Photography scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 28, 2025Apply below to the best Photography scholarships for January 2025.
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Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund
Colorado • American Studies • English • Foreign Languages • Gender Studies • History • Literature • Philosophy • Psychology • Social Sciences • Sociology • World Studies • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • High school
The Ian James Wallace Scholarship Fund awards $1,500 to Colorado high school seniors pursuing arts or humanities with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 25, 2025
American Sign Letters Scholarship
Graphic Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Studio Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Win a $1,000 scholarship by designing a building sign, business logo, or impactful plaque for your college campus.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
Interior Design • Photography • Studio Arts • Film • Graphic Design • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship offers $5,000 to full-time Black students in visual arts with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Jerry Wheeler Scholarships
South Dakota • Accounting • Agriculture • Fashion • Automotive • Technology • Business Administration • Management • Mechanical • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Electrical/Electronics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Food Sciences & Technology • Home Services • Architecture • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • Pharmacy • Photography • Marketing • Travel & Tourism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors
The Jerry Wheeler Scholarships support South Dakota students pursuing retail careers with awards up to $3,500. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 23, 2025
Custom Sock Lab Scholarship Program
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
July 18, 2025
Naomi Rabb Winston 2-D Visual Art Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Photography • Studio Arts • Age • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Winston 2-D Visual Art Scholarship awards up to $4,000 to visual artists aged 16-22.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship
Service • Military • Mathematics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Arts • Art History • Theatre/Performing Arts • Studio Arts • Arts Management • Music • Graphic Design • Energy • Astronomy • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • UX/Technical Design • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Physics • Photography • Chemistry • Freshmen
TEF offers over 100 scholarships for children of Naval personnel, averaging $3,000, with top grants up to $15,000 for STEAM studies.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Bob Baxter Scholarship
Journalism • Photography
The Bob Baxter Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Bob East Scholarship
Journalism • Photography
The Bob East Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Kit C. King Scholarship
Journalism • Photography
The Kit C. King Scholarship offers $2,000 to graduate students in photojournalism needing financial assistance.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
North American Rolex Scholarship
Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Medicine • Manufacturing/Production • Photography • Education • Management • Political Science/Government • Travel & Tourism • Conservation • Age
The North American Rolex Scholarship offers $25,000 for young citizens pursuing water-related careers. Scuba certification required.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Froggycrossing's Creativity Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Froggycrossing's Creativity Scholarship awards $2,000 to 10 students showcasing their creativity through various media forms.
Deadline:
November 30, 2025
Community Foundation of Grundy County Scholarships
Grundy County • Illinois • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grundy County students can apply for scholarships up to $10,000 for post-high school education. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarship for high school and college students in photojournalism. Award: $2,500. Requires essay, references, and portfolio.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
Matt Preziose Creative Scholarship
New York • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Matt Preziose Creative Scholarship awards $1,000 to NY art majors. Submit your work and share your views on creative expression.
Deadline:
November 23, 2025
The Walt Disney Company UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program
Digital Communications/Media • Radio & Television • Hospitality • Photography • Juniors
The Walt Disney Company UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program awards $5,000 to underrepresented juniors pursuing media careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
October 1, 2025
The Colorful Creative Scholarship
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the Colorful Creative Scholarship! Showcase your art and win $200 for self-expression and individuality.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Omega Phi Beta Foundation - Rising Bud Scholarship
Literature • Writing • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Other Trades/Crafts • Music • For Women • Freshmen
The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Beinecke Scholarship Program
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Architecture • English • Fashion • Literature • Writing • Social Sciences • Religious/Theological Studies • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Philosophy • Graphic Design • Film • Photography • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors
The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Speak Up! Scholarship
Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school
The Speak Up! Scholarship awards $2,000 to high school juniors/seniors passionate about communications. Apply with GPA 3.5+, essay, and more.
Deadline:
August 15, 2025
NWWF Scholarship Award
Oregon • Idaho • Washington • Arts • Studio Arts • Photography • High school
NWWF Scholarship offers $3,500 for full-time undergraduate art majors in WA, OR, ID. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Juneau Community Foundation Scholarships
Juneau County • Skagway County • Alaska • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Writing • High school • Freshmen
Juneau Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships
Graphic Design • Studio Arts • Photography • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Straight students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • For Trans Woman students • For Trans Man students • For Non-binary students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
AIGA Worldstudio Scholarships support underrepresented students in design fields with awards up to $5,000. GPA of 3.0 required.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
Student Scholarships in Journalism
Journalism • Communications • Photography • Graphic Design • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Freshmen
Apply for Student Scholarships in Journalism offering up to $1,000 for journalism and communications majors. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
May 10, 2025
Elizabeth Furber Fellowship – Women studying Creative Fine Arts
Arts • Studio Arts • Photography • Art History • Music • Writing • Architecture • Design/Visual Communications • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Interior Design • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • For Native American / American Indian students • For Women • Graduate Students
The Elizabeth Furber Fellowship offers $5,000 to American Indian and Alaska Native women in Creative Fine Arts graduate programs.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
FAQ
When writing your application, be sure to clearly express your passion for photography, highlight your achievements, and provide a well-organized portfolio that showcases your best work.
Yes, many Photography scholarships are open to international students, but it's essential to check the specific eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
Common documents required for Photography scholarships include a completed application form, academic transcripts, a portfolio of your work, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
Yes, many Photography scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
To increase your chances, focus on creating a strong portfolio, writing a compelling personal statement, meeting all application requirements, and applying for multiple scholarships.
You can find Photography scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Photography scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing education in photography or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, equipment, and other educational expenses.
To apply for Photography scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit a portfolio of your work, and provide any required documentation such as transcripts or letters of recommendation.
The amount of money awarded through Photography scholarships can vary significantly, ranging from small grants to substantial awards that cover a large portion of tuition and expenses.
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