The Art Institute of Michigan is dedicated to the success of students pursuing creative careers. Talented individuals from across the United States and internationally are sought to complement the student population. To support this commitment, The Art Institute of Michigan offers the following scholarships. The actual amount of scholarships awarded can vary at the sole discretion of the College.
The Art Institute of Michigan Merit Scholarship
The Merit Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students who show evidence of merit and the motivation to complete the program but who are unable to enter or continue classes without additional financial assistance. Eligibility is based on merit and financial need. Students must be in good financial standing with the school to participate. Scholarship proceeds may be applied to tuition, housing, or supply costs. Contact the Admissions department for more information and an entry form.
The Art Institute of Michigan Scholarship Competition
High school seniors may compete for six half-tuition scholarships offered annually by The Art Institute of Michigan. Awards are based on ability and commitment to a career in fashion design or marketing, fashion production or merchandising, interior design, advertising, graphic design, visual communications, media arts and animation, interactive media design, interactive production, game art and design, and digital media production, and visual effects and motion graphics. Contact the Admissions department for more information and an entry form.
Culinary Scholarship
High school seniors may compete for a full-tuition scholarship offered annually by The Art Institute of Michigan. Award is based on ability and commitment to a career in the culinary arts. Contact the Admissions department for more information and an entry form.
Other Scholarships
Scholarships will be awarded only to individuals who have been admitted to the school. In the event education is terminated either by the student or the school, the scholarship becomes null and void. The scholarship is not redeemable for cash and may not be used to finance optional programs sponsored by the school. The scholarship covers tuition only and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies, and may not be transferred between affiliate schools of The Art Institutes.
The Family Tuition Assistance Plan
This scholarship is available when two or more family members are enrolled concurrently. Only full-time students may be eligible. Scholarships cover tuition only unless otherwise noted. They do not cover books, supplies, or miscellaneous fees. Students attending The Art Institute of Michigan on scholarships must maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average in order to retain eligibility.
The Art Institutes system of schools, of which The Art Institute of Michigan is a member, also offers scholarships to winners of various national competitions. Winners are selected by committees of artists and professionals who are independent of The Art Institutes system of schools. These national scholarships include the following:
One full-tuition scholarship is awarded annually through the National Art Education Association (NAEA), and one full-tuition Scholastic Arts Scholarship is granted. Two full-tuition scholarships are awarded annually through the national commercial art competition of the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). One full-tuition Fashion Marketing scholarship is awarded annually at the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Career Development Conference. The recipients of these scholarships may enroll at any one of the locations within The Art Institutes system of schools.
For more information on the above scholarships, please visit www.artinstitutes.edu/Admissions/Scholarships.aspx.