THE ART INSTITUTES DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Join the visual thinkers who are changing the way the world looks and works. But
first, learn about these local and national scholarship competitions to help fund
your education.
THE ART INSTITUTES AND AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION
For high school seniors and graduates, our Poster Design Competition can get you started toward your
education.
Other local and national competitions:
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
High school seniors who belong to the National Art Honor Society may apply for The
Art Institutes National Art Honor Society Scholarship. Learn
more >
THE SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS
Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded by The Art Institutes to the Scholastic
National Award Recipients on a first-come, first-served basis.
Learn more >
SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIP
Students who are members of SkillsUSA may compete in national championship for a
chance to earn a $20,000 first-place scholarship in Advertising Design, Culinary,
and Photography. Second and third-place awards also available. Team scholarships
awarded in 3D Visualization and Animation, Web Design, and Television Production.
Learn more >
FCCLA COMPETITIONS
Scholarships available in Culinary Competition, Fashion Design & Fashion Construction,
Hospitality, & Interior Design. Learn more >
EVELYN KEEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The $30,000 Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a worthy high
school senior who has enrolled at one of the eligible Art Institutes schools. Learn more >
THE ART INSTITUTES SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
High school seniors and international students may compete in The Art Institutes
Scholarship Competition for a partial-tuition scholarship for demonstrating ability
& commitment to succeed in a creative career. Learn more >
Scholarship offerings vary by school. Contact the Art
Institutes school you’re interested in to verify scholarship availability.
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
High school seniors who also belong to the National Art Honor Society may apply
for The Art Institutes National Art Honor Society Scholarship. Details may be obtained
by calling The Art Institutes school of your choice or by contacting Julie Walsh
at The Art Institutes at 1-800-275-2440. Tuition scholarships for first, second,
and third-place awards may be applied at The Art Institutes school of recipient’s
choice.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
First place: $20,000 tuition scholarship
Second place: $10,000 tuition scholarship
Third place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
Applications must be postmarked by midnight, March 4, 2013.
Entrants will be notified after April 29, 2013.
HOW TO ENTER
Applicants for the scholarship must submit the following information. To simplify
the submission process, please enclose all elements of your application in one envelope
and mail it to National Art Honor Society Scholarship, c/o The Art Institutes, 210
Sixth Ave., 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; attn.: Julie Walsh.
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A completed entry form indicating the school and program of study desired.
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Six slides of six different original pieces of artwork that represent your creative
ability and interest. Digital files may be submitted in lieu of slides.
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A written statement, up to 200 words, describing your artistic career goals and
why you want to be considered for a scholarship.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA
Applicants must be (i) a high school senior graduating in 2013, (ii) a legal resident
of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or Canada (excluding Quebec),
and (iii) a member of the National Art Honor Society.
Scholarship awards are contingent upon acceptance to the chosen Art Institutes school
and are awarded in the form of a tuition credit applied evenly over the course of
the student's academic program. All tuition scholarships are awarded toward a bachelor’s
or associate’s degree, diploma program, or certificate program. Tuition scholarships
are non-transferable. Upon accepting the scholarship, the recipient must begin his
or her studies in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. Recipients
must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher during his or her studies at the chosen Art Institutes
school; a GPA of less than 2.5 will result in a loss of scholarship. In the event
that the scholarship recipient’s education is terminated, either by the school or
by the student, the scholarship becomes null and void. Tuition scholarships are
not redeemable for cash. The tuition scholarship covers academic tuition and may
not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies and may
not be transferred between affiliate schools. Scholarship recipients must not interrupt
their studies; interruption of studies will result in a loss of the scholarship.
All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes. The judging team
is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of entry materials.
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THE SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS
Four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded by The Art Institutes to the Scholastic
National Award Recipients on a first-come, first-served basis. To receive information
about this scholarship, visit the Scholastic website at 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.
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SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIP
Students who are members of SkillsUSA may compete in national championships.
Advertising Design, Culinary, and Photography championship awards:
First place: $20,000 tuition scholarship
Second place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
Third place: $2,500 tuition scholarship
3-D Visualization and Animation, Web Design, and Television Production championship
awards:
First place: $10,000 tuition scholarship
Second place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
Third place: $2,500 tuition scholarship
Tuition scholarships are not redeemable for cash. The tuition scholarship covers
academic tuition and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses,
or program supplies and may not be transferred between affiliate schools.
DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
National championships will be held in June 2013. For details, call 703-777-8810
or visit www.skillsusa.org
Entrants of the SkillsUSA competition may contact Julie Walsh at The Art Institutes
at 1-800-275-2440 for scholarship details.
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FCCLA COMPETITIONS
First-place team of the National FCCLA Culinary Competition will be awarded
a $3,000 tuition scholarship to any one of over 40 U.S. schools comprising The International
Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. A $2,000 tuition scholarship for second-place
team entrants and a $1,000 tuition scholarship for third-place team entrants will
also be awarded.
