No matter if you are a sculptor, painter or digital artist, there are many scholarships available just for art students. When it comes to college art scholarships, the competition can be quite fierce. Those who earn art scholarships are typically students who are not only artistically talented but who also planned ahead and put great thought into their portfolio and application. There are a number of things you can do to increase your chances of winning an art scholarship.
Instructions
1. Start building a portfolio of your work throughout high school, no matter what medium you work in. Ensure you take photos and make slides--this is essential should your work ever be destroyed or lost. Your portfolio will show progress and growth, and building one over time will prevent you from having to scramble to come up with a portfolio to show the scholarship committee.
2. Keep your grades up--many art scholarships also have minimum grade point average (GPA) requirements. Aim to maintain at least at 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
3. Research scholarships a year before you graduate high school, and note their requirements and deadlines. This will allow you to prepare and ensure you apply for as many scholarships as possible, increasing your chances of receiving some.
4. Enter art competitions in addition to applying for traditional scholarships. There are several competitions that have categories just for students that award supplies, college stipends, and help paying for art class fees and books. Tuition is just one part of taking art courses; supplies and books must also be considered.
5. Decide which schools you'd like to attend, and see if they offer any art scholarships. Even schools that are not solely focused on fine arts may offer departmental scholarships just for students with fine arts majors.
