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Art Scholarships
There are many different types and categories of art scholarships, some which are very general in nature and others that are more specific. In addition there are newer types of art programs available that include fields such as computer animation, graphics, and multimedia arts along with the more traditional art programs that include theatre and performing arts, music, visual arts and writing. Knowing what type of art program you are looking for can help you narrow down your search to find the program that is best for your needs. Typically an art scholarship will not be sufficient to pay for your complete degree program, however they are an excellent supplement to a grant or loan.
Places to look for art scholarships include specific scholarships offered by colleges and universities, charitable foundations, civic and community foundations, organizations and associations, through art festivals and competitions and even from large retail stores or chain stores that offer grants, loans and scholarships. A few examples of those include the McDonald scholarships programs and the Kraft Foods Intern Program. Some scholarships are only open to current employees of the stores while other large franchise operations often allow any student to apply. Target stores offers scholarships that are designated to a particular school.
Professional organizations that include artists from almost any category or style of art imaginable typically offer some scholarships, although they may be relatively small, they are important and can be very helpful in both getting your name out there as well as receiving some additional funding. Professional organizations in the United States the offer scholarships include the Stained Glass Association of America, which is specifically designed to provide students with up to $1000 dollars to complete stained glass classes and workshops while working on their full academic program. The International Furnishings and Design Association provides six different scholarships that can be used towards degrees in Interior design or a related field at either a full or part time level. The American Society of Interior Design hosts a wide and ever changing array of awards and scholarships with regards to particular programs within interior design.
Finding the right art scholarship to meet your needs may not be as challenging as you may have expected. In order to avoid getting a long list of thousands of links to check out, narrow your search criteria in the browser to include the specialized area of art you are interested in. Schools often have several scholarships in different areas such as those found the Illinois State School of Art. These types of scholarships are often based on the student's artistic ability and talent and a bit less on their academic standing. Reading through the criteria can help you decide which scholarships you would like to apply too. Keep in mind that scholarship applications are usually free, so applying to as many as you qualify for can increase your chances of finding additional educational funding.
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