108 Arts Scholarships (October 2026)

The purpose of the P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship is to support students with learning disabilities to pursue visual arts education. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors with a language-related learning disability who are enrolling in an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Students must be pursuing a career in the visual arts and demonstrate financial need.

The purpose of the Mark P. Tiner Scholarship is to support students from the Orange County area. Applicants must be graduating seniors of Santa Ana Unified, Anaheim Union, Placentia-Yorba Linda, or the Fullerton Joint Union school districts and intend on enrolling full-time at an accredited four-year college. Students must have unmet financial need and must have completed a minimum of 300 hours of community service over the last four years. A minimum GPA of 3.75 is required. Applicants must have been involved in visual arts, performing arts or sports during their senior year of high school.

The purpose of the James M. and Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship is to support students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and they must have community service experience. Applicants must plan to obtain a degree in the arts and sciences, music, ministry or human services. Preference will be given to students from the following states: Missouri, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Adult students may also apply.

The purpose of the Frank A. Weidman Fund is to assist students in the Pittsburgh area. Applicants must attend a Pittsburgh public high school as graduating seniors and pursue a degree or studies in arts or sciences. Students must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

The purpose of the Iowa Thespian Chapter Board Senior Scholarships is to aid promising young thespians. Applicants must be Iowa high school seniors and have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher with a GPA of 3.0 or higher in arts-related classes. Students must be members of the International Thespian Society in good standing. Applicants must plan to major or minor in theatre, film, radio and television, broadcasting, music or dance. Applicants must also perform an audition at the Iowa Thespian Festival in the performance, technical or theatre educator category.

The purpose of the State of the Arts Scholarship is to encourage homeschooled students interested in studying visual or performing arts. Applicants must have been homeschooled through four years of high school and demonstrate significant experience in the arts. Students must graduate and begin an educational program in an art school, college or university. Selection will be based on the application, references, autobiography, homeschool transcript and artistic accomplishments to date plus a portfolio of 10 pages or less or a CD or DVD of 5 minutes or less.

The purpose of the R. Walker Geitner III Memorial Scholarship is to assist students in the Western North Carolina area. Applicants must be graduates or graduating seniors of Asheville High School who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in film, video production, visual or performing arts.

The purpose of the ISF Policy Scholarship Program is to aid Muslim students in pursuing degrees in humanities, social sciences, liberal arts and law. Applicants must be accepted by or attend a top-ranked four-year college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies. They must be practicing Muslims and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must have college junior standing or higher and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants should be active members of their communities. Selection is based on academic record, school and extracurricular activities, extenuating circumstances and a personal interview.

The purpose of the Carson Scholars is to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to the community. Applicants must be nominated by their school. They must be in grades 4 through 11 and have a GPA of 3.75 or higher in English, reading, language arts, math, science, social studies and foreign language. They must have participated in some form of voluntary community service beyond what is required by their school. Scholarship recipients must attend a four-year college or university upon graduation to receive funds.

The purpose of the Larry Kinnett Memorial Scholarship is to assist students in Dearborn County. Applicants must be graduating seniors from South Dearborn High School who plan to study literary arts or education in college.

The purpose of the Oklahoma State Fair Inc. Scholarship Program is to encourage Oklahoma students to continue their education. Applicants must be graduating seniors from an accredited high school or homeschool in Oklahoma. Students must attend a college, university, vocation or technical school in Oklahoma. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and legal residents of Oklahoma. Students must have verifiable Oklahoma State Fair involvement beyond regular attendance in the areas of livestock, equine, creative arts competitions or other related forms of involvement.

The purpose of the Predoctoral Fellowship Program is to support advanced graduate research in the history, theory and criticism of art, architecture and urbanism. 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.

The purpose of the Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation Scholarship is to promote academic achievement and inspire individuals to become students of the Chinese martial arts. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, plan to attend an accredited U.S. four year college or university as a full-time student for the entire academic year and have a B GPA. Applicants must have studied for at least five years one or more of the Chinese martial arts including Kung Fu, Wu Shu or Tai Chi. Selection is based on achievement in academics and martial arts, recommendations, work experience, educational and career goals and leadership in school and community activities.

The purpose of the Jane and Morgan Whitney Fellowship is to encourage students in the field of fine arts to use the museum as inspiration. 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.

The purpose of the New Face of Tech Scholarship Program is to support women students studying science, technology, engineering, arts or math (STEAM). Applicants must be women students studying science, technology, engineering, arts or math (STEAM). Scholarship award can be used at any accredited college or university.

The purpose of the Simple Gifts Fund is to assist students in the Berkshire Taconic area. Applicants must be aged 13 to 19 years. Students must be residents of the Berkshire Taconic region interested in participating in summer enrichment programs that foster their interest in the arts.

The purpose of the Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship is to support Asian American students pursuing degrees in visual or performing arts. Applicants must be at least 25 percent Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity and citizens or national or legal permanent residents of the U.S. Students must be high school seniors or current college students enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. vocational, community or four-year college or university. Applicants must be pursuing majors in visual or performing arts and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must demonstrate leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular or other activities.

The purpose of the Thomas A. Nickle Scholarship is to support Ohio students interested in pursuing industrial arts education. Applicants must be residents of Wayne County in Ohio. Students must be graduating seniors or adults enrolled in a skills training program in industrial arts technology or related fields. Applicants must demonstrate Industrial Arts technology aptitude and financial need. Preference given to students focusing on precision machining technology.

The purpose of the Donna Darovich Gridiron Scholarship is to support students who are residents of Texas. Applicants must be attending a college, university or junior college in Texas and must be preparing for a career in journalism. Students must take at least six academic hours a semester and have a minimum GPA of 2.25 at time of application and for the duration of the award. This scholarship recognizes various types of writing, including news, arts, lifestyle and people.

The purpose of the Arts Council of Gibson County Scholarship is to support students who are graduates of a Gibson County High School with their college education. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and planning to pursue a degree in the areas of art, drama or music.

The purpose of the Frank D. Bo Shrader Memorial Scholarship Fund is to assist students in the Western Virginia area. Applicants must be graduating seniors or graduates from Bath County high school living in Bath county. Students must attend a program, college, technical school in the vocational arts and desire to return to Bath County upon completion of those studies.

The purpose of the Talia Joy Smith Performing Arts Scholarship Fund is to support local students as they pursue advanced education. Applicants must be East Noble High School seniors or previous ENHS graduates pursuing a four-year degree majoring in the performing arts in either vocal performance or musical theatre, or pursuing a four-year degree majoring in music education in the fall. Students must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.00 scale.

The purpose of the Alexander Moreland Memorial Scholarship Fund is to assist students in the Pittsburgh area. Applicants must attend Greensburg Salem High School as graduating seniors and demonstrate financial need. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university OR an accredited vocational or technical trade school as a full-time student. Applicants must be well-rounded students, as defined by being involved in a variety of activities, such as athletics, the arts, community service, clubs and organizations, spiritual life, and/or employment.

The purpose of the Eleanor Kellam Scholarship Fund is to assist students in the Pittsburgh area. Applicants must attend Bay High School, Bay Village as graduating seniors. Students must pursue a degree or studies in English or Humanities and have an interest and/or ability in English or Fine Arts. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to attend a 2-or 4-year college or university.

The purpose of the F. Lammot Belin Arts Scholarship is to support students in their development into professional fine artists. Applicants must have resided in Northeast Pennsylvania at some point in their lives. Students must also provide evidence that their chosen field is intended to be his or her life's work.