108 Arts Scholarships (June 2025)

The purpose of the AICPA John L. Carey Scholarship is to support non-business related degree holders who are pursuing graduate studies in accounting. Applicants must be full-time students who have obtained a liberal arts or other non-business undergraduate degree and have earned 12 credits or fewer in accounting or business. Applicants must be pursuing their CPA. Two essays are required.

The purpose of the Brady & Patrick Gallagher Memorial Scholarship is to support Loy Norris High School graduates who demonstrate ability and interest in the area of creative arts; band, orchestra, choral, drama, fine arts or creative writing. Applicants must demonstrate ability and interest with evidence of participation in community and school activities. Financial need may be considered.

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 AFSA/AAFSW Merit Awards is to recognize the academic and artistic achievements of high school seniors who are the children or dependents of Foreign Service employees. Applicants must be dependents of U.S. government Foreign Service employees who are members of AFSA or AAFSW. Students must be high school seniors with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants can also submit an art entry under the categories of visual arts, musical arts, drama, dance or creative writing. Awards are based on GPA, SAT scores, a two-page essay, letters of recommendation and extra-curricular activities.

The purpose of the Roswell L. Gilpatrick Internship is to encourage students in the fields of fine arts showing special interest in museum careers. 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.

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 Carole J. Streeter, KB9JBR, Scholarship is to support students who are involved in amateur radio. Applicants must have an amateur radio license of Technician Class or higher. Preference will be given to applicants with Morse Code proficiency and those studying health and healing arts.

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 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 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 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 Leslie B. Durst Scholarship is to support graduating seniors from the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics in pursuing a degree in the arts. Applicants must intend on enrolling full-time at an accredited educational institution to pursue a degree in fine arts, literary arts, moving image arts, music, dance or theater. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

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 Luszczak Family Memorial Scholarship is to support students of Wisconsin Dells High School. Applicants must enroll in a two-year or four-year college, technical or trade school. Students must be pursuing a degree in business management, culinary arts or environmental sciences. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and preference will be given to students with financial need.

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 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 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 Preble Family Scholarship is to support music, education, arts and theater students from Henry County pursuing a higher education. Applicants must be graduating seniors or graduates of a Henry County high school with preference given to those from New Castle High School. Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in music studies, arts, education or theater at any college or university with preference given to music majors.

The purpose of the Elaine Sirkin Forbes Scholarship Fund is to assist students in the Pittsburgh area. Applicants must attend high school in Allegheny County as graduating seniors and pursue a degree or studies in visual, performance or media arts. Students must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and plan to attend a 2-or 4-year college or university.

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 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 T. Scott Eaton Scholarship Fund is to support Virginia students interested in pursuing a post-secondary degree in theatre or fine arts. 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.

The purpose of the William Fairburn, Jr. and Cynthia Fairburn Memorial Scholarship is to reward graduating high school seniors enrolling in a four-year public or private college or university. Applicants must be pursuing degrees in liberal arts, humanities or physical or natural sciences. Students must be Ventura County residents enrolled in any Ventura County high school.

The purpose of the Louise Adelle Jacobs Jayson Scholarship Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation is to support students in Collin, Dallas and Denton counties. Applicants must be students from I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA who plan to attend an accredited college or university full-time during the next school year and major in visual or fine arts. Students must be U.S. citizens or legal residents.

The purpose of the A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is to support research in the history, theory and criticism of the visual arts in any area represented in the collections of the National Gallery of Art. 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.