Putting your education within reach.
Through a range of competitions and other opportunities, The Art Institutes system of schools is offering full and partial scholarships to new and current students during the upcoming school year. We also offer a variety of financial resources to help qualified students manage their school expenses. Our dedicated Student Financial Aid officers will help you explore all your options—including grants, loans, and scholarships—as you prepare to launch a creative career where you do what you love.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Fall 2021 Initiative Scholarship
$1,000
Fall 2021 Initiative Scholarship
Culinary Fashion Marketing Visual Design Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design
$1,000
Fall 2021 Initiative Scholarship
Deadline: The first day of selected Fall 2021 start date
Students who demonstrate initiative and commitment in a degree program at any Art Institutes location in the Fall 2021 quarter may be eligible to receive a scholarship equal to $1,000.
- This scholarship is available to students who are high school graduates (or successfully completed a GED) and are enrolling into a degree program at any Art Institutes location for the Fall 2021 quarter 10/4/21, 10/18/21, or 11/12/21 start date.
- Must complete the Admissions interview, Admissions application, and five hundred (500) word essay by the first day of the student’s selected start date. Please reference the 2021 Fall Initiative Scholarship document for essay guidelines.
- Must submit unofficial high school transcripts and receive conditional acceptance decision by the first day of the student’s selected start date.
- Must complete an initial financial planning appointment with the Student Financial Services department by the first day of the student’s selected start date.
- All qualifying students must meet all Admission requirements, as outlined in the academic catalog, be accepted and begin their program in the Fall 2021 quarter.
- The total Fall 2021 Initiative Scholarship amount is one thousand dollars ($1,000) for one academic year. The scholarship will be disbursed in three (3) equal disbursements over the academic year provided the student remains continuously enrolled.
- The Fall 2021 Initiative Scholarship will be applied each quarter once add/drop has passed and attendance is confirmed within the quarter.
- Must meet SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) expectations requirements as defined in the applicable Academic Catalog in order to maintain eligibility.
- In the event the student withdraws or ceases enrollment, the student is ineligible for any future disbursements of the scholarship. Students are ineligible for the scholarship upon future re-entry.
- Students may be eligible to receive other institutional scholarships or grants in conjunction with the Fall 2020 Initiative Scholarship.
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Fall 2021 Initiative Scholarship Memoranda of Understanding.
Fall 2021 Re-Entry Scholarship
$1000 to $2,500 per academic year
Fall 2021 Re-Entry Scholarship
Culinary Fashion Marketing Visual Design Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design
$1000 to $2,500 per academic year
Fall 2021 Re-Entry Scholarship
Students re-entering into a degree program at any Art Institutes location in the Fall 2021 quarter may be eligible to receive a scholarship up to $2,500 per academic year.
Deadline: Re-enter in the Fall 2021 quarter
- This scholarship is available to students who have ceased enrollment at an Art Institutes location and are re-entering a degree program at any Art Institutes location for the Fall 2021 Quarter.
- $2,500 per academic year scholarship: Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of re-entry and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the remaining length of the program, and must maintain 12 credit hours per quarter.
- $1,000 per academic year scholarship: Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time of re-entry and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for the remaining length of the program, and must maintain 10 credit hours per quarter.
- All qualifying students must meet all Admission requirements, as outlined in the academic catalog, be accepted and begin their program in the Fall 2021 quarter.
- The Fall 2020 Re-Entry Scholarship amount, depending on what the student qualifies for, is $1,000 or $2,500 per academic year for the length of the program. The scholarship will be disbursed in three (3) equal disbursements over the academic year provided the student maintains both enrollment status and GPA requirements.
- The Fall 2021 Re-Entry Scholarship will be applied each quarter once add/drop has passed and attendance is confirmed within the quarter.
- Must meet SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) expectations requirements as defined in the applicable Academic Catalog in order to maintain eligibility.
- In the event the student withdraws or ceases enrollment, the student is ineligible for any future disbursements of the scholarship. Students are ineligible for the scholarship upon future re-entry.
- Students are eligible for any other institutional scholarships or grants in conjunction with the Fall 2021 Re-Entry Scholarship.
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Fall 2021 Re-Entry Scholarship Memorandum of Understanding-$1,000. Memorandum of Understanding-$2,500.
