Since Academy of Art University’s art scholarships program was founded over 40 years ago, we have helped over 45,000 aspiring artists and designers pursue their educational goals. Academy of Art University offers a number of innovative and inexpensive ways for first-time students, high school students, and teachers to improve their skills and experience all that we have to offer.
Grants & Scholarships
Specialty Grants & Scholarships
Discover all of the different scholarship and grant opportunities at Academy of Art University. Learn more about it today.
ArtU has scholarship opportunities for International Students based on Academic Merit, Need, and Portfolio submissions, up to $5,000 per semester. To apply
For more information on our Military Scholarship click here
ROTC provides eligible full-time undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to earn a college scholarship while taking ROTC courses.
Mission
- To recruit, educate, train, and inspire ROTC Cadets in order to commission officers of character for the Total Army.
Information
Eligible Academy of Art University students may qualify for:
Full or partial scholarship towards tuition
Yearly book stipend up to $1,200 per year
Monthly Stipend of $420
Take Action
Contact Admissions at Admissions@academyart.edu or 1-800-544-2787 for an introduction to the ROTC recruiter.
The Alumni Tuition Benefit supports all returning Academy alumni with a 20% tuition benefit off all courses and or additional degrees/certificates.
Award Information
- This benefit is for the recipient only and not redeemable for cash. It may only be applied toward tuition expenses.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must have previously completed an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, Certificate or Award of Completion at Academy of Art University
Additional Information
Contact your Admissions Specialist at 800-544-2787 or 415-274-2200.
SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS AND BUILD NEW ONES
The Art Educators Studio Program offers art educators TUITION-FREE art and design classes that enhance existing skills, teach new skills, and give art educators an opportunity to master the most up-to-date software artists use.
TUITION-FREE FREEDOM TO EXPLORE
The Academy’s Program offers a full tuition grant* for a maximum of one undergraduate class per semester in Spring, Summer, and Fall; each class is worth three units.
Art Educators may choose from the entire catalog of classes that do not have a prerequisite course listed.**
A class can be taken every semester to continuously grow skills while building a portfolio of work.
*Grant recipients are responsible for supplementary costs and fees, including a $50 administration fee, and any lab, materials, or other fees associated with individual classes, along with dorm costs if recipient chooses to live in Academy of Art University dorms.
**For interest in a class that does have a prerequisite, it may be possible to have the requirement waived. Please speak with an Academy counselor to determine qualification.
THREE UNIQUE WAYS TO STUDY AT THE ACADEMY
- Study on campus in beautiful San Francisco.
- Study online, asynchronously from anywhere in the country.
- Join live classes through Zoom.
ENROLL TODAY
Applying is easy. Download the application by clicking the link below. Scan a copy of your Teaching Credential Certificate or a letter from your supervisor or mentor describing your role in the school as an art teacher. Then, email both (as .pdf or .jpg attachments) to grantprograms@academyart.edu
Nationwide Scholarship Opportunities
Aspiring and current students can apply for nationwide scholarship opportunities to help continue your education here at Academy Art University. We’ve organized these by application closing date for your convenience. The Chamber of Commerce has created a Best College Scholarships Guide. This guide provides insight into the types of scholarships available, the application process, and how to improve your odds of being awarded a scholarship.
The Women in Golf Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: The Women in Golf Scholarship
Details: The Women in Golf Scholarship is a recurring scholarship open to all women and women-identifying students who play golf, whether for their school or simply for fun in their free time. The next deadline to apply is December 1, and winners will be announced on December 30.
At PrimePutt, we believe that golf creates a platform for personal development, skill enhancement, and camaraderie. However, we understand that women’s representation and opportunities in golf have historically been limited. We hope to break down barriers and provide women with the support and recognition they deserve both in the sport and in their academic pursuits.
Eligibility Requirements:
- A woman or woman-identifying person
- Plays golf in any capacity
- A high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Eco-Warrior Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: Eco-Warrior Scholarship
Details: This $1,000 award supports a student committed to combatting climate change, either by daily eco-friendly choices or by pursuing environmental activism. We believe in the individual’s power to effect change and aim to inspire others by recognizing students engaged in sustainability, honoring their work towards a greener future.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Believes living a more sustainable lifestyle is important
- A high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Nicolet Law Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Award Amount(s): $5,000
Website: Nicolet Law Scholarship
Details: At Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, we value the importance of education. We understand the time and dedication it takes to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree. We also understand the tremendous financial strain that college can place on students and their families. In an effort to alleviate some of that financial stress, we have proudly offered the Nicolet Law Scholarship since 2020.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Past applicants and winners may apply for the scholarship more than once
- Must be a current or future full-time undergrad or graduate student at any two- or four-year accredited US college or university
- Must be in good academic standing
- If selected to receive scholarship, must provide a transcript, acceptance letter, or other proof of enrollment
- If under the age of 18, must provide written permission from parent or guardian
Dell Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Award Amount(s): $20,000
Website: Dell Scholarship
Details: Dell Scholars demonstrate a unique set of characteristics in their quest for a college education: Drive. Tenacity. Ambition. They are students who are motivated and dream big, who know the journey to reach their goals won’t be easy but have the commitment and determination to continue working every day.
