Ohio Art Scholarships

The Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition

• The Youth Art Exhibition serves as a state wide entry opportunity for all Ohio art students. The 1,112 Ohio high schools are divided into 15 regions for the 12,000 initial student entries, with each having a regional director who is responsible for regional judge selection as well as regional exhibition details. From the 12,000 regional entries, 2,500 works of art will be submitted to a state judging panel comprised of college art instructors and nationally acclaimed artists. The judges choose 300 works of art for the final exhibition, which is held in Columbus. Of the 300 finalists, 25 are honored with the Governor's Award of Excellence. More than 30 colleges and universities of art offer scholarships to entrants based on entries, portfolios and other criteria.

  Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition

  197 S. Westmoor Ave.

  Columbus, OH 43204

  614-272-1678

  govart.org

Columbus College of Art & Design

• The Columbus College of Art & Design offers scholarships ranging from $28,000 to $60,000 that are awarded based on the applicant's portfolio of 10 to 15 pieces of artwork. The college also offers merit scholarships based on transcripts, artwork, a personal statement and recommendations. Columbus College of Art & Design offers studies in fine arts, animation, industrial design and more. Note that most scholarships are open only to students who have already applied and been accepted to the college; also portfolios must be submitted electronically, so dates and application deadlines are vital to the scholarship process.

  Columbus College of Art & Design

  60 Cleveland Ave.

  Columbus, OH 43215

  877-997-2223

  ccad.edu

Art Institute of Cincinnati College of Design

• The Art Institute of Cincinnati offers over $100,000 in scholarship monies to residents of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Various criteria include financial need, academics, community service, artistic talent and merit. Studies at the Art Institute of Cincinnati include two-year degree programs in computer graphics, graphic design and desktop publishing. Scholarships are tied to acceptance by the college; a portfolio of 8 to 10 pieces may be submitted in person, online or by mail, with photographs and slides considered to be viable portfolio media.

  AIC College of Design

  1171 E. Kemper Road

  Cincinnati, OH 45246

  513-751-1206

  aic-arts.edu