Updated February 13, 2021
Updated February 13, 2021
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So, you’ve gone against your parents’ suggestion of studying engineering and opted for an arts degree… Fortunately, there are numerous scholarships for art students available around the world, including funding to study art, fine art, design, fashion design and graphic design.
The first challenge in gaining a scholarship is finding all the relevant opportunities, so we’ve bought together a selection of art scholarships worldwide, to make finding funding that little bit easier. If none of the art scholarships listed below is suitable for you, another great starting point is to consult the scholarships listed on the websites of the universities or institutions you wish to study at.
You can also find creative writing scholarships here, and see the rankings for the top art and design universities in 2019 here.
Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship – Art scholarships for Australian citizens to further their arts education in Europe with a three-month residency at the Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris and AU$40,000 to attend art school at an accredited institution in Europe.
Chase AHRC Studentship – Arts scholarships to study at selected liberal arts schools and universities in the UK, funded by the AHRC and open to UK and EU students pursuing study in the visual arts, media, film and other arts and humanities subjects.
Courtauld Postgraduate Scholarships – Graduate art school scholarships to study at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, UK, on the MA, PhD or Conservation programs. Scholarships are open to UK and EU students studying a variety of programs (see eligibility section.)
DAAD Fine Art, Design/ Visual Communication and Film Scholarships – Fine art and design scholarships funded by the DAAD and open to international students who have gained a first degree in a related field. Scholarship winners will gain funding for study in Germany on a master’s degree or postgraduate program.
Royal College of Art Awards – Various fine art scholarships on offer from the RCA and partner funding organizations. Scholarships are awarded to enrolled students.
ARC Scholarship Competition – An art scholarship competition for students at ARC-approved art schools in North America to gain $30,000 a year funding for their art education. You will be required to submit an example of your artwork – a classical-style life painting or sculpture – as your competition entry.
Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program – US art school scholarships for students from South Carolina to gain funding to study creative writing, dance, music, theatre, or visual arts at an accredited university in the state.
Arts for Life! Awards – Annual awards of US$1,000 are available to graduating high school seniors in Florida who demonstrate excellence in creative writing, dance, drama, music or visual art.
Berlin Arts Scholarships – Scholarships for art students with affiliations to the region of Northeast Pennsylvania in the US. Open to serious art students interested in painting, sculpture or photography.
Krylon Clear Choice Art Scholarship – US$1,000 art scholarships from Krylon awarded to citizens of North America studying an accredited visual arts program in North America.
Naomi Winston Scholarship in Visual (2D) Art – Art scholarships from the National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) in the US, open to US citizens aged 16-22 wanting to further their 2D visual arts education outside of university.
Wendy Jackson Hall Memorial Scholarship – Arts scholarships for US students graduating from high school in Washington state and wishing to continue their arts education in the US. Successful applicants will receive a two-year, $15,000 scholarship to study visual art.
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships – Scholarships for art students from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds to study at an accredited institution in the US in the field of fine art, illustration, graphic design and motion graphics.
Cynthia and Alan Baran Fine Arts and Musical Scholarship Fund – This scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher enrolled in a Bachelors of Fine Art (BFA), a BA in Studio Art, or a Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) course majoring in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Photography or Printmaking, as well as students enrolled in a BA or MA Music degree.
The Frederic Whitaker & Eileen Monaghan Whitaker Foundation Scholarship Fund – This scholarship is open to American citizens who are working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, History or Museum Studies and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The scholarship supports students with an emphasis on watercolor and museum studies, and successful applicants will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Fashion & design scholarships
(Graphic design, fashion etc.)
To study in North America:
FIDM National Scholarship Competition – US design scholarships from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). Open to US citizens enrolling in fashion design, interior design, graphic design, visual design or digital media at the FIDM in Los Angeles.
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation – Graphic communication and graphic design scholarships for students enrolling on a two- or four-year program at an accredited US institution.
The Liz Claiborne Design Scholarship Award – Fashion design scholarships based solely on merit offered by the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America). Open to students enrolled at design schools and accredited universities across the US.
TwoTen Footwear Design Scholarships – Fashion design scholarships for students pursuing a career in footwear design in the US. Awards of US$3,000 are available annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.
VCU Graphic Design Scholarships– Various graphic design scholarships offered to enrolled students at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts, in the US.
National Costumers Association Creative Event Scholarship – Open to all U.S high school seniors, as well as currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher, and in order to ender must present an original costume design. The winner will receive a US$1500 scholarship, and student memberships to the National Costumers Association will be given to all finalists.
Vectorblocks Design Scholarships – Open to US and international undergraduate and graduate students currently pursuing a design based degree, with a deadline of 31st August. Successful individuals can win an amount between $3000 and $10,000. Individuals must submit an original design as part of their entry.
