The Art Institute High School Scholarship Competition
Graduating high school students are eligible to compete for scholarships at The Art Institute of Atlanta and its satellite and branch campuses (The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, The Art Institute of Charleston, The Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville, and The Art Institute of Washington). Each year, the colleges award more than $450,000 in scholarships through this program. Students can compete for scholarships in each program of study offered at each campus, where a committee of faculty from that program selects winners based on a review of the applicant’s portfolio work, projects, essays, high school achievement, and letters of recommendation. Entry requirements vary by program. Special criteria apply to entries in culinary arts. (See The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Scholarship Competition below.) The deadline for entering is in February. Contact the admissions office at the location of choice for rules and entry forms.
Other college-sponsored scholarships are available at each location to new and continuing students. These may include the Imagine America Scholarship, President’s Scholarship, Merit Scholarship, Family Scholarship, EDMC Education Foundation Scholarships, the Fashion Your Future Scholarship, The Bookout Interior Design Scholarship, Congressional Art Competition Scholarship, EDMC Education Foundation Scholarship, The Art Institute of Atlanta 50th Anniversary Scholarship, the President’s Award for Perfect Attendance, the International Student Internship Scholarship, and the United Parcel Service (UPS) Earn and Learn Program. Specific scholarship availability depends on location and eligibility. Please contact the admissions office for more information.
The Art Institutes National Scholarships These funds do not have to be repaid.
Students at The Art Institute of Atlanta and its satellite and branch campuses (The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, The Art Institute of Charleston, The Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville, and The Art Institute of Washington) are eligible for scholarships awarded by several national education associations. Some of these are listed below. The admissions or financial aid offices can provide more information on these competitions, as well as where to research additional scholarship opportunities.
The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Scholarship Competition
Graduating high school seniors who are interested in entering a design or media arts program at any Art Institute may compete in The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Scholarship Competition. Scholarships of $2,000 and $3,000 are awarded at the local level, and up to $25,000 at the national level. The deadline for entering is in February. Contact the admissions office for rules and entry forms.
The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Scholarship Competition
Graduating high school students who are interested in entering the culinary arts program at any Art Institute offering culinary arts are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $2,000 to approximately $30,000. Winners are selected based on a preliminary competition written entry, a local semifinals cook-off, and a national finals cook-off. The deadline for entering is in February. An entry into this competition also is also the entry for local culinary arts scholarship awards at The Art Institute of Atlanta. Contact the admissions office for rules and entry forms.
The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Scholarship Competition
Graduating high school students interested in either fashion design or fashion & retail management are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $3,000 to approximately $75,000 (full tuition). Winners are selected on the basis of a garment design, product or plan, as well as an essay. One local winner from each Art Institutes location offering fashion programs advances to the national competition. Since The Art Institute of Atlanta, The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, The Art Institute of Charleston, The Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville, and The Art Institute of Washington offer only fashion & retail management, only entries in that category will be accepted. The deadline for entries is in November. Contact the admissions office for rulesand entry forms.
Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship
High school seniors who show dedication to their education and a desire for a creative career may apply for the Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship through The Art Institutes. One full-tuition, twoyear scholarship is awarded each year. Deadline to apply is in the beginning of May. Details andapplications may be obtained by contacting the admissions office.
National Art Honor Society Scholarship
High school seniors who belong to the National Art Honor Society may apply for an Art Institutes National Art Honor Society Scholarship. Scholarships range from $2,000 to $20,000. Details may be obtained by calling the admissions office.
SkillsUSA Championship
Students who are members of SkillsUSA may compete in local, state, and national championships. The winners of the national championships are awarded the following scholarships. Winners of the Advertising Design, Culinary, and Photography championships will be awarded a $20,000 tuition scholarship. Winners of the 3D Visualization and Animation, Web Design, and Television Production championships will be awarded a $10,000 tuition scholarship. Each Art Institute has a limited number of scholarships. Winners are permitted to choose The Art Institute location of their choice and scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. National championships are held in June 2007. For details, visit the SkillsUSA Web site: www.skillsusa.org or call 703.777.8810. Winners of the SkillsUSA competition may contact Julie Walsh at The Art Institutes at 1.800.275.2440 for scholarship details.
Scholastic Arts & Writing Competition
Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded by The Art Institutes to the Scholastic National Award Recipients on a first-come-first-served basis. For information, visit the Scholastic Web site at http://www.artandwriting.org/ or call 212.343.6100. National Award Recipients must contact Julie Walsh at The Art Institutes at 1.800.275.2440 as soon as they are notified of the award.
Technology Student Association Competition
Members of the Technology Student Association who win first place at the national championships in the high school category of Cyberspace Pursuit and Imaging Technology may be eligible for an Art Institutes scholarship. Winners are permitted to choose their Art Institutes location on a firstcome, first-served basis. Students who have questions regarding the organization or competition should contact the Technology Student Association at 703.860.9000.
IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Foundation
The Art Institutes supports the International Association of Culinary Professionals Foundation by offering a $2,000 tuition scholarship from each Art Institutes location that offers a culinary arts program. For information, call IACP at 1.502.587.7953.
C-CAP (Careers through Culinary Education Arts Program)
C-Cap students may compete for one full-tuition, two-year scholarship to be applied at The Art Institutes location of their choice. Only students enrolled in a C-Cap program are eligible for this scholarship. For more information, visit www.starchefs.com/features/c-cap/html/.
ProStart Scholarship
ProStart students may apply for a $3,000 scholarship to be applied toward the completion of anArt Institutes culinary arts program. One scholarship is awarded at each Art Institute location that offers a culinary arts program. Only ProStart students are eligible for this scholarship. In addition, students nationwide who successfully complete their high school ProStart program and earn their national ProStart Certificate are eligible to receive proficiency credit at The Art Institute of Atlanta and its branch campuses (The Art Institute of Charleston, The Art Institute of Tennessee- Nashville, and The Art Institute of Washington) that offer culinary arts based on their work in this high school program. For more information on the scholarships, contact the National Restaurant Association at 1.800.765.2122. For more information on ProStart proficiency credit, contact the admissions office.