Photography scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best Photography scholarships for February 2025.
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Elizabeth Furber Fellowship – Women studying Creative Fine Arts
Arts • Studio Arts • Photography • Art History • Music • Writing • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Interior Design • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • For Native American / American Indian students • For Women • Graduate Students
The Elizabeth Furber Fellowship offers $5,000 to American Indian and Alaska Native women in Creative Fine Arts graduate programs.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship
Arts • Communications • English • Literature • Film • Studio Arts • Journalism • Photography • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in arts fields. Submit an essay and three photos to apply.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
AGL Over the Rainbow Scholarship
Arts • Studio Arts • Photography • Graphic Design • Art History • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Freshmen
AGL Over the Rainbow Scholarship awards $1,000 to dedicated high school fine arts students pursuing college education.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
YoungArts Arts Competition
Writing • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Film • Photography • Arts • Age • High school • Freshmen
YoungArts Competition offers $250 to $10,000 for artists in grades 10-12. Apply with an online application, audition, or portfolio.
Deadline:
October 17, 2025
Gregori Jakovina Scholarship
Clark County • Oregon • Arts • Arts Management • Art History • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Gregori Jakovina Scholarship supports Oregon and Clark County residents in the Arts, focusing on visual arts. Apply with three essays.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
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
Print and Graphics Scholarship
Graphic Design • Other Trades/Crafts • Manufacturing/Production • Photography • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The Print and Graphics Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students in printing or graphics programs with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship
Alaska • Oregon • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students
Apply for the Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship for visual arts and design. Open to Northwest residents. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir San Diego Visual and Performing Arts Educational Scholarship
San Diego County • California • Music • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Writing • Freshmen
Deadline:
March 20, 2025
Raymond Davis Scholarship
Engineering • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Photography • Graduate Students • Juniors • Seniors
The Raymond Davis Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for undergraduates and graduates in imaging fields. Requires an essay and two recommendation letters.
Deadline:
September 30, 2025
James J. and Margaret M. Kerrigan Endowed Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Juniors • Seniors
The Kerrigan Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for HBCU juniors/seniors in art and education, focusing on K-12 and Fine Arts.
Deadline:
September 5, 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
Kazickas Family Foundation Art Scholarships
New York • Studio Arts • Fashion • Photography • High school
Kazickas Family Foundation offers $1,000 art scholarships for Nassau County high school seniors pursuing visual arts. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
The Weston Scholarship
California • Photography • Arts • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Weston Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in Monterey or Santa Cruz studying black and white film photography.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
Kenneth J. Osborn Memorial Scholarship
Photography • Geological & Earth Sciences • Freshmen • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
The Kenneth J. Osborn Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for undergraduates in surveying, mapping, or geospatial technology.
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship
Geological & Earth Sciences • Photography • Urban Design • Public Policy & Administration • Graduate Students
The Paul R. Wolf Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 for graduate students in Surveying Mapping or Photogrammetry. Apply now!
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship
Technology • Photography • Astronomy • Geological & Earth Sciences • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Robert E. Altenhofen Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for students studying theoretical photogrammetry. Apply with a statement and research papers.
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
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.
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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.
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American Sign Letters Scholarship
Graphic Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Studio Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Win a $1,000 scholarship by designing a building sign, business logo, or impactful plaque for your college campus.
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Bob Baxter Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bob Baxter Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
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Bob East Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bob East Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
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Marianne Beel Scholarship
Nebraska • Photography • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Writing • High school
The Marianne Beel Scholarship offers $1,000 to Nebraska seniors pursuing communications, with a focus on media and online presence.
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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.
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Kit C. King Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Kit C. King Scholarship offers $2,000 to graduate students in photojournalism needing financial assistance.
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FAQ
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting a weak portfolio, and not proofreading your application materials.
When writing your application, be sure to clearly express your passion for photography, highlight your achievements, and provide a well-organized portfolio that showcases your best work.
Photography scholarships typically cover tuition fees, equipment costs, and sometimes living expenses, but the specifics can vary by scholarship.
Yes, many Photography scholarships are open to international students, but it's essential to check the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
Common documents required for Photography 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 for multiple scholarships.
Eligibility criteria for Photography scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, portfolio submission, field of study, and sometimes financial need.
Yes, many Photography 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 Photography scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Photography scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing education in photography or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, equipment, and other educational expenses.
In your personal statement for Photography scholarships, include your passion for photography, your career goals, relevant experiences, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your educational objectives.
To apply for Photography scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit a portfolio of your work, and provide any required documentation such as transcripts or letters of recommendation.
It's advisable to start applying for Photography scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college, to maximize your opportunities.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Photography scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
The amount of money awarded through Photography scholarships can vary significantly, ranging from small grants to substantial awards that cover a large portion of tuition and expenses.
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