Every year, the Dell Scholars program selects 500 students nationwide, offering comprehensive support and a scholarship to each recipient. Our support is designed to help each Dell Scholar build their ideal pathway to graduation and beyond.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
- Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
- Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
- Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
- Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
The Domaine Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Award Amount(s): $2,000
Website: The Domaine Scholarship
Details: Domaine is the world’s largest independent Shopify design and development partner. We are a team of commerce experts dedicated to creating, building, and growing beloved and ambitious brands. We are proud to launch this scholarship program to support today’s college and university students, who we believe are actively shaping the future of commerce.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Open to all undergraduate students regardless of major.
- Must be current, full-time students at accredited two-year or four-year U.S. universities or colleges.
- Students should not be entering their first semester as a Freshman or their last semester as a Senior.
Burress Injury Law Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 2, 2024
Award Amount(s): $2,500 – $5,000
Website: Burress Injury Law Scholarship
Details: Burress Injury Law provides a minimum of 6 annual scholarships each year to deserving students. The Underdog Scholarships awarded are between $2,500-$5,000 and are offered during the Spring and Fall semesters.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You are a U.S. citizen
- You have a demonstrated record of community or volunteer service
- You are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university for the Spring 2025 semester
- High school graduates may apply if you are enrolled in college for the semester immediately following the application deadline (Spring 2025)
- Applicants need to be enrolled in at least 12 hours of college courses at the time the scholarship awards are issued
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Application Deadline: December 31, 2024
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Details: Calling all high school, college, and graduate students, let us help you get the money you need for college. The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student including adult students.
- Legal resident of the U.S.
- Currently in school or planning to attend college or graduate school.
PRINT IT Scholarship for Aspiring Content Creators
Application Deadline: January 11, 2025
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: PRINT IT Scholarship for Aspiring Content Creators
Details: G.W. Networks Inc. is pleased to offer the PRINT IT Scholarship for Aspiring Content Creators to current college students. Students who are actively involved in the creation of unique and engaging video or audio content or wish to pursue it in the future. G.W. Networks Inc. will award one (1) scholarship of $1,000.00 USD to the student who is able to demonstrate their focus on storytelling via unique video or audio content.
Eligibility Requirements:
- A citizen of the United States of America
- Enrolled in an accredited College or University during the 2024 or 2025 academic year
The Promoting Access to Justice Scholarship
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: The Promoting Access to Justice Scholarship
Details: We are excited to announce our essay scholarship contest, focusing on the important theme of access to justice. Through this initiative, we aim to recognize and support students who demonstrate a commitment to promoting equal access to legal resources and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of background or circumstance.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be about to enroll or currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, or community college in the United States
- High school students may apply if they have been accepted to an accredited college or university
- Applicants must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
The Roy Virgen Jr. Scholarship for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: The Roy Virgen Jr. Scholarship for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Details: The Roy Virgen Scholarship for Aspiring Entrepreneurs is an opportunity for undergraduate students to receive financial support while pursuing their entrepreneurial ambitions. This scholarship program aims to empower and inspire future business leaders by offering a $1,000 award to the most promising applicants. Through an essay contest, students have the chance to showcase their innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit. Whether you’re passionate about launching your own business or making a difference in the business world, this scholarship is designed to help you achieve your goals. Apply now and take the first step towards realizing your entrepreneurial dreams.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Undergraduate Student: Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited institution.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Demonstrate a strong passion for entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Academic Excellence: Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
Car Detail Calgary Scholarship
Application Deadline: February 20, 2025
Award Amount(s): $750
Website: Car Detail Calgary Scholarship
Details: We are excited to announce our essay scholarship contest, focusing on the important theme of access to justice. Through this initiative, we aim to recognize and support students who demonstrate a commitment to promoting equal access to legal resources and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of background or circumstance.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a current student enrolled in a USA/CA college, institute or university
- Demonstrate a passion for the automotive industry, especially in car detailing and care
Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship
Details: In an effort to get students committed to the cause of deleting cyberbullying, we are offering the Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship for high school and college students to help cover educational expenses.
We want to raise awareness that much of cyberbullying takes place on social media. Those who spend more time on social media are more likely to be cyberbullied so it’s important for students to be aware of the signs of cyberbullying.