Fall 2021 Transfer Scholarship
$1000 to $2,500 per academic year
Fall 2021 Transfer Scholarship
Culinary Fashion Marketing Visual Design Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design
$1000 to $2,500 per academic year
Fall 2021 Transfer Scholarship
Deadline: Enroll for Fall 2021 quarter
Students enrolling into a degree program at any Art Institutes location in the Fall 2021 quarter with a minimum of 24 transfer credits may be eligible to receive a scholarship of up to $2,500 per academic year.
- This scholarship is available to students transferring 24 credits or more into a degree program at any Art Institutes location for the Fall 2021 Quarter.
- $2,500 per academic year: Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of transfer and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for the length of the program, and must maintain 12 credit hours per quarter.
- $1,000 per academic year: Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time of transfer and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for the length of the program, and must maintain 10 credit hours per quarter.
- All qualifying students must meet all Admission requirements, as outlined in the Academic catalog, be accepted and begin their program in the Fall 2021 Quarter.
- The Fall 2021 Transfer Scholarship amount, depending on what the student qualifies for, is $1,000 or $2,500 per academic year for the length of the program. The scholarship will be disbursed in three (3) equal disbursements over the academic year provided the student maintains both enrollment status and GPA requirements.
- The Fall 2021 Transfer Scholarship will be applied each quarter once add/drop has passed and attendance is confirmed within the quarter.
- Must meet SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) expectations requirements as defined in the applicable Academic Catalog in order to maintain eligibility.
- In the event the student withdraws or ceases enrollment, the student is ineligible for any future disbursements of the scholarship. Students are ineligible for the scholarship upon future re-entry.
- Students are eligible for any other institutional scholarships or grants in conjunction with the Fall 2021 Transfer Scholarship.
- Employees or eligible immediate family members participating in the Institutional Tuition Assistance Program are not eligible to participate in the Fall 2021 Transfer Scholarship.
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Fall 2021 Transfer Scholarship Memorandum of Understanding-$1,000. Memorandum of Understanding-$2,500.
Art Grant
Earn an average of up to 18% towards your bachelor's degree and up to 13% for your associate's degree.
Art Grant
Animation & Effects Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Marketing Visual Design
Earn an average of up to 18% towards your bachelor's degree and up to 13% for your associate's degree.
No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
Bachelor’s and associate level programs that are eligible for an Art Grant are available in the following areas of study: Animation & Effects, Culinary, Fashion, Film & Production, Gaming & Technology, Interior & Product Design, Marketing and Visual Design.
For every 12 credits earned, as you maintain continuous enrollment and satisfy other eligibility criteria, you earn the grant to be applied to your tuition in the form of a tuition credit applied during the next successive academic quarter. Students who earn their first 12-90 credits at an Art Institutes school will earn the grant at up to 13% of tuition cost. Students who earn 91-180 credits will earn the grant at up to 23% of tuition cost; bachelor’s degree candidates can thereby earn an average of up to 18% of their tuition cost.
All new and current students are eligible, and there are no GPA requirements beyond Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
The Art Grant is offered at all Art Institutes schools. Check with the school you’re considering attending for exceptions and details. Your actual total grant award may vary by program, degree, amount of credits to be completed in a program after the effective date of Art Grant availability, violations of school policies, or breaks in enrollment. Your total tuition charges may be impacted by course drops, course withdrawals, or failing grades. Check with the school for exceptions and details. Students must read and sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding The Art Grant, which sets forth eligibility requirements and other conditions, before any grant is awarded. The ART Grant program may not be used in combination with the Continual Transfer Waiver. Figures based on tuition as of September 2019. Financial Aid available to those who qualify.
High School Initiative Scholarship
(1) First Place award: 50% program total tuition savings at each Art Institute location. (5) Runner-up awards: $5,000 tuition scholarships at each Art Institute location
High School Initiative Scholarship
Animation & Effects Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Marketing Visual Design
(1) First Place award: 50% program total tuition savings at each Art Institute location. (5) Runner-up awards: $5,000 tuition scholarships at each Art Institute location
Deadline: 2/25/2022
Notified by: 3/28/2022
(1) First Place award: 50% program total tuition savings at each Art Institute location
(5) Runner-up awards: $5,000 tuition scholarships at each Art Institute location
Programs that are eligible for the High School Initiative Scholarship are available in the following areas of study: Animation & Effects, Culinary, Fashion, Film & Production, Gaming & Technology, Interior Design, Marketing, and Visual Design.
