Art College Grants

Art might not be as popular a major as business or health care, but it can be just as costly for those who are interested in turning their passion into a career. Fortunately, there are a number of resources available for financial aid in the field. Many corporations and private companies are interested in creative work and provide funding opportunities for students. It's just a matter of doing the research for find the grant or scholarship program that works for you.

The National Endowment of the Arts, or NEA, is the government's source of funding for art projects. It regularly provides support for arts education programs for undergraduate and graduate students. Other organizations also specialize in funding such opportunities. For example, the Smithsonian Institution offers a handful of grants, scholarships, and fellowships each year to eligible art students. Individual artists who are well known and have the means often sponsor small grants and scholarships for art students with promising portfolios.

Art colleges and universities, especially those with reputable programs, often have their own financial programs, as well. For instance, students at the doctoral level of study may receive grants through the Yale Center for British Art. The field of art is not limited to painting and sculpting, but also includes theater arts, musical arts, textile arts, dance, and more. For instamce, the McCord Museum of Canada offers a grant for doctoral-level research in textile arts.

List of Art College Grants

• W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography — $2500 to $30000 awarded to varied number of undergraduate and graduate students with interest in photography.

Top Online Art Degree Programs

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DeVry University - Associate's Degree. DeVry University has helped thousands of students develop technical, creative, and problem-solving skills to compete in the arts and design industry. They offer flexible online programs, allowing busy individuals an opportunity to pursue a career that will enhance their artistic capabilities.

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.