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.
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Art Grant
Earn an average of up to 20% towards your bachelor's degree and up to 15% 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 20% towards your bachelor's degree and up to 15% 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 0-90 credits at an Art Institutes school will earn the grant at up to 15% of tuition cost. Students who earn 91-180 credits will earn the grant at up to 25% of tuition cost; bachelor’s degree candidates can thereby earn an average of up to 20% 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 except for The Art Institute of Pittsburgh—Online Division. Amounts vary by location. 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.
Figures based on tuition as of July 2015.
Financial Aid available to those who qualify.
Miami International University of Art & Design High School Scholarship Competition
$3,000 to $7,500
Miami International University of Art & Design High School Scholarship Competition
Fashion Marketing Visual Design Animation & Effects Film & Production Interior Design
$3,000 to $7,500
Deadline: 3/29/2018
Programs that are eligible for the High School Scholarship Competition are available in the following areas of study: Fashion, Media Arts, Design
GENERAL COMPETITION GUIDELINES
High school students graduating in 2018 who demonstrate ability and commitment in one of Miami International University of Art & Design programs are eligible to compete for the tuition scholarships. One Best of Show tuition scholarship will be awarded. In addition, each department (Fashion, Media Arts, and Design) will award a First, Second, and Third Place tuition scholarship. Best of Show is $7,500, and in each of the three departments, First Place is $5,000, Second Place is $4,000, and Third Place is $3,000. In the event that there are no qualified applicants in a particular department, the Department Chair and faculty judges will have the discretion to determine how to award the funds for that particular department. The programs in each department are listed on the entry form. The entry form can be obtained here. The school selects winners based on a review of each applicant's competition entry.
ELIGIBILITY
This scholarship competition is open to high school seniors applying for degree programs at Miami International University of Art & Design only. You must be scheduled to graduate in 2018 from a U.S. high school or equivalent foreign institution.
DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
• Applications must be postmarked by midnight, March 29, 2018.
• You may also hand-deliver your entry by 4:00 PM local time, Thursday, March 29, 2018.
• Winners will be notified by April 20, 2018.
• Winners have until May 18, 2018 to accept the scholarship offer. Offers not accepted by that date will be rescinded and awarded to the first runner-up. Students must begin their course of study at Miami International University of Art & Design in the summer or fall quarter of 2018.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• To enter, you must fulfill all General Competition Guidelines as well as Portfolio Category Entry Requirements for the program of your choice listed in the Individual Program Entry Requirements section. You must also submit an online admissions application (if not previously submitted) at apply.artinstitutes.edu.
• Your scholarship competition entry materials must be in the specified formats. If you submit electronic documents, they must be in Word format, PDFs, or jpegs. If you submit slides, they must have cardboard or plastic mounts and be placed in slide pages. If you submit video or animation, it must be in QuickTime format (.mov). All slides, digital files, USBs must be labeled with your name and the medium used (if appropriate). Do not submit original artwork. Entries not submitted in the specified formats may be disqualified.
• Entries must be submitted in a folder or binder.
• Complete the competition entry form and indicate the program of study for which you are applying.
• Enclose a copy of your admissions application essay, typed, and labeled with your name and the program name on the title page.
• Submit a resume stating your educational background, extracurricular activities, hobbies, work experience, community involvement, artistic achievements and/or related awards.
• Submit a current high school transcript.
• Please note that all entry materials become the property of Miami International University of Art & Design upon submission and cannot be returned.
INTERNATIONAL ENTRANTS
All written entry materials and documentation must be submitted in English. When necessary, English translations must be attached. Scholarship winners must provide bank statements and letters of financial support to prove that the student and/or the student's sponsor has the capability to provide for living expenses, fees, and school supplies not included in the scholarship. For more information about admission for international students and non-immigrant student status, see the school catalog.
JUDGING
Under the direction of the academic affairs department, Miami International University of Art & Design faculty, administration, and the department chair of the entrant's program of study serve as judges for the competition. Decisions of the judges are final and non-disputable.
OBLIGATIONS OF WINNERS
Scholarship recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress. Scholarships will be suspended in quarters when the student's cumulative grade point average falls below 2.5. Scholarships awarded by Miami International University of Art & Design may be used only at Miami International University of Art & Design and only for the program of study indicated on the original application. Scholarships are awarded in the form of a tuition credit. Tuition scholarship awards will be applied evenly over the length of a student's degree program. The scholarship is not redeemable for cash and may not be used to finance optional programs sponsored by The Art Institutes. 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. Scholarships will be awarded only to individuals who have been admitted to The Art Institutes. In the event education is terminated either by the student or The Art Institutes, the scholarship becomes null and void; any future quarter scholarship dollars not used will be revoked and will not be available upon re-entry. For students receiving veteran's education benefits and qualifying to receive the scholarship, The Art Institute will report the actual number of credits enrolled to the Veterans Administration (VA) and reduce tuition charges reported for the term.
