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.

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 rules and 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, two year scholarship is awarded each year. Deadline to apply is in the beginning of May. Details and applications 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.

ProStart Scholarship

ProStart students may apply for a $3,000 scholarship to be applied toward the completion of an Art 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