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Lynn University Financial Aid Grant
Due: 1/31/26
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$6,000
The Lynn University Financial Aid Grant is available to candidates who must be enrolled as undergraduate day students. This grant is based on financial need and academic performance. Grant provisions allow for 70 percent of the amount to go toward tuition and 30 percent to go toward room and board. Students who reside off campus may only apply to the 70 percent. Eligible colleges are the College of Aeronautics, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Management, College of Communication and Design, College of Education, and Conservatory of Music. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Barbara Gural-Steinmetz RSC 1972 Endowed Scholarship
Due: 1/31/26
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
The Barbara Gural-Steinmetz RSC 1972 Endowed Scholarship is given to students annually, with first priority given to those students majoring in the arts, education or humanities. It may be used for tuition, room, board, fees or other associated costs of attendance and may be combined with other merit scholarships and financial aid. The scholarship may be renewable for up to three additional years for first-time freshmen or up to two additional years for transfer students. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
BFA Art & BFA Digital Animation
Due: 1/31/26
No Recommendations Required
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
The BFA Art & BFA Digital Animation aims to provide financial assistance, resources, and services to BFA Art & BFA Digital Animation students at Kennesaw State University. Students may contact financial aid for more information.
Roy O. Disney Scholarship
Due: 1/31/26
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
The Roy O. Disney Scholarship supports the cost of attendance for a maximum of four years of undergraduate students, with a preference given to students who participated in the Community Arts Partnership (CAP) program or a similar educational outreach program for the same or similar target population that CAP currently serves. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
Adelaide AnnaMarie Kornau Endowed Scholarship in Theatre
Due: 1/31/26
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
The Adelaide AnnaMarie Kornau Endowed Scholarship in Theatre is available to students enrolled as an undergraduate Theatre major in the Communication and Theatre Department. The students must demonstrate high academic standing and demonstrate conviction to pursue a career in theatre. Candidates must also demonstrate financial need. The priority deadline for this scholarship is March 1, 2024. However, the applications will continue to be accepted throughout the academic year, as funding permits.
Arlen and Elaine Cohen Rubin Scholarship in the Art History
Due: 1/31/26
No essay
No Transcripts Required
$10,000
The Arlen and Elaine Cohen Rubin Scholarship in the Art History was established to assist in defraying tuition costs for one high school senior who will graduate from the Chicago Academy of the Art History or the Chicago High School for the Art History, plans to enter Columbia College Chicago for the first time in Fall 2019, and intends to major in Musical Theatre or Acting. Additional requirements include letters of recommendation.
Scholastic Art Awards
Due: 1/31/26
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,000
The Scholastic Art Awards are open to seniors whose portfolios or individual category submissions to the Scholastic Art Awards are recognized as Gold Medal winners at the national level. National Portfolio Gold Medal winners are eligible for quarter-tuition scholarships, renewable for up to four years. National Gold Medal Winners in individual categories are eligible for a $2,000 tuition scholarship ($500 per year for four years toward the BFA program). Students may contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and inquiries about the application. Students may contact the Financial Aid Office for more information and inquiries about the application.
Beutner Family Community Arts Partnership Award
Due: 1/31/26
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
The ..Beutner Family Community Arts Partnership Award is available to CalArts graduate students who participated in the Community Arts Partnership (CAP) program. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
The Michael Eisner Scholarship Fund
Due: 1/31/26
No essay
No Recommendations Required
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
Varies
The Michael Eisner Scholarship Fund supports former participants in the Community Arts Partnership program, with priority given to students studying animation, film/video, and other forms of digital and media arts. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
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What are art history scholarships?
Art history scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for art history students. Scholarships for art history majors can help students access higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach because of financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for art history scholarships
Before you apply for art history scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements to see if you qualify. These may include:
- Minimum GPA
- Community service experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Plans to attend an accredited program
- Leadership skills
- FAFSA® submission
Scholarship requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Keep searching for scholarships that best match your qualifications.
Are art history scholarships worth my time?
If you want to get as much free money as you can for your education, then yes! You’ll find some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for, while others require more time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply for scholarships that require work (like writing an essay) which means you could have better odds of winning if you apply for one of those.
Pro tip: Don’t pass up on art history scholarships that have smaller award amounts. ($) There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find art history scholarships?
From your school to national organizations, there are so many places to find art history scholarships that can help you pay for college.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search engines, like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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What types of art history scholarships are available?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Want more tips to up your chances of winning? Check out our scholarship guide for everything you need to know about finding and winning scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for art history scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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