This scholarship competition is open to high school seniors applying for degree programs at an Art Institutes school. Applicants must be scheduled to graduate in 2022 from a U.S. high school or equivalent foreign institution and be enrolled to start in the July, August, or October 2022 classes at an Art Institutes campus.
First place award:
Scholarships are to be distributed over recipients’ total program length. The award amounts will be based on the total number of enrolled credits each academic quarter and disbursed to the student’s account at the beginning of the academic quarter once eligibility is verified by the local campus. Students must attend full-time, without breaks in their enrollment throughout the first 3 quarters along with achieving satisfactory academic process according to each institution's academic catalog and be in good standing on their student account in order to remain eligible to receive the Scholarship. The Scholarship may not be combined with any other institutional awards.
(5) Runner-up Awards:
The award will be divided equally and disbursed over three quarters (quarter 2, 3 and 4) after the student has successfully completed their first quarter and is in good standing on their student account.
Any credit balance created each quarter, after all charges and aid is applied to the student’s account, will roll to a subsequent quarter so as not to create stipends or refunds.
All entry materials become the property of The Arts Institutes International, LLC.
Details and an application form may be obtained here.
Questions? Please contact AiScholarships@aii.edu.
FCCLA Competitions
$500 to $12,000
FCCLA Competitions
Culinary Animation & Effects Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Visual Design Marketing
$500 to $12,000
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
Programs that are eligible for the FCCLA Competitions are available in the following areas of study: Animation & Effects, Culinary, Fashion, Film & Production, Gaming & Technology, Interior & Product Design, Marketing and Visual Design.
MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
FCCLA high school senior students graduating in 2022 are eligible to receive up to a $500 scholarship for participation in the organization.
- Award will be dispersed in quarter two of the student’s academic program.
FCCLA NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
First-place team of the National FCCLA Culinary Competition will be awarded a non-renewable $8,000 tuition scholarship to any one of our U.S. schools comprising
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. A non-renewable $5,000 tuition scholarship for second-place team and a non-renewable $2,500 tuition scholarship for third-place team will also be awarded.
First-place award of the National FCCLA Fashion Design and Fashion Construction Competitions will be a non-renewable $8,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The Art Institutes schools in the U.S. offering a Fashion program. A non-renewable $5,000 tuition scholarship for second-place and a non-renewable $2,500 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 non-renewable $8,000 tuition scholarship to any one of our U.S. schools comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. A non-renewable $5,000 tuition scholarship for second-place team winners and a non-renewable $2,500 tuition scholarship for third-place team winners will also be awarded.
First-place winners (either team or individual) of the National FCCLA Interior Design Competition will be awarded a non-renewable $8,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The Art Institutes schools in the U.S. offering an Interior Design program. A $5,000 tuition scholarship for second-place and a $2,500 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) scholarships, competitions, and events, visit fcclainc.org. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating in 2022 and a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. 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 degree, diploma program, or certificate program. Awards will be dispersed equally over the course of the student’s academic program. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. Upon accepting the scholarship, the winner must begin his or her studies in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. Winners must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. 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 loss of the scholarship.
For additional content and details, contact Greta Beller with The Art Institutes at AiScholarships@aii.edu.
Any credit balance created each quarter, after all charges and aid is applied to the student’s account, will roll to a subsequent quarter so as not to create stipends or refunds.
All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes International, LLC.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
FCCLA STATE COMPETITIONS
Scholarships awarded in the Level 3 Texas, Georgia, Virginia and Florida State Competitions for the following categories:
Georgia Level 3 Only: Chicken Fabrication, Creative Showpiece, Knife Skills, Culinary Arts, Fashion Construction, Fashion Design, Interior Design
Texas Level 3 Only: Culinary Arts, Fashion Construction, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Cupcake Battle, Cupcake Presentation
Virginia Level 3 Only: Culinary Arts, Fashion Design, Interior Design
Florida Level 3 Only: Culinary Arts, Fashion Construction, Fashion Design
The first-place awards are a $1,000 scholarship, the second-place awards are $750, the third-place awards are $500 renewable for up to four years for a maximum of $4000 for first-place, $3000 for second-place and $2000 for third-place to attend an Art Institutes Campus in the state the scholarship was awarded.
