Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Fremont High School or former Fremont graduates who are enrolled in college. Students must have been involved in four semesters of band or choir during their high school career. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be pursuing a bachelor s degree in education, the humanities or the arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://steubenfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Gallery of Art
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Eligibility: Applicants must have held their Ph.D. for five years or less at the time of application and must submit application forms, proposals for the topic of the predoctoral seminar and the university course, three letters of recommendation and publications. Fellows will be in residence at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts. During the first year, the fellow will carry out research and writing related to the publication of a dissertation or appropriate articles or book(s). In the second academic year, while continuing research and writing in residence, the fellow will be expected to teach one course (advanced undergraduate or graduate) by arrangement at a neighboring university.
Amount: $50,000 plus allowances
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nga.gov/research/casva/fellowships.html
Sponsor: AIGA, The Professional Association for Design
222 Broadway
19th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students in fine arts, graphic design, illustration, interactive design or photography. They must have a GPA of at least 2.0 and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minority and economically disadvantaged students will be given special consideration.
Amount: $2,500-$5,000
Deadline: April 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Mission College Prep, Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo High Schools who have resided in Los Osos continually since fifth grade and attended Los Osos Middle School. Students must have plans to pursue a degree in applied or fine arts, architecture, engineering, mathematics or science at a four-year university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/
Sponsor: Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF)
P.O. Box 25266
Albuquerque, NM 87125-0266
Eligibility: Applicants must be New Mexico residents enrolled full-time as an undergraduate juniors or seniors year or graduate students. Students must be attending a New Mexico four-year nonprofit or public educational institution majoring in business, journalism, strategic communications, advertising and marketing, graphic design, fine art, photography, etc. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,400
Deadline: June 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://abqcf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Eligibility: Applicants must be people of color (African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander) attending a non-profit public or private college/university in West Michigan majoring in Fine Arts including all visual and performing art forms. Students must have financial need, be Kent County residents and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.grfoundation.org
Sponsor: Cumberland Community Foundation
P.O. Box 2345
Fayetteville, NC 28302
Eligibility: Applicants must be students of any high school in Cumberland County who plans to major in arts in any institution of higher learning.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cumberlandcf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Howard County
215 W. Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors from any Howard County high schools and Maconaquah High School who attend accredited colleges or universities to study fine arts. Preference is given to graduates from Northwestern High School and Maconaquah High School and students majoring in piano.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfhoward.org/scholarship_funds.html
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from the greater Wausau area DC Everest and Wausau School Districts (public and private schools) who are planning to pursue a degree in the arts at a 4-year college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Howard County
215 W. Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors from any Howard County high schools and Maconaquah High School who attend accredited colleges or universities to study fine arts. Preference is given to graduates from Northwestern High School and Maconaquah High School and students majoring in painting, sculpture, voice or dance.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfhoward.org/scholarship_funds.html
Sponsor: Bay Area Community Foundation
Pere Marquette Depot
1000 Adams Street
Suite 200
Bay City, MI 48708
Eligibility: Applicants must submit a FAFSA proving financial need and demonstrate an dedication to obtain a degree in fine arts especially public TV or radio. Students must submit two letters of recommendation, a current transcript, a personal essay and an acceptable portrait photo as a JPEG or PNG along with their application.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: First Monday in February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://bayfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215-2519
Eligibility: Applicants must be current students at an accredited college or university, take at least six credit hours and be enrolled in a bachelor's of fine art, bachelor's of studio art, master's of fine art or bachelor's or master's in music program. Art students must major in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography or printmaking. Preference for music scholarships is given to those studying acoustic mandolin or acoustic guitar. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, essay, Student Aid Report and two appraisal forms are required.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Zeitgeist Arts Building
222 East Superior Street
Suite 302
Duluth, MN 55802
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates of Cook County High School who wish to pursue an education in liberal arts (history, political science, writing, journalism and fine arts). Students must be in the top 25% of their graduating class and must be active participants or leaders in school and community activities.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.dsacommunityfoundation.com
Sponsor: Phelps County Community Foundation
424 Garfield Street
Holdrege, NE 68949
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least one year of post-secondary schooling or be enrolled as a full-time student (in both cases, for at least nine hours). For those in their first college year, the high school minimum GPA earned must be 3.0; for those past their first college year, the college minimum GPA earned must be 3.0.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.phelpsfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Bixby Educational Endowment Foundation
109 N. Armstrong
Bixby, OK 74008
Eligibility: Applicants must be a Bixby High School student for at least two years, rank in the top 25% of the senior class and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Students must also be a U.S. citizen, plan to attend an accredited college or university and plan to enroll as a full-time college student pursuing a degree in fine arts, history, literature or education. Applicants must supply a detailed description of high school activities and honors and community services, two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a cover letter and an application form.