All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes. The judging team is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of entry materials. Finalists and/or winners must be prepared to submit their original work upon request.
Academic Achievement Scholarship
The Academic Achievement Scholarship allows qualifying new students to earn up to a 20% tuition scholarship, up to $17,605 by maintaining an honors level Grade Point Average (GPA) and completing community service related projects in their field of study while attending Ai as a full-time student.
Academic Achievement Scholarship
Culinary Fashion Marketing Visual Design Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design
The Academic Achievement Scholarship allows qualifying new students to earn up to a 20% tuition scholarship, up to $17,605 by maintaining an honors level Grade Point Average (GPA) and completing community service related projects in their field of study while attending Ai as a full-time student.
Deadline: Students need to begin classes by August 16, 2018
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA
• Student must be registered full time as defined in The Art Institute's Catalog.
• ACT and SAT scores recommended but not required.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 4.0 from high school or prior college; transcripts must be provided for verification.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 4.0 while attending The Art Institute.
• Three letters of recommendation; combination of high school guidance counselor and teachers or 3 teachers or community leaders.
• Must show portfolio of work.
• 1st and 2nd year recipients must complete two community service projects in their field of study and submit the projects to be reviewed by a committee.
• 3rd year recipients must complete one community service project in their field of student and submit the project to be reviewed by a committee.
• Must remain continuously enrolled, with no breaks in enrollment.
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), as defined in The Art Institute's catalog.
• Must be enrolled in a Certificate, Diploma, Associate degree, or Bachelor degree academic program at The Art Institute.
• Must have the Memorandum of Understanding completed, signed, dated, and on file with the institution in order for the Scholarship to be disbursed.
• Employees or eligible immediate family members participating in the DCEH Tuition Voucher Program are not eligible to participate in the Scholarship program.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 on a cumulative basis each quarter to receive up to a 20% tuition scholarship value, up to $17,605.*
• Maintain a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79 on a cumulative basis each quarter to receive up to a 15% tuition scholarship value, up to $13,205.*
* The Scholarship amount is based on the initial award. In the event the student earns a higher or lower cumulative GPA in a subsequent quarter, if applicable, the student must maintain the cumulative GPA identified from the initial award in order to continue receiving the Scholarship. Your actual total grant award may vary by program, degree, amount of credits to be completed in a program after the effective date of Academic Achievement Scholarship 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.
Early Acceptance Grant
$1,000
Early Acceptance Grant
Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Marketing Visual Design Animation & Effects
$1,000
The Early Acceptance Grant is designed to provide a $1,000 tuition award to incoming Ai students with unmet financial need. To qualify, you must be accepted into The Art Institutes, complete all steps in the financial aid process, and accept this grant no later than Friday, June 1, 2018. Click here for eligibility requirements and conditions.
DECA Scholarship
$1,000 - $7,500
DECA Scholarship
Animation & Effects Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Marketing Interior Design Visual Design
$1,000 - $7,500
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
DECA high school senior students graduating in 2018 are eligible to receive up to a $1,000 scholarship for participation in the organization.
DECA high school students who are members of DECA can compete in DECA State and/or DECA International competitions.
STATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
DECA students who are first place winners at the State Level competitions can receive up to $1,500 in addition to the member amount. For more information regarding your State event, please contact your State advisor.
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
DECA students who 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.
IMPORTANT DATES
DECA’s ICDC will be held in April 2018. For details, visit www.deca.org. Winners of the DECA State and/or DECA International competitions may contact Amanda Sims at The Art Institutes at scholarships@aii.edu for scholarship details.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA
- Recipients are permitted to choose The Art Institutes school of their choice within the U.S.
- DECA 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’s degree, diploma program, or certificate program. Tuition scholarships are non-transferable. If a student fails to meet any of the eligibility requirements, the Scholarship becomes null and void and the student will be responsible for paying any outstanding tuition and fee balance. 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. For students receiving veterans education benefits and qualifying to receive the Scholarship, The Art Institutes will report the actual number of credits enrolled to the Veterans Administration (VA) and will reduce tuition charges reported for the term. Scholarship money awarded will be prorated during the length of the student's degree program. Scholarship recipients must not interrupt their studies; interruption of studies will result in loss of the scholarship. Scholarships are non-renewable.
Future Business Leaders of America National Scholarship Program
$10,000 to $15,000
Future Business Leaders of America National Scholarship Program
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary
$10,000 to $15,000
Deadline: 3/28/2018
Programs that are eligible for the Future Business Leaders of America National Scholarship Program 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 2018 who are members of FBLA may apply for The Art Institutes Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship. Details and an application form may be obtained here, or by contacting The Art Institutes.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
- Three nationwide $10,000 FBLA tuition scholarships to study at one of The Art Institutes schools will be awarded.
