Hey guys, I'm really passionate about visual arts and want to apply to art schools. Does anyone know about any good scholarships that are specifically termited toward students heading for art schools? Thanks a lot!
Hello! It's exciting to hear about your passion for visual arts and your plans to attend art school. There are indeed several scholarships out there tailored specifically towards art students. Here are a few you might consider:
1. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: This is a competitive scholarship program for creative teens. You can apply in various categories, including visual arts. They award scholarships to high school students, and the winners also get the opportunity to exhibit their work publicly.
2. The NAHS/NJAHS Scholarship: This scholarship is for high school seniors who are members of the National Art Honor Society or the National Junior Art Honor Society.
3. National YoungArts Foundation: They provide scholarships to young visual, literary, design or performing artists aged 15-18.
4. The Congressional Art Competition: This annual competition sponsored by the Congressional Institute offers scholarships to high school students from each Congressional District who display their artwork in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
5. Doodle for Google: Although it's not specifically for art students, Doodle for Google is a yearly contest open to students of all grade levels. The contest involves creating a doodle for Google's homepage, and the winner receives a scholarship.
Each of these scholarships has its own set of rules, deadlines, and application processes, so it's important to read all eligibility requirements and application instructions carefully. Also, be sure to check with the art schools you're applying to, as they may offer their own scholarship opportunities for students exhibiting exemplary artistic talent.
It's also a good idea to create a strong portfolio that showcases your artistic journey. Continually adding to and refining this portfolio will be critical not only for your scholarship applications, but also your art school applications.
Finally, if you're looking for ways to pursue your passion for art while still in high school, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which lists a range of art-related summer programs for high schoolers: https://blog.collegevine.com/high-school-art-summer-programs/
You might be able to network with current art professionals and educators who know about additional scholarships, and participating in one could even give you a boost during the college process, as admissions officers love to see that you're taking initiative and exploring your interests outside of the classroom!
Good luck!
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