Arts Scholarships

18 open Arts scholarships, sorted by deadline. Each listing shows the award amount, who is eligible and how to apply.

• BAFTA U.S. Scholarship Program
  $60,000 · Deadline: Annual; check site for current cycle
  U.S. citizens or residents studying film, television, or games at an accredited U.S. institution; awards come with a BAFTA mentor and career support.
• Los Angeles Film School Pathway & Momentum Scholarships
  $40,000 · Deadline: Rolling; tied to enrollment terms
  Incoming students enrolling in a Los Angeles Film School degree program (campus or online); awarded based on the admissions application.
• Colin Higgins Youth Filmmaker Grants
  $15,000 · Deadline: Rolling annually via Frameline partnership, typically spring
  LGBTQ+ filmmakers age 25 or under, residing in the U.S. Grants support future film projects; recipients' work is screened at the Frameline Festival.
• Gene Kelly Legacy Scholarship (Dizzy Feet Foundation)
  $10,000 · Deadline: Annual; check site for current cycle
  Students age 18+ studying at accredited dance schools, studios, universities, or institutions.
• YoungArts National Competition
  $10,000 · Deadline: Applications open summer 2026 for the 2027 cycle
  Artists ages 15–18 (grades 10–12) in classical music, dance, design arts, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, or writing.
• ConnectHER Film Festival – Student Film Awards
  $5,000 · Deadline: Annual; check site for current cycle
  Students (typically ages 13–25) submit short films spotlighting girls' and women's empowerment or social-impact storytelling.
• Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship
  $5,000 · Deadline: Annual; check site for current cycle
  Students with financial need accepted to or attending an accredited OT or PT program (art/music therapy also eligible).
• Student Academy Awards
  $2,000 · Deadline: Annual; entries typically open spring, closing early June
  Post-secondary students (full- or part-time) submitting a completed narrative, documentary, animation, or alternative/experimental film made for school…
• Minority Art Scholarships Directory (30+ verified)
  $1,000 · Deadline: Varies, link-verified
  Visual arts, design, architecture, film, journalism, music, theatre awards for underrepresented artists.
• Bold.org Film & Videography Scholarships (directory)
  $500 · Deadline: Rolling, various
  Curated directory of dozens of film- and video-focused scholarships on Bold.org; filter by major, background, and deadline.
• Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) Scholarships (incl. Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship)
  $500 · Deadline: Regional festivals January–February; nationals follow
  Students from graduating high school seniors through college seniors involved in theatre; the Irene Ryan awards 16 regional prizes plus two $3,500 national…
• One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest
  $350 · Deadline: Late June annually
  High school and college students, individuals or groups, up to age 25. Submit a 3–8 minute solutions-focused film on an environmental/sustainability topic.
• Gorilla Creative Film Scholarship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Check site for current cycle
  U.S. citizens 18+ who are high school seniors, college, graduate, or adult students pursuing a degree or certificate in film, television, or multimedia.
• Illustrators of the Future Contest
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Quarterly deadlines
  New and emerging science fiction/fantasy illustrators worldwide; judged by professional artists in the genre.
• Islamic Scholarship Fund - Film & Media Scholarships
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Applications open Nov-Mar annually
  Official provider opportunity. Coverage: Nationwide. Student level: Undergraduate (full-time).
• NAfME Student and Collegiate Music Scholarships (directory)
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Varies by fund
  Curated directory of music scholarships across band, orchestra, choral, and general music education, including funds for band directors and instrumentalists.
• Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Regional deadlines fall; national in spring
  Students in grades 7–12 submitting original work in visual arts or writing categories; national medalists are eligible for significant scholarship…
• Worldstudio AIGA Scholarship
  Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Annual; check site for current cycle
  Art and design students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing disciplines including animation, illustration, and digital character/graphic design.

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