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

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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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Art Scholarship - Maryville College

Maryville College

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Up to $26,000

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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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Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement - Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University

$16,000 November 15, 2024 See Details

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The Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement is available to incoming, full-time freshman students at Wake Forest University who possess exceptional talents in art, dance, debate, music, and theatre. Though Presidential Scholars need not plan to pursue a major in the area of their talent, they are expected to participate actively...

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Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement - Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University

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$16,000

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November 15, 2024
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The Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement is available to incoming, full-time freshman students at Wake Forest University who possess exceptional talents in art, dance, debate, music, and theatre. Though Presidential Scholars need not plan to pursue a major in the area of their talent, they are expected to participate actively...

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Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship

Davidson College

$15,000 January 10, 2025 See Details

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The Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship is available to students at Davidson College. You must demonstrate outstanding talent and promise in the field of visual art to be considered for this award.

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Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship

Davidson College

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$15,000

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January 10, 2025
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The Pepper Visual Arts Scholarship is available to students at Davidson College. You must demonstrate outstanding talent and promise in the field of visual art to be considered for this award.

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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

Up to $12,500 February 15, 2025 See Details

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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

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Up to $12,500

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February 15, 2025
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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

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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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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

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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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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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DePaul University Art Scholarship

DePaul University

$10,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The DePaul University Art Scholarship is available to entering students at DePaul University. You must be majoring in art and submit a portfolio to be eligible for this award.

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DePaul University Art Scholarship

DePaul University

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$10,000

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February 01, 2025
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The DePaul University Art Scholarship is available to entering students at DePaul University. You must be majoring in art and submit a portfolio 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

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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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Art Scholarship - Young Harris College

Young Harris College

Up to $8,000 Varies See Details

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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

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Up to $8,000

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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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