Designers can help make the world a more attractive place. With their eye for beauty, designers can create striking ads, decorate extravagant rooms, and make the simplest things look gorgeous. Studying graphic design in college can help students hone their talent and turn their creativity into a successful career, such as graphic design, interior design, fashion design, product design, and more. If you plan to improve your skills, this list of graphic design scholarships can help alleviate the stress of paying for college. Take our Scholarship Match Quiz and find the perfect scholarship for you.
This award is available for U.S. citizens have been living in Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska for at least one year. Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary program studying visual arts and design. Preference is given to self-identified LGBT students, members of LGBT families, and straight allies who have been supportive of the LGBT community.
The Art/Music Talent Scholarship is available to incoming students committed to majoring or minoring in Art or Music. Students must apply for the award.
American Hat Makers, a renowned company in the hat industry, has been handcrafting exceptional hats for over half a century.
Founded by Gary Watrous, the company’s humble beginnings trace back to the 1970s when Gary started selling handmade leather goods from the trunk of his Chevy station wagon.
Today, American Hat Makers has become one of the largest hat manufacturers worldwide.
Gary Watrous, the visionary behind American Hat Makers, initially dabbled in leatherwork, creating belts, wallets, and purses with a small investment.
However, when he crafted a leather hat for himself in the mid-70s, his true passion ignited. Hats quickly became Gary’s sole artistic focus, and he dedicated himself to perfecting his craft.
Garth Watrous, Gary’s son and the current owner of American Hat Makers, was raised amidst the captivating world of hat making. Observing his father’s exceptional artistry and craftsmanship, Garth developed a deep appreciation for the trade.
After earning his business degree from San Diego State University, Garth joined his father in 2005 as a partner, bringing his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise to the company.
Driven by a desire for continual growth, Garth has propelled American Hat Makers to unprecedented success, doubling its business not once but twice.
Yet, his aspirations reach even higher. Garth’s unwavering goal for American Hat Makers is crystal clear: to establish the company as the world’s leading hat manufacturer.
With a rich legacy of artisanal craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to excellence, American Hat Makers continues to create exceptional hats that capture the imagination and style of hat enthusiasts around the globe.
Hello designers! We are super excited that you are entering our sustainable fashion competition/show. Up to $1,000 of scholarship money will be awarded, so let your friends know of this opportunity! Read on for more details:
Theme Description: The Golden Rod by Maggie Smith contains a collection of poems that explore “parenthood, solitude, love, and memory”. Because of its ability to survive in diverse, harsh environments, the golden rod itself represents good luck and a pioneering spirit. Our theme, The Golden Ro(a)d takes a spin on this book by exploring different stages of life through the imagery of seasons. We hope that the designs will exemplify the ideas of personal progress, growth, and moments of solitude, joy, and clarity along with life’s turbulences.
Preliminary Round (Deadline February 12th, 11:59 PM EST):
Send in pictures of your (sustainable/up-cycled) fashion product. You must have designed and crafted the look yourself from sustainable materials. In this round, our executive board and seasoned professionals from the fashion industry will be rating your pieces and providing feedback and commentary. A total of 15 pieces will advance to the semi-finals. Pieces that advance to semi-finals will be shipped to Atlanta, GA for the fashion show on April 15th. Semi-finalists will be announced on the 17th of February through email.
Semi-Finals Round (Pieces will be shipped in by March 17th):
Another step closer to the grand prize! As a Semi-Finalist, your pieces will be on stage in front of a live audience and a judges panel at the Emory Student Center in Multi-Purpose Room #3 in Atlanta. There will also be a live stream of your piece on the catwalk on our Youtube Channel.
Finals (Announced at the fashion show on April 15th):
Our panel of judges will take part in voting, but so will the audience! We will have both an Youtube live voting round on a Google form as well as an in-person voting for the general audience.
Auction:
Designers who allow Altkey to store their pieces post the fashion show will have the opportunity to auction off their piece for additional scholarship money in front of the Altkey creatives network. If permission is not granted, the piece will be mailed back to the designer.
You may find out more on our website: https://www.altkeyofficial.org/
Since 2015, millions in the world have been looking, feeling and doing good in BOBS from Skechers…to date, we’ve given more than $10 million to help save and care for 1.9 million shelter dogs and cats! A proud partner of Petco Love and their amazing network of 4,000 animal welfare organizations, Skechers makes a donation for every BOBS item we sell nationwide.
We’re looking for two college students who want to use their creative talents to give back to these animals in need! Imagine your dog or cat print on a BOBS from Skechers shoe sold in the United States that’s helping save the lives of shelter animals…it could be you!
The Black Design Leaders Grant will be awarded to a Black student or recent graduate who plans on (or already is) pursuing a career in design at a start-up and shows impact and drive.
This scholarship is available for high school seniors who will graduate from a state-approved Maine high school and plan to attend the University of Maine at Orono.
Each year Arts for Life! awards $1,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors in Florida. This award is available for U.S. and international high school seniors in Florida. Students must demonstrate artistic merit and academic excellence in creative writing, dance, music, theatre or visual arts.
This contest is available to all high school students. The applicant must be attending school in the same state as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary that sponsors him/her.
This award is available for U.S. high school seniors, college freshmen, college sophomores, or college juniors who are currently enrolled in a FFTA Flexo in Education Program or are currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution offering a course of study in flexography. Students must also have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