Amount: $1,250
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.bixbyps.org/page/beef-foundation
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
541 Loyal Street
Danville, VA 24541
Eligibility: Applicants must be Danville and Pittsylvania County graduates studying art. Students must be enrolled full-time.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfdrr.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
Eligibility: Applicants must be Steuben County residents who are graduating seniors from any Steuben County high school. Students must be pursuing a degree in education, humanities and/or the arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://steubenfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Greater Toledo Community Foundation
300 Madison Avenue
Suite 1300
Toledo, OH 43604
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current college students who currently reside in northwest Ohio or southeast Michigan pursuing a degree in ceramic arts with a focus in pottery.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.toledocf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of any Muskegon County high school pursuing a fine arts degree at any accredited college, university or fine arts school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
2201 N Willenborg Street, Suite 11
P.O. Box 1211
Effingham, IL 62401
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors pursuing a post-secondary education, preferably in the areas of health, agriculture, or the arts. Special consideration will be given to families affected by cancer.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://southeasternillinois.org/students/
Sponsor: Adams County Community Foundation
25 South 4th Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Eligibility: Applicants must be students or adults pursuing post-secondary education at a school, college or university in the field of art, preferably studio art.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.adamscountycf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
Eligibility: Applicants must be Wausau East High School graduating seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need who are interested in pursuing a degree in the Fine Arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation
162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road
Suite F-50
Encinitas, CA 92023
Eligibility: Preference will be given to students who need financial support to attend college and who excel in fine arts, dance or music.
Amount: $500-$2,500
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://coastalfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships
827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
Eligibility: Applicants must be current high schools seniors who plan to major in fine arts at an accredited college or university. They must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher and demonstrate financial need and good character.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript.
Website: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Barry Community Foundation
231 South Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate strong community ties through extracurricular involvement, work experience and/or volunteer work. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.barrycf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Applicants must attend high school at Penn-Trafford High School as graduating seniors and reside in Westmoreland County. Students must pursue a degree or studies in engineering, law, criminology, criminal justice, healthcare, biological sciences, fine arts, English/literature, humanities and environmental or conservation studies and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Amount: $4,000
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
Sponsor: Central Alabama Community Foundation
111 Adris Place
Suite 8
Dothan, AL 36303
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors attending any Elmore County high school. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have participated in drama, art or chorus. Applicants must plan to pursue a major or minor in fine arts at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cacfinfo.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Henderson County
401 North Main Street
Suite 300
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Eligibility: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. Students must submit an application detailing their employment history, volunteer experience, extracurricular involvement, academic performance and financial information.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfhcforever.org/
Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Angola, Fremont, Hamilton or Prairie Heights high school pursuing a degree in education or arts. Student must attend an Indiana college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://steubenfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.
