all application requirements, and applying to multiple scholarships. Additionally, seeking feedback on your application materials can be beneficial.
Eligibility criteria for Design/Visual Communications scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, portfolio submissions, field of study, and sometimes financial need.
Yes, many Design/Visual Communications 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 Design/Visual Communications scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Design/Visual Communications scholarships are financial awards aimed at students pursuing studies in design and visual communication fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, materials, and other educational expenses.
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