ART COLLEGE INFO
SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
Local Ohio schools that offer art & design education are listed below with links to relative scholarship and merit based awards
ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI Video Tour
The Art Academy is one of the smallest four-year art colleges in the country, and that’s one of our greatest strengths: It means our students really get to be themselves. They receive individualized attention from faculty, the freedom to develop their personal vision, and a unique opportunity to carve out their identity.
You won’t just get an education at AAC; you’ll begin to discover who you are, personally and artistically. At the end of your four years here, you won’t be the same person you were at the beginning.
Cleveland Institute of Art Video Tour
The Cleveland Institute of Art is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftsmen, and educators.
COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
What we do (mission) CCAD fosters a diverse community that educates students so they can unleash their creative power to shape culture and commerce. Who we strive to be (vision) CCAD aspires to be a nationally recognized leader in art and design education. The work of the college and our alumni will amplify the necessity and importance of creative practices to our collective sense of cultural vibrancy and connectedness, to our economies and communities, and to social justice causes and civic engagement.
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
Four artists who teach art at Wright State
You can combine a liberal arts education with your art studies and a concentration in studio art in Wright State’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program. You can pursue a concentration in painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture during a more intense and professional program in Wright State’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) programs.
ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI
The Entrance Scholarship is a merit-based award offered on an ongoing basis to students accepted to the Bachelor of Fine Arts program. To be considered for an Entrance Scholarship an applicant must be accepted to the BFA program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the application process at the earliest possible date to receive acceptance and priority scholarship notification.
The Entrance Scholarship is based on the strength of the portfolio submitted as well as all application steps. The Admissions Office also takes each component of the application into account to determine the scholarship award amount.
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ART SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VISUAL ARTS
Art scholarships can make a world of difference when your student wants to pursue their dream and graduate debt-free. There are a surprising number of scholarships for art majors and talented artists, including those pursuing non-artistic degrees.
BOWLING GREEN SCHOOL OF ART
Bowling Green State University's School of Art offers an extensive range of scholarships and awards. The list below provides for each award: the award name, the eligibility and submission criteria, and anticipated monetary total for the award. Please note students who meet the minimum requirements listed are automatically considered for these awards unless otherwise noted.
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OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY
Talent awards are available to students who choose a major in the Visual and Performing Arts Division or in any of our four English majors (literature, creative writing, writing and multimedia studies, and language arts education). Also, students who minor in dance or participate in any of the auditioned ensembles can qualify for a talent award. Talent award consideration in these programs require an audition, portfolio review or interview.
Talent awards are coordinated with other University grants and scholarships. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.
OHIO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
Undergraduate scholarship opportunities in the School of Art + Design
Higher education is an investment in your future, and we're committed to transparency, predictability, and investing in students like you through financial aid and scholarships. We encourage you to explore the OHIO’s Financial Aid and Scholarships site.
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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY DEPT. OF ART
Undergraduate Juried Scholarship Exhibition
Each spring semester, students submit their best work (not shown in prior scholarship exhibitions) to be considered for scholarship awards and inclusion in the annual Department of Art Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. Members of the faculty and outside jurors select student work for a variety of awards. In general all awards require students to be full-time status (12 credit hours) with fees paid in full and in good academic standing (3.0 GPA).
OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY
Art Talent Awards
All students applying to Otterbein with a declared major in Art may submit images of one or two of their artworks in order to be considered for a financial talent award of $3000! Even if you’ve never taken a high school art class, you are eligible to apply for these scholarships. We’re interested in the whole person: life experiences, potential to succeed in college and enthusiasm for the arts are all things that we value in our students.
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ART
The Sinclair Community College Art Department offers a range of high quality courses in Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Printmaking, Art History, and Art Appreciation as well as a variety of online course options. No matter how you choose to express yourself in the visual arts, the Art program at Sinclair Community College will help you achieve your goals as you grow as an artist!
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
With one application you can apply for all college-wide and most school specific scholarships. Students should submit FAFSA information to UC if one of the eligibility requirements of the scholarship is financial need.
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Scholarships in Art and Design
Scholarships offered by the Department of Art and Design are worth up to $10,000 annually They are awarded to first-year, full-time students who enroll in a four-year program in any of the major program areas within the department.
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
Figuring out how to finance your college education can be overwhelming. We're here to help.
The best place to begin is with our start-to-finish guides that help you navigate the financial aid process.
The majority of UToledo students receive some type of financial aid ― scholarships, grants, loans or work-study employment.
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XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Xavier University is committed to providing incoming students with a good education at an affordable cost. Whether it's merit scholarships, grants, loans and employment, assistantships and fellowships, or even financing plans, Xavier is here to help you finance the education that you deserve.
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