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 degree, diploma program, or certificate program and are awarded equally over the course of the student’s academic program. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. Upon accepting the scholarship, the winner must begin his or her studies in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. Winners must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. 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 loss of the scholarship.
For additional content and details, contact Greta Beller with The Art Institutes at AiScholarships@aii.edu.
Any credit balance created each quarter, after all charges and aid is applied to the student’s account, will roll to a subsequent quarter so as not to create stipends or refunds.
All entry materials become the property of The Arts Institutes International, LLC.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
DECA Scholarship
$1,000 - $7,500
DECA Scholarship
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary
$1,000 - $7,500
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
Programs that are eligible for the DECA Scholarship are available in the following areas of study: Animation & Effects, Culinary, Fashion, Film & Production, Gaming & Technology, Interior & Product Design, Marketing and Visual Design.
MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
DECA high school senior students graduating in 2021 are eligible to receive up to a $1,000 scholarship for participation in the organization.*
a) Award will be dispersed equally over the students first three quarters of their academic program
DECA high school senior students graduating in 2021 who are members of DECA can compete in DECA State and/or DECA International competitions.
STATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
DECA students who are graduating in 2021 and are first-place winners at the State Level competitions can receive up to $1,500 in addition to the member amount.*
b) Award will be dispersed equally over the students first three quarters of their academic program
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
DECA students, who are graduating in 2021 and are first-place winners at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) competitions, can receive $5,000 in addition to the DECA State Scholarship and the member amount.*
a) Award will be dispersed equally each quarter over the course of the student’s academic program.
DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
DECA’s ICDC will be held in April 2021. For details, visit www.deca.org. Winners of the DECA State and/or DECA International competitions may contact Greta Beller with The Art Institutes at AiScholarships@aii.edu
DECA APPLICATION, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA
- Recipients are permitted to choose The Art Institutes school of their choice
- DECA chapter members must be in a classroom (elective class) setting within their school and taking a course in marketing, finance, hospitality, entrepreneurship and/or management. The Art Institutes will verify membership with DECA.
- Scholarships are available to DECA members who are residents of the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada (excluding residents of Quebec).
*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 degree, diploma program, or certificate program. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. Upon accepting the scholarship, the winner must begin his or her studies in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. Winners must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. Tuition scholarships are not redeemable for cash. The tuition scholarship is applied against 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 loss of the scholarship. Scholarships are non-renewable.
Any credit balance created each quarter, after all charges and aid is applied to the student’s account, will roll to a subsequent quarter so as not to create stipends or refunds.
All entry materials become the property of The Arts Institutes International, LLC
Future Business Leaders of America National Scholarship Program
$500 to $12,500
Future Business Leaders of America National Scholarship Program
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary
$500 to $12,500
Animation & Effects Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Marketing Visual Design
MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
FBLA high school senior students graduating in 2022 are eligible to receive up to a $500 scholarship for participation in the organization.*
a) Must provide proof of membership
b) Award will be dispersed in quarter two of the student’s academic program
FBLA NATIONAL COMPETITION AWARDS
Secondary and postsecondary students who are members of FBLA may compete in national championships. High school seniors graduating in 2022 are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:
3-D Animation, Digital Video Production, Graphic Design, Mobile Application Development, Publication Design and Web Design.
- First-place: $8,000 tuition scholarship
- scholarship will be applied evenly over the course of the student's academic program
- Second-place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
- The award will be divided equally and disbursed over three quarters (quarter 2, 3 and 4) after the student has successfully completed their first quarter and is in good standing on their student account.
- Third-place: $2,500 tuition scholarship
- The award will be divided equally and disbursed over three quarters (quarter 2, 3 and 4) after the student has successfully completed their first quarter and is in good standing on their student account.
*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 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.
Any credit balance created each quarter, after all charges and aid is applied to the student’s account, will roll to a subsequent quarter so as not to create stipends or refunds.
DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
FBLA National championships will be held in June 2022. For details, visit fbla-nlc.org Winners of the SkillsUSA competition who are graduating/ have graduated in 2022 may contact Greta Beller at AiScholarships@aii.edu for scholarship details.
