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.
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.
For more information on our Military Scholarship click here
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 representative 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.
Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 1, 2024
Award Amount(s): $2,000
Website: Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship
Details: The Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship essay contest where students can win a total of $2,000 in scholarship money. It is named for Richard Rawle, the father of Check City CEO Tracy Rawle. The Rawle family believes that education is essential for making communities thrive. With the Richard Rawle Memorial Scholarship funds, students can finance their education and go on to support and elevate their communities.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States
- Be enrolled full-time
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
ACF Visionary Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: June 1, 2024
Award Amount(s): $5,000
Website: ACF Visionary Scholarship Program
Details: Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 each with multiple winners to be selected. Each award is a non-renewable, one-time award and is to be used exclusively to offset costs and fees related directly to the student’s first year of higher post-secondary education at an accredited institution of the student’s choosing within the US. Financial need is NOT considered; all income levels are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior and must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen. Financial need is NOT considered; all income levels are encouraged to apply.
The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 10, 2024
Award Amount(s): $1,000
Website: The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship
Details: At The Behan Law Group, P.L.L.C., we have great respect for those who dedicate their lives in service to their country and community. Our founding attorney, Michelle Behan, is a U.S. Navy Veteran, and she has been a passionate advocate for Veterans throughout her legal career, including by providing criminal defense counsel for Veterans in need and serving on a regional committee for Veterans’ issues in Arizona under Senator Jeff Flake.
Eligibility Requirements:
- We are offering The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship to support Veterans and their children in the pursuit of higher education.
Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 17, 2024
Award Amount(s): $5,000
Website: Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarship
Details: The Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarship fund provides $20,000 annually, with one $5,000 award and two $2,500 awards offered for each of the Spring and Fall semesters. Our scholarships are open to applications from undergraduate and graduate students throughout the United States, and the awards can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses at each recipient’s school. We are currently accepting applications for our 3 scholarships for Fall 2024.
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 US college or university for the Fall 2024 semester
- High school graduates may apply if you are enrolled in college for the semester immediately following the application deadline(Fall 2024)
- Applicants need to be enrolled in at least 12 hours of college courses at the time the scholarship awards are issued
BigSun Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 19, 2024
Award Amount(s): $500
Website: BigSun Scholarship
Details: The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student.
Eligibility Requirements:
- All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate.
- The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
Do-Over Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
Award Amount(s): $1,500
Website: Do-Over Scholarship
Details: What if you had the chance to “do-over” a moment in your life? What would it be? How would it affect you and your future?
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a legal U.S. resident.
- Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.
- Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.
Daniel G Calugar Foundation – Merit Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
Award Amount(s): $10,000
Website: Daniel G Calugar Foundation – Merit Scholarship
Details: The Daniel G. Calugar Foundation is proud to offer the Academic Achievement Scholarship providing an opportunity for ten outstanding freshmen entering college in the fall semester of 2024 to receive $10,000 each to be applied to their college tuition. This scholarship program aims to recognize academic excellence, motivation, and clear career objectives.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be US Citizens.
- A minimum score of 1500 on the SAT exam is required. Please submit a copy of your SAT exam score with your scholarship application.
- Applicants must be accepted for admission to a US college or university for the fall 2024 term.
Wildhorn Outfitters Scholarship
Application Deadline: July 1, 2024
Award Amount(s): $1,500
Website: Wildhorn Outfitters Scholarship
Details: Wildlife conservation is no easy task, and it requires innovation. New ideas from people just like you! This $1500 scholarship focuses on grass roots, local impacts. Trail clean-ups, local pollution regulations, expansion of local parks etc… Ideas that will enhance local environments and the lives of those who live nearby. Submit an essay with your big idea!
Minority First Generation Scholarship
Application Deadline: July 30, 2024
Award Amount(s): $10,000
Website: Minority First Generation Scholarship
Details: EducationDynamics will award one $10,000 scholarship! This scholarship is open to all minority applicants who are the first in their families to go to college, are at least 17 years of age and are pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning or a certificate program.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Open to all minority applicants who are the first in their families to go to college, are at least 17 years of age and are pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning or a certificate program.
Flavor of the Month Scholarship
Application Deadline: July 31, 2024
Award Amount(s): $1,500
Website: Flavor of the Month Scholarship
Details: July is National Ice Cream Month, and we need a little help picking out a “Flavor of the Month” for our famous ice cream scholarship. Tell us all about your ice cream flavor, and you could scoop up a sweet $1,500 scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application
- Must be a legal U.S. resident
- Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
Make Me Laugh Scholarship
Application Deadline: August 31, 2024
Award Amount(s): $1,500
Website: Make Me Laugh Scholarship
Details: Scholarships can be fun! Take a break from the boring application routine and make us laugh. That’s right; we want a real LOL moment.
Make Me Laugh is a fun scholarship that lets you cut loose and lighten things up. Looking for a scholarship for comedians? Now is your chance to show us your funny bone. Perhaps you always have an embarrassing – but funny – story to share. Great! We’ll promise to laugh with you, not at you.
The point is that not all scholarships have to be serious. Relax and have fun! The only thing serious about the Make Me Laugh Scholarship is the money you could win towards your college education. With $1,500 – you could be laughing your way to the bank!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application
- Must be a legal U.S. resident.
- Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
Shout It Out Scholarship
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Award Amount(s): $1,500
Website: Shout It Out Scholarship
Details: Let your keyboard be your megaphone, and shout out your message. This unique scholarship gives you the platform to speak up – and cash in. The “loudest” applicant will receive the $1,500 Shout It Out Scholarship reward.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a legal U.S. resident
- Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
- Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application
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
