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 2020 Initiative Scholarship
$1,000
Fall 2020 Initiative Scholarship
Culinary Fashion Marketing Visual Design Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design
$1,000
Fall 2020 Initiative Scholarship
Deadline: The first day of selected Fall 2020 start date
Students who demonstrate initiative and commitment in a degree program at any Art Institutes location in the Fall 2020 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 2020 quarter 10/5/20, 10/19/20, or 11/12/20 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 2020 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 2020 quarter.
- The total Fall 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Initiative Scholarship Memoranda of Understanding.
Fall 2020 Initiative Scholarship Application Form
Fall 2020 Re-Entry Scholarship
$1000 to $2,500 per academic year
Fall 2020 Re-Entry Scholarship
Culinary Fashion Marketing Visual Design Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design
$1000 to $2,500 per academic year
Fall 2020 Re-Entry Scholarship
Students re-entering into a degree program at any Art Institutes location in the Fall 2020 quarter may be eligible to receive a scholarship up to $2,500 per academic year.
Deadline: Re-enter in the Fall 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Re-Entry Scholarship.
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Fall 2020 Re-Entry Scholarship Memorandum of Understanding.
Fall 2020 Transfer Scholarship
$1000 to $2,500 per academic year
Fall 2020 Transfer Scholarship
Culinary Fashion Marketing Visual Design Animation & Effects Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design
$1000 to $2,500 per academic year
Fall 2020 Transfer Scholarship
Deadline: Enroll for Fall 2020 quarter
Students enrolling into a degree program at any Art Institutes location in the Fall 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Quarter.
- The Fall 2020 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 2020 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 2020 Transfer Scholarship.
- Employees or eligible immediate family members participating in the Institutional Tuition Assistance Program are not eligible to participate in the Fall 2020 Transfer Scholarship.
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Fall 2020 Transfer Scholarship Memorandum of Understanding.
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: 1/24/2021
(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 2021 from a U.S. high school or equivalent foreign institution and be enrolled to start in the July, August, or October 2021 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.
C-CAP Careers Through Culinary Arts Program
$48,150 to $96,300
C-CAP Careers Through Culinary Arts Program
Culinary
$48,150 to $96,300
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 2021 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 7 schools comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. Scholarship value is approximately $48,000–$96,000; current tuition rates at chosen school will apply. Tuition scholarships are not redeemable for cash, and will be awarded as a tuition credit evenly over the course of the student’s academic program. 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.
a)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.
b) The Scholarship may not be combined with any other institutional awards.
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.
All entry materials become the property of The Arts Institutes International, LLC
FCCLA Competitions
$1,000 to $12,000
FCCLA Competitions
Culinary Animation & Effects Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Visual Design Marketing
$1,000 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.
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 Arts 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) scholarships, competitions, and events, visit www.fcclainc.org. Applicants must be high school seniors graduating in 2021 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 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 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
FCCLA State Competitions
Scholarships awarded in the Level 3 Texas, Georgia, Virginia & 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 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.
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
ProStart State Scholarships
$3,000 to $12,000
ProStart State Scholarships
Culinary
$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 2021.
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 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 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
National ProStart Invitational
$5,000 - $10,000
National ProStart Invitational
Culinary
$5,000 - $10,000
Deadline: 5/1/2021
Programs in the following area of study are eligible for the National ProStart Invitational: Culinary
High school seniors graduating in 2021 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 7 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 2020 and enrolled in a ProStart program to be eligible for the competition.*
*Scholarship awards are contingent upon acceptance to the chosen Art Institutes school and are awarded in the form of a tuition credit and will be dispersed equally 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 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
For more information, visit the ProStart website at NRAEF.org or call 1-800-765-2122. 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
ProStart (Advance Placement Credits)
Up to 12 credits
ProStart (Advance Placement Credits)
Culinary
Up to 12 credits
Deadline: No deadline currently exists for this scholarship.
Programs in the following area of study are eligible for the ProStart Credits: Culinary
High school students graduating in 2021 who complete the ProStart culinary program with a “C” average or above and obtain a ProStart National Certificate of Achievement may receive Advanced Placement credit at any of our 7 locations comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes.* Advanced 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 7 locations comprising The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes. Degree and program offerings vary by school.
** To receive Advanced 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 advanced placement credit.
*** Some restrictions apply for approval of Culinary Nutrition credits. Contact local school for details.
All entry materials become the property of The Arts Institutes International, LLC
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
$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
Animation & Effects Culinary Fashion Film & Production Gaming & Technology Interior Design Marketing Visual Design
High school seniors graduating in 2021 who are members of FBLA may apply for The Art Institutes Future Business Leaders of America Scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
- Three nationwide $10,000 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, April 1, 2021
Winners will be notified after April 30, 2021.
HOW TO ENTER
Applicants for the scholarship must submit the following information
- A short essay (maximum 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
Please enclose all elements of your application in one envelope and mail it to The Art Institutes, attn.: FBLA Scholarship, Greta Beller – 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, 100 Embassy Row Atlanta, GA 30328.
*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 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 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.
All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes International, LLC. The judging team is not responsible for loss, damage, or return of entry materials.
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: 3/11/2021
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 2021 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
Three nationwide scholarships are available:
- First-place: $20,000 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, 2021.
Winners will be notified after April 8, 2021.
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.
- A completed entry form indicating the school and program of study desired. (School locations can be obtained at https://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 2021, (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 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 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 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.
All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes International, LLC. 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
$2,500 to $20,000
Deadline: 07/10/2021
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. High school seniors graduating in 2021 are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:
Advertising Design, Photography championship awards (6 nationwide scholarships available in each category):
- First-place: $12,000 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: $12,000 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: $12,000 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 2021. For details, call 703-777-8810 or visit www.skillsusa.org. Winners of the SkillsUSA competition who are graduating/ have graduated in 2020 may contact Greta Beller at AiScholarships@aii.edu for scholarship details.
All entry materials become the property of The Art Institutes International, LLC
SkillsUSA State Competitions
Scholarships awarded in the Texas, Georgia, Virginia & 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 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.
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