301 S. Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Eligibility: Applicants must be students from Corning-Painted Post High School or Dryden High School who have the intention of studying nursing or earning a degree within the fine arts field with a major focus on teaching art to grade school students. Students must demonstrate the highest standards of character, creativity, sensitivity, sense of humor, leadership, courage, and perseverance, and preference will be given to students with a 3.5 GPA or better.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships-for-students/
Sponsor: Rochester Area Community Foundation
500 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Irondequoit High School seniors who demonstrate high potential for a career in architecture or the arts.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.racf.org/scholarships/search-for-scholarships/
Sponsor: Akron Community Foundation
345 West Cedar Street
Akron, OH 44307
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors at Hudson High School planning to study drawing, painting or graphic arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.akroncf.org/students/
Sponsor: Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
Eligibility: Applicants must be either an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a degree-granting program. Recently graduated students are eligible to apply. Students must commit to a minimum of twelve hours per week for at least ten weeks.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 18; May 24; September 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.metmuseum.org/
Sponsor: Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
Eligibility: Applicants must be either an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a degree-granting program. Recently graduated students are eligible to apply. Students must commit to a minimum of twelve hours per week for at least ten weeks.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 24 (Fall); September 20 (Spring)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.metmuseum.org/
Sponsor: Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
Eligibility: Applicants must have demonstrated their ability in any of the branches within the study of fine art and because of this the fellowship is normally awarded to a mature student.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: November 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.metmuseum.org/
Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation
200 South 8th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Terre Haute South Vigo High School who are pursuing a degree in fine arts, specifically painting, sculpture, drawing, watercolor, graphics, and/or architecture.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://wvcf.org
Sponsor: Arizona Community Foundation
2201 E. Camelback Road
Suite 202
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Eligibility: Applicants must be a high school senior graduating from an Arizona high school with preference to those from schools in the Verde Valley. Students must be enrolled full time and major in commercial art, fine art or art education.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.azfoundation.org
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at Nouvel Catholic Central High School pursuing at least six credit hours of fine arts classes in their first year of post-high school education. Students must demonstrate fine arts participation at Nouvel Catholic Central High School (plays, concerts, art exhibits, etc.) and must be enrolled full-time in pursuit of an undergraduate degree. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Grand Island Community Foundation
1811 West 2nd Street
Suite 365
Grand Island, NE 68803
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Grand Island High School.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.gicf.org
Sponsor: Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
1503 W. 2nd Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Eligibility: Applicants must be Grand Island High School graduating seniors pursuing a fine arts course of study as a major or minor. Students must write and submit scholarship-specific essays. Applicants must submit two character references' email addresses for them to complete the application.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gicf.org/communities/scholarships/scholarship-directory
Sponsor: Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
Eligibility: Applicants must be in residence at The Met during the fellowship period. The one-year fellowships begin on September 1. Applicants must be Ph.D. candidates, postdoctoral researchers or senior scholars and must also submit a specific research proposal that makes use of the museum's collection. Fellowships are awarded based on funds and resource availability.
Amount: $24,000
Deadline: November 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.metmuseum.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be a senior at Laytonville High School and plan to attend a vocational school, community college or four-year college or university. Students must pursue studies in the areas of music, art, architecture, building construction and/or design. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
1500 Main Street
P.O. Box 15769
Springfield, MA 01115
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Agawam High School studying creative design, advertising or the arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://communityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
101 W. Main Street
Suite #4500
Norfolk, VA 23510
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Norfolk Public Schools who are pursuing a degree in art or art education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://hamptonroadscf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
212 Union Avenue SE
Suite 102
Olympia, WA 98501
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Yelm High School who are planning to pursue studies related to education or the arts.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.thecommunityfoundation.com
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at St. Charles North High School who are planning to continue their education at a 4-year college and major in arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Erie Community Foundation
459 West 6th Street
Erie, PA 16507
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Erie County high schools pursuing a collegiate or post secondary course of instruction in art at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
Eligibility: Applicants must want to continue a career in art history and should have financial need or another hardship. A resume, two academic recommendations, transcripts, a list of art history or other relevant courses taken, a list of foreign languages known and an essay are required. Applicants must be current undergraduate seniors, recent graduates from a bachelor's or associate's program or master's-level graduate students. Recent graduates must have completed their degrees no more than twelve months prior to the application deadline.