First-place award of the National FCCLA Fashion Design and Fashion Construction
Competitions will be awarded a $3,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The Art
Institutes schools in the U.S. offering a Fashion program. A $2,000 tuition scholarship
for second-place and a $1,000 tuition scholarship for third-place will also be awarded
in each competition.
First-place team of the National FCCLA Hospitality Competition will be
awarded a $3,000 tuition scholarship to any one of over 40 U.S. schools comprising
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. A $2,000 tuition scholarship
for second-place team entrants and a $1,000 tuition scholarship for third-place
team entrants will also be awarded.
First-place winners (either team or individual) of the National FCCLA Interior
Design Competition will be awarded a $3,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The
Art Institutes schools in the U.S. offering an Interior Design program. A $2,000
tuition scholarship for second-place and a $1,000 tuition scholarship for third
place will also be awarded (either team or individual).
To learn more about FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) competitions,
visit www.fcclainc.org. Applicants for the scholarships noted above must be a senior
graduating in the competing year, and a legal resident of the 50 United States or
the District of Columbia. Contact Julie Walsh at The Art Institutes at 1-800-275-2440
for additional scholarship details.
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EVELYN KEEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The $30,000 Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a worthy high
school senior who has enrolled at one of the eligible Art Institutes schools. Evelyn
Keedy, a highly respected High School Admissions Representative with The Art Institutes
for many years, served in several capacities at The Art Institute of Dallas, a campus
of South University, before beginning her work as an Art Institutes Representative
at high schools in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. She is fondly remembered
for her enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to serving the students of The Art
Institutes schools.
DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
Applications must be postmarked by May 6, 2013. The entrant will be notified by
June 3, 2013.
HOW TO ENTER
Applicants for the Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship must submit the following information.
To simplify the submission process, please enclose as many elements of your application
as possible in one envelope and mail it to The Art Institutes, c/o Terri DeRubeis,
210 Sixth Ave., 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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A completed entry form indicating the school and program of study desired.
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An official high school transcript indicating current 3.0 grade point average or
higher, and class rank.
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A letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher.
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A letter of recommendation from an employer, club sponsor, coach, or community service
leader.
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A typed resumé stating educational background, extracurricular activities, hobbies,
work experience, community involvement, and awards.
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A 200-word essay about your career choice.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA
Scholarship awards are contingent upon acceptance to the chosen Art Institutes school
and are awarded in the form of a tuition credit. All tuition scholarships are awarded
toward a bachelor’s or associate’s degree, diploma program, or certificate program.
Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. Upon accepting the scholarship, the recipient
must begin his or her studies in the summer or fall quarter following high school
graduation. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher during his or her studies
at the chosen Art Institutes school; a GPA of less than 2.5 will result in a loss
of scholarship. In the event that the scholarship recipient’s education is terminated,
either by the school or by the student, the scholarship becomes null and void. Tuition
scholarships are not redeemable for cash. The tuition scholarship covers academic
tuition and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program
supplies and may not be transferred between affiliate schools. Scholarship recipients
must not interrupt their studies; interruption of studies will result in a loss
of the scholarship.
All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes. The judging team
is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of entry materials.
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THE ART INSTITUTES SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
High school seniors and international students may compete in The Art Institutes
Scholarship Competition. Each Art Institutes school will award a partial-tuition
scholarship to a student who demonstrates ability and commitment to succeed in a
creative career. Scholarship awards are based on the quality of projects submitted
by students and vary by school. Details may be obtained by calling The Art Institutes
school of your choice.
Entrants must apply to one of The Art Institutes schools and satisfy all acceptance
criteria in order to validate the scholarship. Students must begin their course
of study at The Art Institutes school of their choice in the summer or fall of 2013
and no later than winter quarter of 2014. If a student wants to transfer to a different
Art Institutes school, the receiving school may elect whether or not to accept the
scholarship.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress by completing an 18-month
program within 21 months, a 21-month program within 24 months, a 24-month program
within 27 months, a 27-month program within 30 months, or a 36-month program within
39 months. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better to retain the scholarship.
The scholarship is not redeemable for cash and may not be used to finance optional
programs sponsored by the applicable Art Institutes school. The scholarship covers
tuition only and may not be applied against fees, living expenses, housing, or supply
costs and may not be transferred. Scholarship money is awarded in the form of a
tuition credit, and will be prorated during the length of the student’s degree program.
In the event education is terminated either by the student or The Art Institutes
school, the scholarship becomes null and void; any future quarter scholarship dollars
not used will be revoked and will not be available upon reentry.
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Scholarship offerings vary by school. Contact the Art
Institutes school you’re interested in to verify scholarship availability.