YoungArts Program

Program is open to young artists in grades 10-12 or ages 15-18 with talent in cinematic arts, dance, design arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing. There is a $35 application fee, but fee waivers are available to qualified applicants.

Award: Up to $10,000

Deadline: October 14, 2016

More info: http://www.youngarts.org/apply

Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships

Worldstudio Foundation / American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) 

This scholarship is for students who are majoring in and pursing an undergraduate or graduate degree in advertising (art direction only), fine arts, graphic design, illustration, interactive design/motion graphics, and photography. High school seniors are eligible, provided they can provide proof of enrollment in a college or university for the fall 2015/spring 2016 academic year. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, have least a 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens or green card holders. Though not a requirement, minority status is a significant factor considered in the award decisions. Applications open February 1.

Award: $500 - $5,000

Deadline: March 27, 2015

More info: http://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship/

East Villagers Service Scholar Contest

This contest is for young, service-minded scholars enrolled in middle through high school. To qualify for this contest, applicants must complete five hours of community service and fill out the Service Requirement Form as proof. To apply, applicants must submit an essay that explains why community service is important to them, or a piece of artwork (fine art, digital art, photography, or video) that captures and promotes the spirit of volunteerism and inspires others to get more involved in public service. See website for more details.

Award: $150-$500

Deadline: May 2, 2014

More info: http://www.servicescholar.com/contest.html

Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships

This scholarship is for students who are majoring in and pursing an undergraduate or graduate degree in advertising (art direction only) fine arts, graphic design, illustration, interactive design/motion graphics, and photography. High school seniors are eligible, provided they can provide proof of enrollment in a college or university for the fall 2014/spring 2015 academic year. Applicants must be enrolled full-time, have least a 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be US citizens or green card holders. Though not a requirement, minority status is a significant factor considered in the award decisions.

Award: $500 - $5,000

Deadline: March 28, 2014

More info: http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/