- Each scholarship award recipient who has a 3.0 GPA during his/her first year may earn an additional $5,000 tuition scholarship.
DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
Applications must be postmarked by midnight, March 28, 2018.
Winners will be notified after April 25, 2018.
HOW TO ENTER
Applicants for the scholarship must submit the following information:
- A completed entry form indicating the school and program of study desired. (School locations can be obtained at www.artinstitutes.edu/our-campuses)
- An essay (minimum of 500 words) legibly handwritten or typed in English as to “How skills learned through Future Business Leaders of America can apply to a creative career.”
- A letter of recommendation from their FBLA adviser.
To simplify the submission process, please enclose all elements of your application in one envelope and mail it to The Art Institutes, attn.: FBLA Scholarship - 1500 Penn Ave 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & CRITERIA
Applicants must be (i) a high school senior graduating in 2018, (ii) a legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec), and (iii) an active member of FBLA.
- Recipients must apply their tuition scholarship to either July 2018, August 2018 or October 2018 enrollment. The tuition scholarship will be applied evenly over the first year of the program or degree.
- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA to earn the additional $5,000 tuition scholarship which will be applied evenly over the second year of the degree program.
Winners will be selected by representatives of The Art Institutes. Decisions of the judges will be final.
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 associates 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 have a 3.0 GPA or higher during his or her studies at the chosen Art Institutes school. 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 loss of the scholarship.
All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes. The Art Institutes is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of any materials.
FCCLA Competitions
$1,000 to $12,000
FCCLA Competitions
Animation & Effects Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Marketing Visual Design
$1,000 to $12,000
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
All FCCLA tuition scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years for a maximum first-place scholarship of $12,000; maximum second-place scholarship of $8,000; and a maximum third-place scholarship of $4,000.
First-place team of the National FCCLA Culinary Competition will be awarded a $3,000 tuition scholarship to any one of our U.S. schools comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. A $2,000 tuition scholarship for second-place team and a $1,000 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 $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 our U.S. schools comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. A $2,000 tuition scholarship for second-place team winners and a $1,000 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 $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 Amanda Sims at The Art Institutes via email at scholarships@aii.edu for additional scholarship details.
National Art Honor Society Scholarship
$5,000 to $20,000
National Art Honor Society Scholarship
Animation & Effects Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Marketing Visual Design
$5,000 to $20,000
Deadline: 3/7/2018
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 2018 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 The Art Institutes. Tuition scholarships for first-, second-, and third-place awards may be applied at The Art Institutes school of recipient’s choice.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Three nationwide scholarships are available:
- 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 7, 2018.
Winners will be notified after April 4th, 2018.
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 – 1500 Penn Ave. 2nd floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603.
- A completed entry form indicating the school and program of study desired. (School locations can be obtained at www.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 2018, (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.
SkillsUSA Championship
$2,500 to $20,000
SkillsUSA Championship
Animation & Effects Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Marketing Visual Design
$2,500 to $20,000
Deadline: 6/1/2018
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.
Secondary and postsecondary students who are members of SkillsUSA may compete in national championships.
Advertising Design, Culinary, and Photography championship awards (6 nationwide scholarships available in each category):
- First-place: $20,000 tuition scholarship
- Second-place: $5,000 tuition scholarship
- Third-place: $2,500 tuition scholarship
3-D Visualization & Animation, Web Design, and Television Production championship team awards (12 nationwide scholarships available in each category):
- 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 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.
DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES
SkillsUSA National championships will be held in June 2018. For details, call 703-777-8810 or visit www.skillsusa.org. Winners of the SkillsUSA competition may contact Amanda Sims at The Art Institutes via email at scholarships@aii.edu for scholarship details.
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society Scholarship
$1,000
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society Scholarship
Animation & Effects Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Marketing Visual Design
$1,000
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
Programs that are eligible for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship are available in the following areas of study: Animation & Effects, Culinary, Fashion, Film & Production, Gaming & Technology, Interior & Product Design, Marketing and Visual Design.
The Art Institutes system is proud to offer a $1,000 Tuition Scholarship to all eligible Phi Theta Kappa members. Phi Theta Kappa members who graduate with an associate’s degree from a community college and have been accepted into a bachelor’s degree program at any Art Institutes school are eligible to receive the scholarship. The $1,000 Tuition scholarship will be awarded upon acceptance and enrollment into a bachelor’s degree program and applied to the first quarter.
Phi Theta Kappa members must show documented membership and provide a college transcript for the associates degree earned. Indication of membership should be noted on the application for admission.