Illustration

An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films.

The origin of the word “illustration” is late Middle English (in the sense ‘illumination; spiritual or intellectual enlightenment’): via Old French from Latin illustratio(n- ), from the verb illustrate.

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Matching Illustration Colleges

Savannah College of Art and Design

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $38,340 average out-state tuition; $38,340 average in-state tuition

Fashion Institute of Technology

Four or more years; Public; $21,692 average out-state tuition; $7,170 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

Virginia Commonwealth University

Four or more years; Public; $32,742 average out-state tuition; $12,094 average in-state tuition

Maryland Institute College of Art

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,160 average out-state tuition; $50,160 average in-state tuition

Ringling College of Art and Design

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $46,600 average out-state tuition; $46,600 average in-state tuition

Pratt Institute-Main

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $53,566 average out-state tuition; $53,566 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Illustration Majors

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

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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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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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Art Scholarship - Maryville College

Maryville College

Up to $26,000 March 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Art Scholarship is available to art majors at Maryville College. Your selection for this renewable award will be based on individual talent and a portfolio evaluation.

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Art Scholarship - Maryville College

Maryville College

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Up to $26,000

deadline

March 01, 2025
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The Art Scholarship is available to art majors at Maryville College. Your selection for this renewable award will be based on individual talent and a portfolio evaluation.

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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

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$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

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$10,000

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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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Traci Haymans Memorial Scholarship

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

$8,600 Varies See Details

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The Traci Haymans Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Savannah College of Art and Design. To be eligible, you must be an illustration major, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have completed at least 45 credit hours.

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Traci Haymans Memorial Scholarship

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

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$8,600

deadline

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Description

The Traci Haymans Memorial Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Savannah College of Art and Design. To be eligible, you must be an illustration major, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have completed at least 45 credit hours.

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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

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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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Elevations Scholars at CU

University of Colorado Boulder

$8,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo...

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Elevations Scholars at CU

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$8,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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Description

The Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo...

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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

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$7,500

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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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Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$7,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship is open to incoming full-time freshmen at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. You must be a Colorado resident and demonstrate financial need, a strong academic record and evidence of personal integrity and good citizenship to be considered for this award.

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Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$7,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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Description

The Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship is open to incoming full-time freshmen at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. You must be a Colorado resident and demonstrate financial need, a strong academic record and evidence of personal integrity and good citizenship to be considered for this award.

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Dave Spooner Memorial Scholarship

Mount Hood Community College

$6,563 March 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Dave Spooner Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Mount Hood Community College. You must have completed at least one term in visual and performing arts studies to be eligible for this award.

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Dave Spooner Memorial Scholarship

Mount Hood Community College

award

$6,563

deadline

March 31, 2025
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Description

The Dave Spooner Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Mount Hood Community College. You must have completed at least one term in visual and performing arts studies to be eligible for this award.

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