FBLA STATE COMPETITIONS
Scholarships awarded in the Texas, Georgia, Virginia and Florida State Competitions for the following categories:
3-D Animation, Digital Video Production, Graphic Design, Mobile Application Development, Publication Design, Web Design
The first-place awards are a $1,000 scholarship, the second-place awards are $750, the third-place awards are $500 each are renewable for up to four years for a maximum of $4000 for first-place, $3000 for second-place and $2000 for third-place to attend an Art Institutes Campus in the state the scholarship was awarded.
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 degree, diploma program, or certificate program and are awarded equally over the course of the student’s academic program. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. Upon accepting the scholarship, the winner must begin his or her studies in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. Winners must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. 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 loss of the scholarship
For additional content and details, contact Greta Beller with The Art Institutes at AiScholarships@aii.edu.
Any credit balance created each quarter, after all charges and aid is applied to the student’s account, will roll to a subsequent quarter so as not to create stipends or refunds.
All entry materials become the property of The Arts Institutes International, LLC.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
National Art Honor Society Scholarship
$500 to $15,000
National Art Honor Society Scholarship
Animation & Effects Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Marketing Visual Design
$500 to $15,000
Deadline: 3/11/2022
Programs that are eligible for the National Art Honor Society Scholarship are available in the following areas of study: Animation & Effects, Culinary, Fashion, Film & Production, Gaming & Technology, Interior & Product Design, Marketing and Visual Design.
High school seniors graduating in 2022 who also belong to the National Art Honor Society may apply for The Art Institutes National Art Honor Society Scholarship. Details and an application form may be obtained here, or by contacting Greta Beller at AiScholarships@aii.edu. Tuition scholarships for first-, second-, and third-place awards may be applied at The Art Institutes school of recipient’s choice.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
High school senior students graduating in 2022 who are members of the NAHS are eligible to receive up to a $500 scholarship for participation in the organization.
a) Must provide documentation of membership
b) Award will be dispersed in quarter two of the student’s academic program.
THREE NATIONWIDE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
- First-place: $15,000 tuition scholarship
- Scholarship will be applied evenly over the course of the student's academic program
- Second-place: $10,000 tuition scholarship
- Scholarship will be applied evenly over the course of the student's academic program
- Third-place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
- Scholarship will be applied evenly over the course of the student's academic program
DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
Applications must be postmarked by midnight, March 11, 2022.
Winners will be notified after April 8, 2022.
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 The Art Institutes, attn.: National Art Honor Society Scholarship, Greta Beller – 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, 100 Embassy Row Atlanta, GA 30328 OR email submission to: AiScholarships@aii.edu.
- A completed entry form indicating the school and program of study desired. (School locations can be obtained at artinstitutes.edu/our-campuses
- Six slides of six different original pieces of artwork that represent your creative ability and interest. Please Submit via digital files/USB.
- A statement, legibly handwritten or typed in English, describing your artistic career goals, the materials used in the pieces submitted and how each piece was created.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA
Applicants must be (i) a high school senior graduating in 2022, (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 based on schedule stated above. All tuition scholarships are awarded toward a bachelor’s or associate 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.
For additional content and details, contact Greta Beller with The Art Institutes at AiScholarships@aii.edu.
Any credit balance created each quarter, after all charges and aid is applied to the student’s account, will roll to a subsequent quarter so as not to create stipends or refunds.
All entry materials become the property of The Arts Institutes International, LLC. The judging team is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of entry materials.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
SkillsUSA Championship
$2,500 to $12,000
SkillsUSA Championship
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary
$2,500 to $12,000
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship
Programs that are eligible for the SkillsUSA Championship are available in the following areas of study: Animation & Effects, Culinary, Fashion, Film & Production, Gaming & Technology, Interior & Product Design, Marketing and Visual Design.
MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
FCCLA high school senior students graduating in 2022 are eligible to receive up to a $500 scholarship for participation in the organization.*
a) Must provide proof of membership
b) Award will be dispersed in quarter two of the student’s academic program.
