Scholarships in Art, General

Performing and Creative Arts Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must have a minimum 90 unweighted grade average and a minimum combined SAT I score of 1150 and must complete the audition process.

 

Talent Scholarship

Award: $9,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a full-time student and must audition or have a portfolio.

 

Trustee Talent Scholarship

Award: $24,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a full-time student who ranks in the top tenth of their class and has a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 2020. Talent applicants must audition or have portfolio.

 

Portfolio Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must submit a portfolio.

 

Fine Arts Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must demonstrate talent in art, music, or theatre. Audition or portfolio is required.

 

Fine Arts Fellowship

Award: $12,500, Deadline: January 12

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding achievement in art, music, or theatre.

 

Nordan Fine Arts Program

Award: $8,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must demonstrate exceptional talent in art, ballet and modern dance, music, or theatre.

 

Studio Art, Graphic Design, or Art Education Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Portfolio and personal interview with an art faculty member are required.

 

Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: January 31

Applicant must participate in Fine Arts Scholarship Day on campus and audition or submit portfolio.

 

Matt Locke Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Fine Arts Performance Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must participate in art or music.

 

Leadership and Community Service Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must have demonstrated leadership and community service experience.

 

Distinguished Artist Award

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must have a strong academic record and demonstrate talent in either visual arts, dance, music, theatre, or creative writing.

 

Art Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

 

Opal R. and Opal A. Lovett Scholarship

Award: $1,320, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

 

Fine Arts and Performing Arts Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: Late February (recommended); April 15

Applicant must be a first-time, full-time student, demonstrate ability through audition, portfolio, or other documented experience, and file FAFSA.

 

Performance Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Selection is based upon talent and potential in art, broadcasting, forensics, music, or theatre.

 

Henry & Chiyo Kuwahara Creative Arts Award

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 1

Award is to encourage creative projects reflecting the Japanese-American experience and providing cultural representation. Applicant must be a member of JACL. Selection is based upon personal statement, letters of recommendation, transcripts, work experience, and community involvement. Professional artists are not eligible.

 

Art Performance Scholarship

Award: $342, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a full-time student.

 

Art Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must major in art and submit a portfolio.

 

Creative and Research Fellowship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must need financial assistance to complete a work of art that is already in progress or to publish a manuscript of study which has been completed. Applications are considered for assistance with projects in humanities, physical or natural sciences, social sciences, and education. Not more than two grants will be made annually in any category.

 

Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship

Award: $20,000, Deadline: December 3

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree in architecture, art, dance, landscape architecture, music, theater, regional or urban planning and be continuing on to graduate study. Preference will be given to applicants under the age of twenty-five.

 

Art Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: None

Portfolio is required.

 

Mathilda Gallmeyer Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, and have lived in Kent County, Mich. for at least five years. Applicant must have received artistic awards or recognition, and demonstrate artistic talent. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must demonstrate ability, talent, and dedication to the theatre arts, be pursuing an education in theatre arts, and have worked in the Grand Rapids, Mich.. area community theatre. Preference is given to theatre arts majors. Selection is based upon academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement, and financial need.

 

School Talent Grant

Award: -, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Colorado resident and a full-time student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Alvie Reddin Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 21

Applicant must be a full-time student.

 

Visual Arts Scholar Award

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 1

Selection is based upon academic achievement and art portfolio.

 

Playhouse of Design Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a Kingsville area resident. Two letters of recommendation required.

 

Aline Mertens Art Scholarship

Award: $100, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must participate in art exhibit, two letters of recommendation required.