The Art Institute of Las Vegas is a part of The Art Institute system of schools which offers various merit and competitive scholarships including the following:
Academic Competitiveness Grant
The Academic Competitive Grant is available to students who are receiving a Pell Grant, are full time in their first or second year of college in a degree program, who graduated from High School in 2005 or later, and who took a program of study in High School that was considered to be rigorous. Each eligible student may receive 2 years of ACG. The award is up to $750 the first year and up to $1,300 the second year. To receive a second year grant, the student must have a 3.0 GPA at the end of the first year.
C-CAP Careers Through Culnary Arts Program
Students who are enrolled in a C-CAP program may compete for a two-year full-tuition scholarship at The Art Institutes. The value of the scholarship is approximately $36,000 - $72,000.
CKYBER National Kitchen and Bath Association VNU Scholarship
This scholarship is provided for students enrolled in an NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) endorsed program, with a GPA of 2.7 or higher, and applicants must be attending full time for the full academic year. Art Institute students enrolled in the Interior Design program are eligible to apply.
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. This is a $30,000 tuition scholarship.
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.
Senior class members of the National Art Honor Society are eligible to compete for these tuition scholarships: First Place: $20,000, Second Place: $10,000, Third Place: $5,000, Fourth Place: $3,000, Fifth Place: $2,000.
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grants
SMART Grants are available to eligible students in the third and fourth years of certain Bachelors degree programs. Students must be receiving a Pell Grant, a US Citizen, and have a 3.0 GPA. If transferring from another school, the student must have a 3.0 in classes for which credits are being transferred. The admissions office can provide the student with a list of eligible programs. Awards are up to $4,000 per year.
NEWH Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the Network of Executive Women in Hospitality. The NEWH is a non-profit organization, interested in students seeking an education and career in design, architecture, restaurant/food service, or other fields related directly to the hospitality industry. Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria: Student must have completed at least half of the required coursework for the degree or certificate in which enrolled; Student’s career objective must be in the HOSPITALITY field; Student must demonstrate financial need; Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
ProStart
The Nevada ProStart Student Invitational, presented by the Nevada Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, attracts top high school students from around the state that are enrolled in the ProStart restaurant and foodservice management program. These students have proven their skill and commitment to the industry through vigorous coursework and on-the-job training. Winning students are awarded scholarships from the Restaurant Association Foundation and The Art Institute of Las Vegas supplements those scholarships with school tuition funds in amounts up to $2,000 per student for their efforts. First place winners of the National Pro Start Invitational Culinary Competition and Management Competition will be awarded a $3,000 tuition scholarship to attend The Art Institutes.
The Art Institute of Las Vegas Match Scholarship
This award is provided specifically for students at The Art Institute of Las Vegas who were awarded scholarships for public institutions an opportunity to attend The Art Institute of Las Vegas without compromising the funds they've received towards their education. The program awards qualified students educational funds in equal amount to those awarded by any public or private agency that cannot otherwise be redeemed at The Art Institute of Las Vegas, totaling up to $10,000 towards a bachelor's degree program and $5,000 towards an associate's degree program.
The Art Institute Merit Award Program
This award is provided to Art Institute students who show evidence of merit and the motivation to successfully complete the program, but who are unable to enter classes or continue in the program without additional financial assistance. To be considered for a Merit Award, the student must have a final cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.0 if he/she has less than one year of postsecondary education, or have at least a 3.0 GPA if he/she does have one year of postsecondary education at another institution, or maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA if presently attending an Art Institute school, or have a minimum score of 50 on the GED test for GED recipients; and have financial need as demonstrated by completing the required financial aid forms and acceptance of all aid offered.
The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition
The Americans for the Arts/Art Institutes Poster Design Competition is aimed at high school students interested in a design career. These students will have a unique opportunity to put their artistic talents to the test by entering the Poster Design Scholarship Competition, sponsored by The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts. Students will create original poster artwork that expresses the slogan, “Art Leads to Innovation.” More than $200,000 in scholarships will be awarded, with the first place prize-winning student receiving a $25,000 scholarship to study design at one of 37 Art Institutes locations throughout North America.
The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition
The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition is open to high school seniors in the U.S. and Canada, the Best Teen Chef competition was created to encourage and recognize young culinary talent. Now in its 9th year, the Best Teen Chef competition awards, more than $200,000 worth of scholarship prizes. The winning student takes home the title Best Teen Chef 2008 and a full scholarship worth more than $70,000 to study culinary arts at The Art Institutes. Additional scholarships are awarded to the top nine placing students and to local winners.
The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition
How do you define your fashion sense? Maybe you dream of creating the hottest trends or imagine creating displays for a fashionable boutique. If you have a true passion for fashion, your big ideas could earn you a full-tuition scholarship to a fashion program at one of The Art Institutes locations. Submit your designs or marketing plans to The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition - it could be your ticket to New York Fashion Wee, a "meet and greet" at Seventeen Magazine, and full-tuition scholarship to any of the 25 Art Institutes locations across North America that offer fashion programs.
The EDMC Foundation Scholarship
TThis scholarship is provided annually through the EDMC Education Foundation for students attending schools in The Art Institutes system. Award amounts vary, based on availability of funds, and are determined by an EDMC Scholarship Committee established at each campus. Recipients will be chosen by the committee from applications submitted by eligible students who demonstrate financial need and academic performance.
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-serve basis.
USA FUNDS Access to Education Scholarships
Student loan guarantor, USA Funds, offers a total of $3 million in scholarships to assist students who demonstrate financial need. Each scholarship award is $1500 for qualified full-time undergraduate students, and $750 to qualified half-time undergraduates. Applicants must be enrolled in coursework at a two or four-year college. For complete eligibility information, to apply online, or to download an application, candidates may visit www.usafunds.org, and select “Scholarship Information” from the Express Links menu.
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