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.
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 Vancouver and 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.
C-CAP Careers Through Culinary Arts Program
$38,000 to $95,000
C-CAP Careers Through Culinary Arts Program
Culinary Arts
$38,000 to $95,000
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
Programs in the following area of study are eligible for the C-CAP Scholarships: Culinary.
High school seniors graduating in 2018 who are enrolled in a C-CAP culinary program may compete for one nationwide, full-tuition scholarship to be used for either a two- or four-year degree program at any one of our U.S. schools comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. Scholarship value is approximately $38,000–$95,000; current tuition rates at chosen school will apply. 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 more information on how to apply for C-CAP, speak to the C-CAP Director at your high school, visit www.ccapinc.org, or call 212-974-7111.
FCCLA National Competitions
$1,000 to $12,000
FCCLA National Competitions
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary Arts
$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 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 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.
FCCLA State Competitions
$500 to $4,000
FCCLA State Competitions
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary Arts
$500 to $4,000
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.All FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) California tuition scholarships are renewable for up to 4 years for a maximum first-place scholarship of $4,000; maximum second-place scholarship of $3,000; and a maximum third-place scholarship of $2,000.
First-place winners (either team or individual) of the California State FCCLA Commercial Food Preparation Competition will each be awarded a $1,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The Art Institutes schools in California offering a Culinary program. A $750 tuition scholarship for each student on the second-place team and a $500 tuition scholarship for each student on the third-place team will also be awarded.
First-place award of the California State FCCLA Culinary Arts Display will be a $1,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The Art Institutes schools in California offering a Culinary program. A $750 tuition scholarship for second-place and a $500 tuition scholarship for third-place will also be awarded.
First-place award of the California State FCCLA Fashion Design and Apparel Construction Competitions will be a $1,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The Art Institutes schools in California offering a Fashion program. A $750 tuition scholarship for second-place and a $500 tuition scholarship for third-place will also be awarded in each competition.
First-place team of the California State FCCLA Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Competition will each be awarded a $1,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The Art Institutes schools in California. A $750 tuition scholarship for each student on the second-place team and a $500 tuition scholarship for each student on the third-place team will also be awarded.
First-place team of the California State FCCLA Interior Design Competition will each be awarded a $1,000 tuition scholarship to any one of The Art Institutes schools in California offering an Interior Design program. A $750 tuition scholarship for each student on the second-place team and a $500 tuition scholarship for each student on the third-place team will also be awarded.
To learn more about FCCLA competitions, visit www.ca-fccla.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. For more information email scholarships@aii.edu.
ProStart State Scholarships
$3,000 to $12,000
ProStart State Scholarships
Culinary Arts
$3,000 to $12,000
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
Programs in the following area of study are eligible for the ProStart State Scholarships: Culinary
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes is pleased to award first-place scholarships in the ProStart state-level Culinary Arts and/or Culinary Management Competitions in: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The first-place awards are a $3,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four years for a maximum of $12,000, to attend any of our schools offering culinary programs across the U.S. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating in 2018. Contact Amanda Sims at The Art Institutes via email at scholarships@aii.edu for more information and scholarship details.
National ProStart Invitational
$5,000 - $10,000
National ProStart Invitational
Culinary Arts
$5,000 - $10,000
Deadline: 5/1/2018
Programs in the following area of study are eligible for the National ProStart Invitational : Culinary
High school seniors graduating in 2018 who are enrolled in a ProStart program are eligible for the National ProStart Invitational Culinary Competition Scholarship (15 available nationwide) and Management Competition Scholarship (15 available nationwide). Competition winners may receive partial tuition scholarships.
First-place award for the National ProStart Invitational Culinary Competition and Management Competition will be a non-renewable $10,000 tuition scholarship to any one of our U.S. schools comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. A non-renewable $7,500 tuition scholarship for second place and a non-renewable $5,000 tuition scholarship for third place will also be awarded. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating in 2018 and enrolled in a ProStart program to be eligible for the competition.
For more information, visit the ProStart website at NRAEF.org or call 1-800-765-2122. Contact Amanda Sims at The Art Institutes via email at scholarships@aii.edu for scholarship details.
ProStart (Advance Placement Credits)
Up to 12 credits
ProStart (Advance Placement Credits)
Culinary Arts
Up to 12 credits
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
High school students graduating in 2018 who complete the ProStart program with a C average or above and obtain a Certificate of Achievement may receive Advance Placement credit at any of over 40 U.S. schools of The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes.* Advance Placement rewards students for their skills, saving them time and money.
