Art + Art History Scholarships
Available Art + Art History Scholarships
Scholarship applications for the 24-25 Academic Year open March 1st and close March 24th.
Recipients who have completed a FAFSA must ensure that their total Federal aid, State aid and scholarships do not exceed FIU’s Cost of Attendance. Students should note that scholarship awards may impact eligibility for Federal, State aid, scholarships, Graduate Assistantships, and other types of aid.
Coconut Grove Arts Festival Visual Arts Scholarship Requirements: Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in or accepted for admission to the University, who are seeking a degree within Art + Art History.
Eligibility criteria for the scholarship are as follows:
- Recipients must be in good academic standing.
- Applicants will submit 5-7 images (pdf), a video of works, and/or a link to dedicated webpage of images/works along with a written artist statement about their creative process and why they would like to be part of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Emerging Artist Mentor Program.
Amount Awarded: $3000 * Awarded during the 24-25 academic year. Students must be enrolled during the awarding terms (Fall and Spring terms).
Students must be U.S. Citizens, permanent residents or International students on an F1 visa to be eligible for FIU based awards. Recipients who have completed a FAFSA, may not exceed Cost of Attendance with Federal aid and scholarships. Scholarship award may affect eligibility for Federal Work Study.
For questions or concerns, email scholarships@fiu.edu.
Scholarship Requirements: To establish and endow scholarship to benefit students in Dept. of Visual Arts, in memory of Anisa Matthews. Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in or accepted for admission to the University, who are seeking a degree within Art + Art History.
Undergraduate and Graduate degree seeking in the Department of Art + Art History. Applicants must be registered in courses during semester of award. Only registered students are eligible to apply.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 5 images of recent artwork– 300 dpi. Videos 20-sec. maximum duration
- 500-word Bio statement.
Amount Awarded: Number of awardees and amount awarded will be based upon available funds and at discretion of Department.
Recipients who have completed a FAFSA, may not exceed Cost of Attendance with Federal aid and scholarships. Scholarship award may affect eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Scholarship Requirements: Dr. and Mrs. Sia Bozorgi Scholarship will be awarded to Undergraduate and Graduate degree seeking students in the Department of Art + Art History. Students must be enrolled in or accepted for admission to the University. Applicants must be registered in courses during semester of award.
Undergraduate: BA in Art or Art History, BFA in Art or Digital Arts, BS Art Education
Graduate: MFA in Art, MS or MAT in Art Education
Applicants must be registered in courses during semester of award. Application requirements are as follows:
- If Applicant is a Studio / Digital Arts / Art Education Student: 5 Images of recent artwork– 300 dpi. (if submitting videos, 20-seconds maximum duration)
- If Applicant is an Art History Student – submit a recent writing sample.
- 500-word Bio statement.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Be a citizen of the United States, a U.S. lawful permanent resident or an international student on an aid eligible visa.
Amount Awarded: Number of awardees and amount awarded will be based upon available funds and at discretion of Department.
Recipients who have completed a FAFSA, may not exceed Cost of Attendance with Federal aid and scholarships. Scholarship award may affect eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Scholarship Requirements: Provide partial scholarships annually for students in Visual Arts, in accordance with the FIU Arts Council Policies and Procedures.Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in or accepted for admission to the University, who are seeking a degree within Art + Art History.
Undergraduate and Graduate degree seeking in the Department of Art + Art History. Applicants must be registered in courses during semester of award. Only registered students are eligible to apply.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 5 images of recent artwork– 300 dpi. Videos 20-sec. maximum duration
- 500-word Bio statement.
Amount Awarded: Number of awardees and amount awarded will be based upon available funds and at discretion of Department.
Recipients who have completed a FAFSA, may not exceed Cost of Attendance with Federal aid and scholarships. Scholarship award may affect eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Scholarship Requirements: Establish scholarship endowment. Fund one or more scholarships to undergrad students in visual arts. Scholarships shall be known as Gary C. Nahrwold Memorial Scholarships. Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in or accepted for admission to the University, who are seeking a degree within Art + Art History.
Undergraduate and Graduate degree seeking in the Department of Art + Art History. Applicants must be registered in courses during semester of award. Only registered students are eligible to apply.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 5 images of recent artwork– 300 dpi. Videos 20-sec. maximum duration
- 500-word Bio statement.
Amount Awarded: Number of awardees and amount awarded will be based upon available funds and at discretion of Department.
Recipients who have completed a FAFSA, may not exceed Cost of Attendance with Federal aid and scholarships. Scholarship award may affect eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Scholarship Requirements: Established by La Laguna Holding Company, LLC., annual spendable earnings from this endowment will provide scholarship support for students in the School of Art + Art History. Undergraduate and Graduate degree seeking in the Department of Art + Art History. Applicants must be registered in courses during semester of award. Only registered students are eligible to apply.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 5 images of recent artwork– 300 dpi. Videos 20-sec. maximum duration
- 500-word Bio statement.
Amount Awarded: Number of awardees and amount awarded will be based upon available funds and at discretion of Department.
Recipients who have completed a FAFSA, may not exceed Cost of Attendance with Federal aid and scholarships. Scholarship award may affect eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Scholarship Requirements: Establishment of new College of Architecture and the Arts to benefit sculpture students in the Department of Art and Art History.Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in or accepted for admission to the University, who are seeking a degree within Art + Art History.
Undergraduate and Graduate degree seeking in the Department of Art + Art History. Applicants must be registered in courses during semester of award. Only registered students are eligible to apply.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 5 images of recent artwork– 300 dpi. Videos 20-sec. maximum duration
- 500-word Bio statement.
Amount Awarded: Number of awardees and amount awarded will be based upon available funds and at discretion of Department.
Recipients who have completed a FAFSA, may not exceed Cost of Attendance with Federal aid and scholarships. Scholarship award may affect eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Scholarship Requirements: To establish an endowed scholarship in visual arts to memorialize and honor Sheldon M. Lurie, an accomplished artist. Undergraduate and Graduate degree seeking in the Department of Art + Art History. Applicants must be registered in courses during semester of award. Only registered students are eligible to apply.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 5 images of recent artwork– 300 dpi. Videos 20-sec. maximum duration
- 500-word Bio statement.
Amount Awarded: Number of awardees and amount awarded will be based upon available funds and at discretion of Department.
Recipients who have completed a FAFSA, may not exceed Cost of Attendance with Federal aid and scholarships. Scholarship award may affect eligibility for Federal Work Study.
Scholarship Requirements: To provide scholarships to students enrolled in the School of Art and Art History. Undergraduate and Graduate degree seeking in the Department of Art + Art History. Applicants must be registered in courses during semester of award. Only registered students are eligible to apply.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 5 images of recent artwork– 300 dpi. Videos 20-sec. maximum duration
- 500-word Bio statement.
Amount Awarded: Number of awardees and amount awarded will be based upon available funds and at discretion of Department.
Recipients who have completed a FAFSA, may not exceed Cost of Attendance with Federal aid and scholarships. Scholarship award may affect eligibility for Federal Work Study.
The Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator is a creative entrepreneurial laboratory based at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus.
RA+DI’s mission is to bridge the gap between creative practitioners and entrepreneurial success while promoting innovation within the FIU community. Our core program offers one to two-year fellowships to students in the disciplines that compose the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA).
For more information contact: Jacek Kolansiñski – kolasins@fiu.edu
FIU also maintains a database of general scholarships. You can find these available awards by clicking on the yellow button below. If you don’t find a specific award above or have questions regarding any of these scholarships please contact scholarships@fiu.edu.