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

Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship is open to high school seniors with financial need, a certified language-related learning difference, and artistic talent who plan a career in visual arts.

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 31, 2016

More info: http://www.mossfoundation.org/educational-scholarships-grants-awards

John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art Education

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

This scholarship is for students between the ages of 18 and 35. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a profession in visual arts and be skilled and devoted to the classical or conservative tradition. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit samples of their work. Suggested subject categories for artworks include painting from life, drawing from the figure, composition, and landscape.

Award: $5000

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2015

More info: http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/education/staceyfund/

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

These scholarships are for individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines: visual arts, performing arts, media (film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.), and crafts (traditional folk arts, furniture weaving, pottery, etc.). There are two options in applying for funding: option one (grants under $500) has no deadline for applicants and requests are reviewed case-by-case; option two (grants up to $2500) has application deadlines of June 1 and November 1 and requires that a portfolio or samples of work and a budget or documentation of expenses be submitted with the application. Because no essay is required, the letter of recommendation is very important and should address the qualify of both the applicant and intended project. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in school.

Deadline: June 1, 2014

Award: $500-$2500

More info: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm

Krylon Clear Choice Art Scholarship

This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, and college sophomores in the United States and Canada. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled or accepted and seeking a degree at a US or Canadian university, college, or art school as a declared major in a visual arts program, such as painting, drawing, or sketching (excluding graphic design, fashion design, interior design, film, music, or the performing arts). Canadian students must be attending a designated educational institution while enrolled or accepted into a qualifying educational program. To apply, applicants must submit a portfolio of 3-6 images of artwork; see application for complete details.

Award: $1000

Deadline: May 31, 2014

More info: http://www.krylon.com/community/krylon-clear-choice-art-scholarship/

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

This scholarship is for students preparing to pursue or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree full-time at an accredited college or university. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the visual arts. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities.

Award: $3000

Deadline: May 1, 2014

More info: http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcs-va

Pima County Youth Arts Award

The Pima County Youth Arts Award (PCYAA) is an awards program designed to identify, recognize and encourage talented high school seniors within Pima County who demonstrate excellence in the following disciplines: Dance, Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Media Arts, or Literary Arts. The PCYAA is an opportunity for young adults to showcase their talents and secure funds for educational costs at Pima Community College. Scholarships are typically made in the $1,000 to $2,000 range. Awards are made possible through collaboration between the Pima Community College Foundation and the Tucson Pima Arts Council.

Award: $1000-$2000 

Deadline: 5pm on Thursday, March 27 

Info and application: http://www.tucsonpimaartscouncil.org/programs/arts-education/pima-county-youth-awards/

John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art Education

This scholarship is for students between the ages of 18 and 35. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a profession in visual arts and be skilled and devoted to the classical or conservative tradition. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit samples of their work. Suggested subject categories for artworks include painting from life, drawing from the figure, composition, and landscape.

Award: $5000

Deadline: Feb. 1, 2014

More info: http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/education/staceyfund/

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarships for Migrant Farmworkers

These scholarships are for individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must be at least 16 years of age and demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines: visual arts, performing arts, media (film, video, animation, computer graphics, etc.), and crafts (traditional folk arts, furniture weaving, pottery, etc.). There are two options in applying for funding: option one (grants under $500) has no deadline for applicants and requests are reviewed case-by-case; option two (grants up to $2500) has application deadlines of June 1 and November 1 and requires that a portfolio or samples of work and a budget or documentation of expenses be submitted with the application. Because no essay is required, the letter of recommendation is very important and should address the qualify of both the applicant and intended project. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in school.

Deadline: November 1, 2013

Award: $500-$2,500

More info: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/thorn.htm

Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship - $3000

This scholarship is for students preparing to pursue or currently pursuing an undergraduate degree full-time at an accredited college or university. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be pursuing a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the visual arts. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities. Deadline: May 2, 2013. Award: $3000

More info: http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcs-va