Eligibility Requirements:
- To apply, you must be a high school student (9th-12th grader), college student or graduate student attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college or university.
Learner’s Annual Mental Health Empowerment for Health Students Scholarship
Application Deadline: April 20, 2025
Award Amount(s): $500
Website: Learner’s Annual Mental Health Empowerment for Health Students Scholarship
Details: No matter the school or field of study, advocating for mental health awareness and supporting students who face such struggles is crucial. Whether impacted by a mental health condition first-hand or indirectly, these students show resilience and strength and should be rewarded for their courageous efforts
Eligibility Requirements:
- Faces mental health challenges and/or advocates for mental health awareness
- All high school senior, undergraduate and graduate students
- Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Zicklin Contracting Restoration Awareness Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: Zicklin Contracting Restoration Awareness Scholarship
Details: Zicklin Contracting, a family-operated company, is renowned for its expertise in handling construction and renovation projects in the New York Tri-State region. With a collective experience of 35 years, we have a proven track record of 100% project completion, including new building constructions and various restoration works.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Open to all high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students in the USA and Canada.
- All applicants must strictly enroll in a college or university for the upcoming academic year.
Corporate Office Interiors Scholarship Contest
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: Corporate Office Interiors Scholarship Contest
Details: Corporate Office is excited to announce our annual scholarship contest! This is a fantastic opportunity for students across the USA and Canada to showcase their creativity and win a prize of $1,000. Our scholarship is designed to encourage innovative thinking about the importance and future of office furniture in creating productive work environments.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students currently enrolled in a high school, college, university, or trade school in the USA or Canada.
Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Details: In an effort to get students committed to the cause of deleting cyberbullying, we are offering the Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness Scholarship Award for high school and college students to help cover educational expenses.
Cyberbullying is often tied to mental health issues, anxiety, and depression. We want to encourage students to be aware of the impact that cyberbullying can have and to watch for the signs of it.
Eligibility Requirements:
- To apply, you must be a high school student (9th-12th grader), college student or graduate student attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college or university.
ROI CX Solutions Scholarship
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
Award Amount(s): $2,500
Website: ROI CX Solutions Scholarship
Details: At ROI CX Solutions, we’re all about exceptional customer experiences and top-notch business process outsourcing services. While we have the skills and expertise to deliver enterprise-level, world-class customer service solutions, we specialize in supporting small and medium-sized businesses through custom inbound and outbound contact center services, cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled workforce. People are at the heart of everything we do.
Eligibility Requirements:
- All college and university undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university
- All fields of study
- U.S. citizens
Scholarship Institute’s Annual Women’s Leadership Scholarship
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
Award Amount(s): $500
Website: Scholarship Institute’s Annual Women’s Leadership Scholarship
Details: The Women’s Leadership Scholarship is a recurring scholarship open to all female-identifying students who have demonstrated leadership both in and out of the classroom, whether by guiding a team through a group project or volunteering in their community. The next deadline to apply is July 1, and winners will be announced on July 30.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Female-identifying
- All high school seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students
- Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Learner SAT Scholarship
Application Deadline: July 20, 2025
Award Amount(s): $500
Website: Learner SAT Scholarship
Details: Imagine your learning and career possibilities if you didn’t have to worry about things like how much an SAT tutor costs and how to study for the SATs. The Learner SAT Tutoring Scholarship takes care of the hard parts and sets you up for success. If you have the desire to achieve, compete with the best of them, and see a future in your dream university then we can help you with the rest. We believe in your unlimited potential and we’re here as a resource.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school students
- Current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
VNUTRITION & WELLNESS’ ANNUAL LGBTQ+ VITALITY SCHOLARSHIP
Application Deadline: July 29, 2025
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: VNUTRITION & WELLNESS’ ANNUAL LGBTQ+ VITALITY SCHOLARSHIP
Details: The LGBTQ+ Vitality Scholarship is designed to support LGBTQ+ individuals pursuing academic goals while promoting their overall health and well-being. LGBTQ+ students face unique challenges, and we want to empower them as they focus on higher education.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Identifies as LGBTQ+
- All high school seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students
- Applicant must be a current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Learner Math Lover Scholarship
Application Deadline: September 25, 2025
Award Amount(s): $500
Website: Learner Math Lover Scholarship
Details: Math is one of the most important subjects to learn—it serves as the basis of other fields, including prominent fields like technology, business, and economics. It also teaches skills such as problem solving and logic, which we use on a daily basis.
