Undergraduate Outside Scholarships Below is a list of outside scholarships researched by SAIC staff members. This list contains scholarships for which you may be qualified to apply. This information was gathered by conducting a scholarship search through one or more of the online scholarship search sites, as well as information received at SAIC from organizations offering scholarships. It is not limited to organizations through which SAIC students have received funding. 826 VALENCIA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIGO ART SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
Every year 826 Valencia awards multiple $20,000 scholarships to college-bound seniors who have participated in 826 Valencia programs. Scholarship applications open in February.
Art is your passion, and for artists who are passionate about their art, a career path rich with creative and colorful opportunities is waiting for you. And it’s this passion and love for whatever medium is your calling that helps push artists into taking their talents to the next level. Thus, if you decide to pursue an art degree – art majors include drawing, sculpting, painting, design, photography, performing arts, and more – you can find several scholarship opportunities that might help with your college cashflow.
For more information, please visit: https://826valencia.org/programs/college-andcareer-readiness/
AFFINITY PLUS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP Each year, Affinity Plus awards several $4,000 scholarships for freshman, upperclassmen, and non-traditional students. Applicant must be a primary member in good standing of Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, or meet membership eligibility requirements and join the credit union prior to submitting a scholarship application. For more information, please visit: affinityplusfoundation.org
ARTHUR GRIFFIN FOUNDATION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS The AGF was established by photographer Arthur Griffin to provide scholarships for young visual artists and enhance the beauty of the Winchester, MA community. The Student Scholarship Award of $5,000 is given each year to an exemplary current Winchester student seeking to further their education or pursue a career in visual arts such as photography, graphic design, photojournalism, or visual digital media. For more information, please visit: https://www.thearthurgriffinfoundation.org/ scholarship-grant/
CTSF SCHOLARSHIP BAGSF foundation awards up to $2,000 scholarships to low-income, underserved and underrepresented students who are pursuing a college education. AB540 recipients, undocumented, and first-generation students are encouraged to apply. Applicants should reside in the counties of San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara. The scholarship contest is open to high school seniors expected to graduate this academic year, high school graduates, GED recipients, and students attending college. For more information, please visit: www.ctsf.org/scholarship
For more information, please visit: unigo.com/scholarships/by-major/art-scholarships
LADER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGAM The Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students who are blind or visually impaired, and to Chicago Lighthouse employees, especially those who are disabled and/or Veterans. Scholarships are submission-based and awarded to outstanding students within the visually impaired or blind population across the United States who demonstrate financial need, are pursuing higher education, and are able to attend the Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Ceremony. For more information, please visit: https://chicagolighthouse.org/program/ lighthouse-scholarship/
THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION SPOUSES VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP The CBCF is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the global black community through leadership, cultivation, community education and civic engagement that awards 10 applicants $5,000 awards via the Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship. In order to be eligible, applicants must be pursuing an education in the visual arts at an accredited college or university. Preference is given to African-American students residing in CBC member districts. For more information, please visit: https://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/
CREATE-A-GREETING-CARD SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST Hosted annually by the Gallery Collection, the Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship is an opportunity for a student to create an original greeting card design and win $10,000 plus $1,000 for their school. The contest is open to all high school, college, and university students enrolled in a degree-granting program for the latter half of the year who are legal residents of the U.S. and its provinces (as well as international students with student visas). For more information, please visit: https://www.gallerycollection.com/ greetingcardscontests.htm
CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIPS
DAVIS-PUTTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Chicago Urban League is at the forefront of creating opportunities for African American students to empower themselves and their communities. The Chicago Urban League annually awards scholarships to provide financial assistance for college students through a competitive application process. Any person pursuing an undergraduate degree at an institution of higher learning is eligible to apply. Scholarship awards range from $1,000-$10,000, depending on availability of funds.
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement. The maximum grant available is $15,000 per year.
For more information, please visit: https://chiul.org
EDUCATION FIRST SCHOLARSHIP
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY This scholarship program consists of separate scholarship funds created by individual donors who establish specific criteria for the administration of their scholarships. Applicants must attend an accredited institution of higher education on a full-time basis, maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher and maintain a permanent address located within the Community Foundation Scholarship Program service area (a few exceptions apply). For more information, please visit: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
For more information, please visit: https://www.davisputter.org/apply Education First offers this scholarship program to select participating high schools in Austin, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle. Eligible seniors compete for one $5,000 and one $2,000 college scholarship in each of our chapter cities. For more information, please visit: https://educationfirst.org/our-scholarships/