Arts Scholarships

Find Arts scholarships for students looking for funding in this field. Compare deadlines, award amounts, GPA requirements, eligibility rules, and application steps before applying.

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Available Arts scholarships

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William Smith Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $3000. Plan to apply by May 23, 2026.

394 applicants

$3,000

Award Amount

May 23, 2026

23 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

ArtsMusicEducationCommunityHobbiesFew RequirementsHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.5+GA
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Michael Vergauwen Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,500. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$2,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 1, 2026

1 day left

3 requirements

Requirements

ArtsFew RequirementsUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegePaid to schoolGPA 2.5+
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Arkansas Tourism and Hospitality Education Foundation Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

9 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationCommunityFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateVerifiedGPA 2.5+ARArkansas
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Annual Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

1 day left

3 requirements

Requirements

ArtsFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+
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Diversity in Design Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by May 7, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 7, 2026

7 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

ArtsCommunityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+CATXCaliforniaTexas
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Performing Arts Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $5,000. Plan to apply by June 1, 2026.

$5,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

32 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

ArtsCommunityFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+
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Hot Jazz Jubilee Music Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $6000. Plan to apply by June 14, 2026.

48 applicants

$6,000

Award Amount

Jun 14, 2026

45 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

ArtsMusicEducationHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.5+CAGANYNC

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Frequently asked questions about arts scholarships

Who can apply for arts scholarships?
Arts scholarship eligibility depends on the provider and the discipline. Some awards support visual arts, design, photography, film, theater, dance, creative writing, or interdisciplinary work, while others are open to any student with a strong creative portfolio. Providers may ask for samples, an artist statement, school enrollment, GPA, financial need, local residency, or plans to continue studying or practicing the arts.
What should I prepare before applying for arts scholarships?
Start by organizing a small portfolio that matches the scholarship instructions. This may include images, videos, writing samples, performance links, project descriptions, or a resume of exhibitions, productions, publications, classes, or community arts work. Many arts scholarships also ask for an artist statement, so be ready to explain your influences, process, goals, and why the award would support your next step.
Do arts scholarships require a specific major?
Some arts scholarships require applicants to major in an arts-related field, but many do not. A provider may care more about demonstrated creative work, a portfolio, community involvement, or plans to keep developing as an artist. If you are undecided or combining art with another field, look for awards that accept creative practice, extracurricular work, or career goals rather than a strict major requirement.

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