KIA Scholarships

About KIA Art School Scholarships

  • More than 200 tuition awards for 12 and 8-week classes and Art Camps are granted annually.
  • Children, Young Artists grades 7-11, and Adults may apply for need-based scholarships or one of three annual merit scholarships.
  • Scholarships awards range from 50% to 100% of tuition.
  • Students must pay a materials fee and buy any additional supplies necessary for the class.
  • Scholarship forms are available in the Art School Office or here: Child scholarship form, Young Artist scholarship form, Adult scholarship form (PDF)
  • Application deadline for scholarships:
    • Fall - August 24, 2010
    • Winter/Spring - December 7, 2010
    • Summer - May 3, 2011

Scholarship Guidelines

Please read carefully before completing application. Contact the school director with questions or for assistance in completing scholarship applications.

  • Evaluation criteria for financial need scholarships:
    • Financial need and motivation. (75% children; 50% Young Artists grades 7-11, and adults)
    • Motivation and recommendation. (25% children; Young Artists grades 7-11, and adults)
    • Artistic merit based on creativity, technique, and presentation. (25% Young Artists grades 7-11 and adults)
  • Funds are limited. Partial scholarships (50% of tuition) may be awarded.
  • The decision of the scholarship jury is final.
  • Scholarships must be used in the designated semester and year.
  • Separate applications are required for each semester.
  • Scholarships may be applied to one course selection only.
  • Students must pay a materials fee and provide their own materials when needed. Contact the school director if additional financial help is required.
  • A letter of recommendation from teacher, counselor, religious organization, or community member addressing the applicant's financial need, motivation, and ability should be attached.
  • Work samples (art work or high quality photographs of art work) clearly labeled with artist name are required.
    • Original art work only; art work copied from another's art or published photos is not accepted
    • Young Artists grades 7-11 and adults may submit up to 4 examples of recent art work.
    • Children preschool to 6th grade should submit 1 work example (such as self portrait or fanciful design).