We want to highlight the importance of math and all that it’s brought us. Advancements in technology, computers, and predicting economic trends are only a few of the things math has helped us achieve. To celebrate the importance of this essential subject and the students that use it, we’re awarding a $500 scholarship to all those that love math!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Loves math
- High school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
- Current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
All Star Verified Scholarship
Application Deadline: Open/No Deadline
Award Amount(s): $1000
Website: All Star Verified Scholarship
Details: This is a merit-based scholarship and financial need is not considered. We designed this scholarship to help students pay for college and it may be used to pay for tuition or any related fees such as room and board. The first prize is $1,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- This scholarship is open to high school, college, graduate, or adult students and parents of high school and college students.
SuperMoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship
Application Deadline: Open/No Deadline
Award Amount(s): $500
Website: SuperMoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship
Details: SuperMoney’s mission is to help everyone reach their financial goals. SuperMoney’s Financial Literacy Scholarship seeks to celebrate students who share our same mission.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be enrolled full-time in high school as a senior or be a part-time or full-time student in a college, graduate school, trade school, or coding bootcamp.
- Have an overall average GPA of at least 3.0
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Johnny Chen Media Content Writing Annual Scholarship Contest
Application Deadline: Open/No Deadline
Award Amount(s): $600
Website: Johnny Chen Media Content Writing Annual Scholarship Contest
Details: Johnny Chen, with Johnny Chen Media, has built his successful SEO agency through education and determination. At Johnny Chen Media, we understand the value of investing in the future. That’s why we offer an annual scholarship to students who need financial support to further their education.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be enrolled in a college or university in the United States for the upcoming school year
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Application submissions are due by the last day of the month for each school semester
UncommonGoods Scholarships
Application Deadline: Open/No Deadline
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: UncommonGoods Scholarships
Details: We know it isn’t always easy when you’re just starting out in a creative field of study. So, we’re offering a scholarship to help hardworking student-artists out, because hey—you might be gracing our assortment with your work someday!
Eligibility Requirements
- We’re looking for undergraduate art or design majors at accredited universities.
ChooseWhat Scholarship
Application Deadline: Open/No Deadline
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: ChooseWhat Scholarship
Details: Have you ever earned money as a contractor or a small business owner? If so, this scholarship opportunity is for you.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Any undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a degree program at any accredited American College, University or Trade School with self-employment experience may apply.
Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship
Application Deadline: Open/No Deadline
Award Amount(s): The Rogers STEM Scholarship will provide up to nine months of additional Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits (to a maximum of $30,000) to qualifying Veterans and Fry Scholars seeking an undergraduate STEM degree or who have earned a STEM degree and are seeking a teaching certification.
Website: Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship
Details: VA has launched the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship program for students training in high demand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. The Rogers STEM Scholarship will provide up to nine months of additional Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits (to a maximum of $30,000) to qualifying Veterans and Fry Scholars seeking an undergraduate STEM degree or who have earned a STEM degree and are seeking a teaching certification.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a Veteran or Fry Scholar enrolled in a STEM degree program and has completed at least 60 semester credit hours (or 90 quarter credit hours)
- Must be a Veteran or Fry Scholar who has earned a STEM degree and is now seeking a teaching certification
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site.
Nitro College Scholarship
Application Deadline: Open/No Deadline
Award Amount(s): $5,000
Website: Nitro College Scholarship
Details: Nitro cares about providing you the resources you need to successfully navigate financing college. That’s why we’re offering you the opportunity to earn a $5,000 scholarship from Nitro. We know that college is a big step forward in achieving your goals and we want to help you get there using all the tools Nitro has to offer.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Open to all legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia
- Students must be applying to or enrolled in an accredited college or university for the upcoming (2017-2018) school year
Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund
Application Deadline: Open/No Deadline
Award Amount(s): $5,000
Website: Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund
Details: The Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund seeks to support outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges and universities.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Current resident of California
- Current community college student transferring to a four-year college or university on a part-time or full-time basis
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
- Demonstrated service to community or school
- Demonstrated financial need
- Character qualities such as integrity, compassion and generosity
The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant
Application Deadline: Open/No Deadline
Award Amount(s): $15,000
Website: The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant
Details: Available to emerging figurative artists with a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpture, or printmaking. Offers additional renewal awards to selected applicants.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must attend a university, a four-year college or a two-year college
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Restricted to individuals with the following interests: art
Blankstyle Scholarship
Application Deadline: Open/No Deadline
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: Blankstyle Scholarship
Details: At Blankstyle.com we realize the importance of education. Our employees range from artists to content writers, and from programmers to customer service representatives. The commonality with our team is great communication hinging on a solid foundation of education. We understand that in today’s economy, it is expensive and challenging to obtain a quality education. As we benefit from our educated team here at Blankstyle.com, so does the world in that education equates to a brighter future for all who seek it.
Eligibility Requirements:
- a high school senior that has been accepted to an accredited university or
- a current student enrolled in college courses