SKILLS USA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS
Secondary and postsecondary students who are members of SkillsUSA may compete in national championships. High school seniors graduating in 2022 are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:
Advertising Design, Photography championship awards (6 nationwide scholarships available in each category):
- First-place: $8,000 tuition scholarship
- Scholarship will be applied evenly over the course of the student's academic program
- Second-place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
- (The award will be divided equally and disbursed over three quarters (quarter 2, 3 and 4) after the student has successfully completed their first quarter and is in good standing on their student account.
- Third-place: $2,500 tuition scholarship
- The award will be divided equally and disbursed over three quarters (quarter 2, 3 and 4) after the student has successfully completed their first quarter and is in good standing on their student account.
Culinary and Photography Championship awards (6 nationwide scholarships available in each category):
- First-place: $8,000 tuition scholarship
- Scholarship will be applied evenly over the course of the student's academic program
- Second-place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
- (The award will be divided equally and disbursed over three quarters (quarter 2, 3 and 4) after the student has successfully completed their first quarter and is in good standing on their student account.
- Third-place: $2,500 tuition scholarship
- The award will be divided equally and disbursed over three quarters (quarter 2, 3 and 4) after the student has successfully completed their first quarter and is in good standing on their student account
3-D Visualization & Animation, Web Design, and Television Production championship team awards (12 nationwide scholarships available in each category):
- First-place: $8,000 tuition scholarship
- Scholarship will be applied evenly over the course of the student's academic program
- Second-place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
- (The award will be divided equally and disbursed over three quarters (quarter 2, 3 and 4) after the student has successfully completed their first quarter and is in good standing on their student account.
- Third-place: $2,500 tuition scholarship
- The award will be divided equally and disbursed over three quarters (quarter 2, 3 and 4) after the student has successfully completed their first quarter and is in good standing on their student account.
Any credit balance created each quarter, after all charges and aid is applied to the student’s account, will roll to a subsequent quarter so as not to create stipends or refunds.
*The SkillsUSA scholarships cover academic tuition and may not be applied against fees, housing, living expenses, or program supplies and may not be transferred between affiliate schools. Scholarships are awarded on first-come, first served basis. 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 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. Scholarship recipients must not interrupt their studies; interruption of studies will result in a loss of the scholarship.
DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
SkillsUSA National championships will be held in June 2022. For details, call 703-777-8810 or visit www.skillsusa.org. Winners of the SkillsUSA competition who are graduating/ have graduated in 2022 may contact Greta Beller at AiScholarships@aii.edu for scholarship details.
All entry materials become the property of The Arts Institutes International, LLC.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
SkillsUSA State Competitions
Scholarships awarded in the Texas, Georgia, Virginia and Florida State Competitions for the following categories:
Georgia: 3-D Visualization & Animation, Advertising Design, Audio/Radio Production, Digital Cinema Production, Graphic Communications, Interactive Application & Video Game Development, Photography, Television (Video) Production, Web Design,
Texas: 3-D Visualization & Animation, Advertising Design, Audio/Radio Production, Digital Cinema Production, Graphic Communications, Interactive Application & Video Game Development, Photography, Television (Video) Production, Web Design, Commercial Baking and Culinary Arts
Virginia: 3-D Visualization & Animation, Advertising Design, Audio/Radio Production, Digital Cinema Production, Graphic Communications, Interactive Application & Video Game Development, Photography, Television (Video) Production, Web Design, Commercial Baking and Culinary Arts
Florida: 3-D Visualization & Animation, Advertising Design, Audio/Radio Production, Digital Cinema Production, Graphic Communications, Interactive Application & Video Game Development, Photography, Television (Video) Production, Web Design, Commercial Baking and Culinary Arts
The first-place awards are a $1,000 scholarship, the second-place awards are $750, the third-place awards are $500 each are renewable for up to four years for a maximum of $4000 for first-place, $3000 for second-place and $2000 for third-place to attend an Art Institutes Campus in the state the scholarship was awarded.
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 degree, diploma program, or certificate program and are awarded equally over the course of the student’s academic program. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. Upon accepting the scholarship, the winner must begin his or her studies in the summer or fall quarter following high school graduation. Winners must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. 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 loss of the scholarship.
For additional content and details, contact Greta Beller with The Art Institutes at AiScholarships@aii.edu.
Any credit balance created each quarter, after all charges and aid is applied to the student’s account, will roll to a subsequent quarter so as not to create stipends or refunds.
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Financial aid is available to those who qualify.