Amount: $21,000
Deadline: January 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.metmuseum.org/
Sponsor: Connecticut Community Foundation Center for Philanthropy
43 Field Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
Eligibility: Applicants must be women who plan to study art at an accredited college or university, or in an artist-in-residence program. They must also live in the Connecticut Community Foundation's service area.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.conncf.org
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Saginaw Public School pursuing a degree in fine arts, architecture or landscaping. Students must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Erie Community Foundation
459 West 6th Street
Erie, PA 16507
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a public or private high school in Erie County who are pursuing post-secondary education in the field of art, architecture or industrial art. Students must submit a minimum of six of the best samples of their work in a jpeg format on a CD along with a completed application form.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
100 Merrimack Street
Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors in the Fine Arts Academy at Lowell High School.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.glcfoundation.org/scholarships/donate-to-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Decatur County Community Foundation
101 East Main Street
Suite 1
Greensburg, IN 47240
Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $250
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.dccfound.org
Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
One South Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Eligibility: Applicants must be students planning to study graphic arts or fine arts, or students studying environment, biology, or forestry.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://ghacf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Eligibility: Applicants must be Kent County residents (5-year minimum) pursuing undergraduate studies in painting/fine arts. Students must demonstrate artistic talent, have financial need and have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.grfoundation.org
Sponsor: Minnesota Office of Higher Education Services
1450 Energy Park Drive
Suite 350
Saint Paul, MN 55108-5227
Eligibility: Applicants must be Minnesota residents who have been admitted to a full-time program in an approved Minnesota college or university. Applicants must have demonstrated achievement in one of the following subjects: English or creative writing, fine arts, foreign language, math, science or social science.
Amount: Up to full tuition
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: For information about the status of this program, applicants should contact the schools they wish to attend.
Website: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/
Sponsor: Chester County Community Foundation
28 West Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Eligibility: Applicants must be Chester County residents who are at least 18 years old with demonstrated financial need. Students must intend on pursuing home improvement arts, crafts or trades through college, trade school, workshops or apprenticeship. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.chescocf.org
Sponsor: Stateline Community Foundation
690 3rd Street
Suite 110
Beloit, WI 53511
Eligibility: Applicants must be local high school seniors or graduates of local high schools who plan to pursue a post-secondary degree in art, art design, graphic arts, or art education. Art related classes in high school are prerequisites for consideration.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://statelinecf.org/scholarships-info/
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of a high school in the Park Hill School District. Students must have a high school GPA of at least 2.75 and must show demonstrated talent in at least one area of fine arts.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Whitley County
400 N. Whitley Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
Eligibility: Applicants must be junior or senior college students pursuing a degree in art education who were graduates of Columbia City High School. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwhitley.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Howard County
215 W. Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
Eligibility: Applicants must be Kokomo High School students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree in the language arts or a degree in the arts or music field. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated superior work ethic, high moral character, excellent mental attitude and financial need.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfhoward.org/scholarship_funds.html
Sponsor: National Gallery of Art
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Eligibility: Applicants for predoctoral fellowships must be nominated by the chair of the graduate department of art history or other appropriate departments. Applicants must have completed all departmental requirements, including course work, residency and general and preliminary examinations. Certification in two languages other than English is required. Applicants should submit nomination forms, supporting letters from two individuals and writing samples. There are various fellowships. The David E. Finley Fellowship requires applicants have a significant interest in curatorial work. The Paul Mellon Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in Western art. The Samuel H. Kress Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in European art on a topic before the early nineteenth century. The Wyeth Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation that concerns aspects of art of the United States, including native and pre-Revolutionary America. The Ittleson Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in the visual arts in a field other than Western art. The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship is for the completion of a doctoral dissertation in cross-cultural studies or in a field other than Western art through the twentieth century. The Robert H. and Clarice Smith Fellowship is for research on Northern European art between 1400 and 1700, intended for the advancement or completion of either a doctoral dissertation or a resulting publication. The Chester Dale Fellowships are for the advancement or completion of a doctoral dissertation in any area of Western art, with a preference for modern and contemporary topics. The Center offers a Paul Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for recipients of the David E. Finley, Paul Mellon, Samuel H. Kress, Wyeth, Ittleson, Andrew W. Mellon and two-year Chester Dale fellowships if the dissertation has been accepted by June 1 of the residence year. Several candidates for each fellowship will be invited to Washington for interviews.