Students may receive academic credit up to 12 credits (valued at over $5,000) for any of the following courses:**
- Concepts and Theories
- Fundamentals of Classical Techniques
- Management, Supervision, and Career Prep
- Culinary Nutrition***
Additional credits may be articulated to ProStart students on a case-by-case basis upon review by the local school’s Chef Director and Dean of Academic Affairs.
* Passport credits are accepted at all U.S. Art Institutes affiliated schools. Degree and program offerings vary by school.
** To receive Advance Placement credit, students must submit a ProStart Certificate of Achievement which will be reviewed by the local school’s Chef Director and Dean of Academic Affairs. The Fundamentals of Classical Techniques class requires the student to successfully pass the courses Final Knife Skills and Final Practical Cooking Exam in order to obtain advance placement credit.
*** Some restrictions apply for approval of Culinary Nutrition credits. Contact local school for details.
DECA Scholarship
$1,000 - $7,500
DECA Scholarship
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary Arts
$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 senior students graduating in 2018 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.
INTERNATIONAL 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.
DEADLINES & 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 via email at scholarships@aii.edu for scholarship details or visit www.deca.org/partners/artinstitutes.
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. 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. 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 Arts
$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 2017 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 Amanda Sims at The Art Institutes via email at scholarships@aii.edu.
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 - Amanda Sims, 1500 Penn Ave 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603. Or scan all elements and email your submission to scholarships@aii.edu.
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.
National Art Honor Society Scholarship
$5,000 to $20,000
National Art Honor Society Scholarship
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary Arts
$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 Amanda Sims at The Art Institutes via email at scholarships@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
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 – Amanda Sims,1500 Penn Ave. 2nd floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603. Or scan all elements and email it to scholarships@aii.edu.
- 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
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary Arts
$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
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary Arts
$1,000
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
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.
Closed School Transfer Grant
Earn up to $7,500 for bachelor degree programs, up to $3,500 for associate degree programs, and up to $2,000 for certificate/diploma programs with no grant exceeding the amount of unmet financial need.
Closed School Transfer Grant
Visual Design Interior Design Marketing Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Fashion Culinary
Earn up to $7,500 for bachelor degree programs, up to $3,500 for associate degree programs, and up to $2,000 for certificate/diploma programs with no grant exceeding the amount of unmet financial need.
Deadline: Students must be enrolled, confirmed and actively attending by May 31, 2017 to be eligible for this grant.
Recognizing that some students have been displaced due to school closures, the transfer grant is being offered to ease the burden of transferring to another institution and offset the cost of credits ineligible for transfer due to different curriculum requirements or campus transfer criteria.
Any student meets all admission requirements, and who earned at least 12 credits between the dates of 8/1/2015 and 8/31/2016 at another accredited institution that has ceased enrolling students, is eligible to receive an institutional grant. The grant amount is up to $7,500 for bachelor degree programs, up to $3,500 for associate degree programs, and up to $2,000 for certificate/diploma programs with no grant exceeding the amount of unmet financial need*. Students must be enrolled, confirmed and actively attending by May 31, 2017 to be eligible for this grant. The institutional grant will be disbursed per term, to enrolled students who meet the eligibility requirements.
Eligible students earn the grant by being enrolled at least half-time and meeting the minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress standards. The grant will be disbursed within 10 calendar days of each term start date. Students can receive only one institutional transfer grant. Any credit balance resulting from the grant will not be refundable and is not redeemable for cash.
Students transferring pursuant to an articulation agreement or from another EDMC school are not eligible for this grant.
In the event that the student’s enrollment is terminated either by the student or the institution, including but not limited to withdrawal, cancel, academic termination, financial termination, or expulsion; or in the event that the student fails to fulfill the terms of the grant, only the portion of the grant awarded for terms completed and partial terms attempted up to the date of determination will be honored. Any portion of the grant scheduled to be award after the date of determination becomes null and void.
* Unmet Financial need is determined by the Program Balance of Cost with school sponsored housing after all applicable and eligible financial aid and other educational benefits have been applied, minus a student’s EFC (Expected Family Contribution). Program Balance of Cost is determined by taking a full program’s tuition charges and fees minus all applicable and eligible financial aid and educational benefits, including the Art Grant.