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How Do You Apply for Graphic Design Scholarships?

Graphic design scholarships aim to offset the cost of a college degree. If you are studying fine art, motion graphics, web, print or graphic design, you may be eligible to apply.

Apart from money, a graphic design scholarship may offer other perks. You may have the opportunity to intern or try out free design software. Scholarship providers will also ask for your FAFSA, transcripts and test scores.

To apply for a scholarship, you may need to submit a portfolio of your artwork. Keep in mind the selection committee will sometimes keep your work. An example of a graphic design submission is creating new graphics for a social media profile or a graphic on how college will help you achieve your dreams.

Pratt Institute is a famous design school that offers scholarships for incoming students. Pratt has two different types of scholarships such as merit based and need based.

There may be other criteria to meet too. Proof of financial need, letters of reference and a specific GPA range are a few. You may also need to write an artist’s statement which speaks to your goals and what art means to you.

Why Should You Apply for a Scholarship?

Since a graphic design scholarship is a grant of money, you do not need to repay it if you abide by the terms. So, securing a scholarship may help you prep for a career without incurring (as much) student debt.

Eligible students need a bachelor’s degree to enter the graphic design workforce. Graphic designers use a wide range of skills, including printing, technical illustration, and computer graphics.

On average, a graphic designer earns an annual median salary of $52,110. Many students land jobs in publishing, branding, advertising, PR and in niche design services.

At last check, the average cost of a graphic design degree at a public college was about $6,533. It’s even more expensive if you earn your degree at a private school as the average cost is $29,880.

List of Graphic Design Scholarships

Check out our list of graphic design scholarships below. We have 24 awards worth $57K.

The John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund

The John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 per recipient. Funds support the education of students between the ages of 18 and 35 who aim to make art in the classical or conservative traditions their profession.

Total: $5000

Awards: 1

Deadline: February 01, 2021

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Betty Harlan Memorial Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois provides educational resources to students pursuing a degree in the visual arts. Applicants must reside in boone, ogle, or Winnebago counties, and pursuing a degree in visual arts, or visual art education with a GPA of 2.75 or higher, and a graduating high school senior.

Total: $5000

Awards: 5

Deadline: February 01, 2021

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Ann Arbor Graphic Arts Memorial Foundation Scholarship

The Ann Arbor Graphic Arts Memorial Foundation Scholarship is available for high school senior or a high school graduate interested in a career in the print industry. At least $2,500 is awarded. A 2.0 GPA or higher must be maintained. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Total: $2500

Awards: 10

Deadline: March 01, 2021

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Zinggia Ohio Art Scholarship

Zinggia is an art, an illustration and design duo from Columbus, Ohio.The $2,000 scholarship goes to a deserving Ohio high school student who wishes to pursue a career in illustration, graphic design, photography, or any art related program. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Click to learn more and apply today!

Total: $2000

Awards: 1

Deadline: March 06, 2021

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Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship

This annual scholarship is available for U.S. students who are 14 years or older. To enter, students must create an original design for a greeting card. The winning student’s school will also receive $1,000 for helping to promote the scholarship contest. 100 entries will be made available online for public voting.

Total: $10000

Awards: 1

Deadline: March 09, 2021

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Create Your Best Work Art Scholarship

Tombow’s Create Your Best Work Art Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshman and sophomore students in the United States. To qualify, students must be currently enrolled or accepted and seeking a visual arts degree at a U.S. university, college or art school. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Total: $5000

Awards: 2

Deadline: March 01

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Artistic Scholarship

The Artistic Scholarship is available for high school seniors or college students currently enrolled fulltime at an accredited U.S. vocational, junior college, or four-year college/university. Applicants must be full- time, degree seeking students and pursuing major in the visual/performing arts.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: May 06

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#LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship

The #LiveLikeLyly Memorial Scholarship is available to high school senior or a college student currently enrolled fulltime at an accredited U.S. vocational, junior college, or four-year college/university. Lyly passed away?on January 20, 2015, near Houston, TX, at the age of 40, after an eight-year fight against breast cancer.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: May 31

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Pam Schneider Memorial Scholarship

The American Advertising Federation-New Mexico (AAF-NM) Scholarship Fund has been established to provide scholarships to deserving men and women who intend to enter the advertising profession and are currently maintaining a marketing internship. Each year they award one to two scholarships of $1,400 each.

Total: $1400

Awards: 2

Deadline: June 04

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