Scholarship Search · By interest

Arts & Writing scholarships for high school students

4,128 verified scholarships are tagged for visual arts, music, theater and writing, worth at least $3,103,272 where sponsors publish an amount. 2,893 (70%) need no essay, 494 renew for more than one year, and 1,492 publish a dollar amount.

Key facts

4,128
verified awards
2,893
need no essay
78
due in November and December
$3,103,272
published value

Interest-based awards judge what you have done, not just your grades, so a club, a job, a portfolio or a volunteer record counts. The list below is ordered by the soonest deadline, biggest award first.

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Common questions

Who qualifies for arts & writing scholarships?

Students with a demonstrated interest in visual arts, music, theater and writing — a club, a job, coursework, a portfolio or a volunteer record. 4,128 verified awards carry this tag; each card states its own rules.

Do arts & writing scholarships require an essay?

2,893 of the 4,128 awards here (70%) need no essay. The rest usually ask for a short statement about your interest in visual arts, music, theater and writing.

How do I apply?

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