To study in Europe:
ECA Taught Masters Scholarships @ University of Edinburgh – Graduate scholarships offered by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, UK, for master’s students enrolling in the schools of architecture, art, design, history of art or music.
Istituto Marangoni Scholarships – Fashion and design scholarships offered by Istituto Marangoni, an Italian fashion school with campuses across Europe.
Laura is a former staff writer for TopUniversities.com, providing advice and guidance for students on a range of topics helping them to choose where to study, get admitted and find funding and scholarships. A graduate of Queen Mary University of London, Laura also blogs about student life.
hello I am from ethiopia africa I am 19 years old I am very very interested in fine art I am finished my university entrance exam I am looking for art scholarships HOW CAN I GET PLEASE ?
Hello, I have been following you foe some time now I am looking for scholarship to study Msc in cryptocurrency at university of Nicosia and from south Africa. Please assist.
Hi.I am 30 years. From Syria. I am engineer.I have a bachelors in civil engineering - part topography.
I am looking for a scholarship to learning English language.
I want to studying abroad.
Please help me.
Thanks
Hi Mohamad, if you'd like to study engineering, you can find a range of scholarships for this subject here, including options to study in English-speaking countries.
Hi , I want to study art and design abroad and I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree technology field in 4th year , can you suggest some scholarships for me
Good day, My sister is studying fashion design in Dalian, China. She really needs scholarship. Please contact me if there is anyone/organisation that is willing to offer scholarship to her.
Hi Daniel, your sister may like to check our list of scholarships to study in Asia (which includes options to study in China). We also have a guide on how to find scholarships to study abroad which includes advice on how she can submit strong applications to increase her chances of success.
Art Scholarships Around the World
By Laura Tucker
Updated February 13, 2021 Updated February 13, 2021So, you’ve gone against your parents’ suggestion of studying engineering and opted for an arts degree… Fortunately, there are numerous scholarships for art students available around the world, including funding to study art, fine art, design, fashion design and graphic design.
The first challenge in gaining a scholarship is finding all the relevant opportunities, so we’ve bought together a selection of art scholarships worldwide, to make finding funding that little bit easier. If none of the art scholarships listed below is suitable for you, another great starting point is to consult the scholarships listed on the websites of the universities or institutions you wish to study at.
You can also find creative writing scholarships here, and see the rankings for the top art and design universities in 2019 here.
Art scholarships
To study in Australia:
To study in Europe:
To study in North America:
Fashion & design scholarships
(Graphic design, fashion etc.)
To study in North America:
To study in Europe:
This article was originally published in March 2015. It was most recently updated in August 2019.
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Laura is a former staff writer for TopUniversities.com, providing advice and guidance for students on a range of topics helping them to choose where to study, get admitted and find funding and scholarships. A graduate of Queen Mary University of London, Laura also blogs about student life.
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Fri, 10/27/2017 - 14:34
hello I am from ethiopia
hello I am from ethiopia africa I am 19 years old I am very very interested in fine art I am finished my university entrance exam I am looking for art scholarships HOW CAN I GET PLEASE ?
Wed, 04/18/2018 - 16:55
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Hello, I have been following
Hello, I have been following you foe some time now I am looking for scholarship to study Msc in cryptocurrency at university of Nicosia and from south Africa. Please assist.
Wed, 05/02/2018 - 11:11
Hi.I am 30 years. From Syria.
Hi.I am 30 years. From Syria. I am engineer.I have a bachelors in civil engineering - part topography.
I am looking for a scholarship to learning English language.
I want to studying abroad.
Please help me.
Thanks
In reply to Hi.I am 30 years. From Syria. by Mohamad Kandel
Wed, 05/02/2018 - 12:33
Hi Mohamad, if you'd like to
Hi Mohamad, if you'd like to study engineering, you can find a range of scholarships for this subject here, including options to study in English-speaking countries.
Sun, 05/20/2018 - 19:29
Hi , I want to study art and
Hi , I want to study art and design abroad and I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree technology field in 4th year , can you suggest some scholarships for me
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Hi.i am asfandyar my graduition FA in arts...can i gat scholarship for more study abrod
Mon, 08/20/2018 - 19:51
Good day, My sister is
Good day, My sister is studying fashion design in Dalian, China. She really needs scholarship. Please contact me if there is anyone/organisation that is willing to offer scholarship to her.
In reply to Good day, My sister is by Daniel N. Nelumbu
Tue, 08/21/2018 - 11:19
Hi Daniel, your sister may
Hi Daniel, your sister may like to check our list of scholarships to study in Asia (which includes options to study in China). We also have a guide on how to find scholarships to study abroad which includes advice on how she can submit strong applications to increase her chances of success.
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Tue, 09/04/2018 - 12:34
Hi Amina, here are links to
Hi Amina, here are links to our lists of scholarships to study in Europe and scholarships to study in the US.
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