Graphic Design

Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography and illustration. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used synonymously. Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages. They use typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to create visual compositions. Common uses of graphic design include corporate design (logos and branding), editorial design (magazines, newspapers and books), wayfinding or environmental design, advertising, web design, communication design, product packaging and signage.

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Southern New Hampshire University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,000 average out-state tuition; $15,000 average in-state tuition

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division

Four or more years; Private for profit; $16,920 average out-state tuition; $16,920 average in-state tuition

Full Sail University

Four or more years; Private for profit; $25,687 average out-state tuition; $25,687 average in-state tuition

CUNY Queens College

Four or more years; Public; $14,880 average out-state tuition; $6,930 average in-state tuition

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

Liberty University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $15,409 average out-state tuition; $15,409 average in-state tuition

Art Center College of Design

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $47,334 average out-state tuition; $47,334 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Graphic Design Majors

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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$34,000

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The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

$20,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

award

$20,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

Up to $12,500 February 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides.

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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

award

Up to $12,500

deadline

February 15, 2026
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Description

The Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides.

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Nordan Fine Arts Program Award - Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Nordan Fine Arts Program Award is open to students at Texas Christian University. You must demonstrate exceptional talent in art, ballet, modern dance, music or theatre to be eligible for this award.

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Nordan Fine Arts Program Award - Texas Christian University

Texas Christian University

award

$10,000

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The Nordan Fine Arts Program Award is open to students at Texas Christian University. You must demonstrate exceptional talent in art, ballet, modern dance, music or theatre to be eligible for this award.

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MFA Provost's Graduate Fellowship

University of Central Florida

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Provost's Graduate Fellowship is available to first year graduate students at the University of Central Florida. You must be newly enrolling in one of UCF’s Master of Fine Arts programs to be eligible for this award.

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MFA Provost's Graduate Fellowship

University of Central Florida

award

$10,000

deadline

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Description

The Provost's Graduate Fellowship is available to first year graduate students at the University of Central Florida. You must be newly enrolling in one of UCF’s Master of Fine Arts programs to be eligible for this award.

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STEM Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award.

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STEM Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
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Description

The STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award.

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For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace.

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For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
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Description

The For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace.

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Art Scholarship - Young Harris College

Young Harris College

Up to $8,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Art Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Young Harris College. You must be an art major and demonstrate outstanding artistic ability. Written recommendations and on-campus interviews are required and surveys of your portfolio will be conducted. You must maintain a "C" average each semester to retain your award for both the freshman...

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Art Scholarship - Young Harris College

Young Harris College

award

Up to $8,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Art Scholarship is open to entering freshmen at Young Harris College. You must be an art major and demonstrate outstanding artistic ability. Written recommendations and on-campus interviews are required and surveys of your portfolio will be conducted. You must maintain a "C" average each semester to retain your award for both the freshman...

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Honors Scholarship - Bethel College, Kansas

Bethel College - Kansas

$7,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas, who demonstrate outstanding ability in chemistry, history, psychology, business, or art.

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Honors Scholarship - Bethel College, Kansas

Bethel College - Kansas

award

$7,500

deadline

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The Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas, who demonstrate outstanding ability in chemistry, history, psychology, business, or art.

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St. Olaf College Art Scholarship

St. Olaf College

$7,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The St. Olaf College Art Scholarship is available to entering first-year students at Saint Olaf College. You must be majoring in art to be eligible for this award.

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St. Olaf College Art Scholarship

St. Olaf College

award

$7,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The St. Olaf College Art Scholarship is available to entering first-year students at Saint Olaf College. You must be majoring in art to be eligible for this award.

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