Top art history scholarships for you

The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation will only fund young artists who are pursuing their studies or are in the early stage of their career, are working in a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking, and demonstrate the determination and talent to pursue a lifetime career in their art practice. The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art. Applicants must work within a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpture, or printmaking. No other artistic activities or disciplines are funded. Eligible courses of study or training include undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate studies and diploma programs in fine Art History or studio Art History from accredited institutions, recognized residencies, apprenticeships or internships, and studio training. Those who are in the early stage of their career, either as a student or as an emerging artist in the process of launching their career, may also apply. Grants are not intended as work or project grants for more experienced or mature artists. The Foundation has no geographic, citizenship or residency requirements; its grants are available to eligible applicants from around the world. Images of six representative works produced in the two years immediately preceding the date of the application are required. These must be original works produced by the applicant alone. Description of the proposed work, project or course of study or training that the applicant intends to undertake must also be submitted. A letter of reference from a teacher or professor, an artist or curator who is familiar with both the applicant and the applicant's work and is able to support the applicant's application is also required. All documents and material must be submitted in French or in English. Documents or material in another language must be provided in their original language, along with a French translation. An official translation of certain documents is required; these include all documents relating to the applicant's proof of identity, proof of acceptance to a program of study or training, where required, and the letter of reference. There are four application cycles per year: January 8-March 22; April 1-June 21; July 1-September 20; and October 1-December 13. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The American Art Therapy Association Anniversary Scholarship Fund is available to a student member (active Student and Graduate Student memberships) who can demonstrate acceptance or enrollment in a graduate art therapy program. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships will be awarded to deserving students pursuing Culinary Art History and Hospitality Management in post-secondary degrees. Applicants must be accepted or plan to apply to an accredited culinary or hospitality school, college or university. Applicants must also be enrolled as a full-time or substantial part-time student, taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each term. Applicants must major or will major in culinary, restaurant management, foodservice or another related program. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Association for more information.

The APWU Vocational Scholarship Program will be awarded to be used for three years of specialized training in such fields as culinary Art History, medical or dental assistant, electrician, real estate, auto mechanic, certified IT/computer education, cosmetology, or massage therapy, etc. Eligible programs can be of a nine-month to three-year duration. Vocational Scholarships, if submitted, are awarded to recipients selected from the five postal regions: Central, Eastern, Northeast, Southern, and Western. Recipients must attend an accredited community college or vocational school, and must maintain a B" average (or "Pass" if on a "Pass/Fail" system), or a positive evaluation from a counselor or instructor. Applicants must be a senior attending high school or other secondary school. Applicants must be a child, grandchild, stepchild, or legally adopted child, of a current, retired, or deceased APWU member. Applicants of deceased members must provide proof of membership. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Patricia W. Edwards Memorial Art Scholarship will be awarded to high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Young Rhode Island artists seeking to take an art class at a Rhode Island institution are eligible to apply. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Rhode Island Foundation for more information.

The Rawley Silver Award for Excellence is available to a student member (active Student and Graduate Student memberships) whose academic record or prior experience is deemed excellent, who are accepted or enrolled in a graduate art therapy program. Students applying for this award are strongly encouraged to attend the conference. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Stephen L. Teller & Richard Hotson TV, Cinema, and Theater Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be in a community college Film, Television, Cinema, or Theater program, and preparing for a career in film, television, or theater production (not acting). Applicants must have completed 12 units of classes in their school's Film, TV, Cinema, or Theater program. Two letters of recommendation are required. One must be academic, and the second may be academic or professional. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact NCJW-LA for more information.

The James B. and Marilyn C. Shepherd Endowed Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial support to students majoring in art. Students must submit a digital portfolio of 2-3 3d sculptural works, including their work's title, medium used, and date produced.

The James Family Opportunity Scholarship in Honor of Frank Brogan is open to students studying in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Art History and Letters. Students must be majoring in music or theatre Art History. Please contact Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Art History and Letters - Department of Music for more information and inquiries about the application.