Amount: $30,000 plus allowances
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Application materials are described online. Contact your dissertation advisor and departmental chair to obtain nomination forms.
Website: https://www.nga.gov/research/casva/fellowships.html
Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
100 Merrimack Street
Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852
Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving art students from Chelmsford High School who pursue study in the field of art at an accredited, degree-granting art school, college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.glcfoundation.org/scholarships/donate-to-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be Reeths-Puffer school graduates pursuing a degree in fine arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Middletown Community Foundation
300 N. Main Street
Suite 300
Middletown, OH 45042
Eligibility: Applicants must be incoming freshmen graduating from Monroe High School and pursuing a major in fine arts. Students must be attending an accredited college, university, or school of fine arts and will be required to fill out financial information and upload the FAFSA.
Amount: $250
Deadline: February 14
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mcfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships
827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Hawaii, demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Students must also plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript.
Website: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1762
1620 Park Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26102
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Wirt County High School who plan to attend an accredited college, university, trade school, technical school or certificate program. Students must be pursuing a degree in music or other art fields. Community service, leadership and character are considered. Preferences are given to students who participated in the Wirt County High School Band.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pacfwv.com
Sponsor: American Academy in Rome
7 East 60 Street
New York, NY 10022
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens at time of application. Previous recipients of Rome Prize are not eligible to reapply.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aarome.org
Sponsor: Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
Eligibility: Applicants must currently be in an undergraduate program as juniors or seniors, recent undergraduate graduates from a bachelor's or associate's program or master's-level graduate students. Individuals must have completed their undergraduate or graduate degrees no more than one year prior to the application deadline. Current freshmen and sophomores are not eligible to apply. This internship is for ten weeks and has a full-time schedule: five days, thirty-five hours per week.
Amount: $3,750
Deadline: January 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.metmuseum.org/
Sponsor: National Gallery of Art
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Eligibility: Applicants should have held the Ph.D. for five years or more or possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment at the time of application. They must submit application forms, proposals, copies of publications and three letters of recommendation. Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center. One Paul Mellon Fellowship, one Frese Senior Fellowship and four to six Ailsa Mellon Bruce and Samuel H. Kress Senior Fellowships will be awarded for the academic year. The Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Senior Fellowships support research in the history, theory and criticism of the visual arts of any geographical area and of any period. The Samuel H. Kress Senior Fellowships support research on European art before the early nineteenth century. The Frese Senior Fellowship is for study in the history, theory and criticism of sculpture, prints and drawings or decorative arts of any geographical area and of any period. Applications are also accepted from scholars in other disciplines whose work is related.
Amount: Up to $50,000
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nga.gov/research/casva/fellowships.html
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the New River Valley
P.O. Box 6009
Christiansburg, VA 24068
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery or Pulaski county or the city of Radford. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and submit a FAFSA demonstrating financial need to be considered.
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnrv.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Whitley County
400 N. Whitley Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
Eligibility: Applicants must be Churubusco or Columbia City High School art students.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwhitley.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Gallery of Art
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Eligibility: Applicants must have held their Ph.D. for five years or possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment at the time of application. Applications are considered for research in the history, theory and criticism of the visual arts of any geographical area and of any period. Applicants must submit application forms, proposals, copies of a publication and two letters of recommendation. Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center. Applications are also accepted from scholars in other disciplines whose work is related. The Center awards up to twelve short-term Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowships. The deadlines are March 21 for the fellowship from September to February and September 21 for March through August.
Amount: $7,000-$12,500
Deadline: March 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nga.gov/research/casva/fellowships.html
Sponsor: Outer Banks Community Foundation
13 Skyline Road
Southern Shores, NC 27949
Eligibility: Applicants must be Hatteras or Ocracoke Island high school students in good academic standing who are planning to study the arts full-time or part-time, with a preference given to visual arts or music. Students must have artistic talent.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://obcf.org/scholarships/
