Costume Design

Costume design is the investing of clothing and the overall appearance of a character or performer. Costume may refer to the style of dress particular to a nation, a class, or a period. In many cases, it may contribute to the fullness of the artistic, visual world which is unique to a particular theatrical or cinematic production. The most basic designs are produced to denote status, provide protection or modesty, or provide visual interest to a character. Costumes may be for a theater, cinema, or musical performance but may not be limited to such. Costume design should not be confused with costume coordination which merely involves altering existing clothing, although both create stage clothes.

Four types of costumes are used in theatrical design: historical, fantastical, dance, and modern.

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Matching Costume Design Colleges

FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles

Four or more years; Private for profit; $31,275 average out-state tuition; $31,275 average in-state tuition

California Institute of the Arts

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $52,850 average out-state tuition; $52,850 average in-state tuition

Vincennes University

Four or more years; Public; $14,730 average out-state tuition; $5,926 average in-state tuition

Carnegie Mellon University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,560 average out-state tuition; $57,560 average in-state tuition

Stephens College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $23,870 average out-state tuition; $23,870 average in-state tuition

Webster University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $28,500 average out-state tuition; $28,500 average in-state tuition

Marymount Manhattan College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,680 average out-state tuition; $35,680 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Costume Design Majors

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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$5,000

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The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Dean's Academic Scholarship - Point Park University

Point Park University

Up to $8,000 Varies See Details

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The Dean's Academic Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman at Point Park University-Conservatory of Performing Arts. Selection is based on GPA and artistic audition/interview.

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Dean's Academic Scholarship - Point Park University

Point Park University

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Up to $8,000

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The Dean's Academic Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman at Point Park University-Conservatory of Performing Arts. Selection is based on GPA and artistic audition/interview.

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Artistic Achievement Scholarship - Point Park University

Point Park University

Up to $28,000 Varies See Details

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The Artistic Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman and transfer students at Point Park University who have demonstrated a high caliber of artistic ability through the artistic review process. You must be majoring in dance, acting, musical theatre, theatre arts, theatre production, cinema arts, cinema production,...

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Artistic Achievement Scholarship - Point Park University

Point Park University

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Up to $28,000

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The Artistic Achievement Scholarship is available to incoming, full-time freshman and transfer students at Point Park University who have demonstrated a high caliber of artistic ability through the artistic review process. You must be majoring in dance, acting, musical theatre, theatre arts, theatre production, cinema arts, cinema production,...

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Howard P. Dallas Endowed Fellowship

University of Washington, Seattle

$5,000 April 04, 2025 See Details

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The Howard P. Dallas Endowed Fellowship is open to graduate students at University of Washington. You must be pursuing a degree in the Arts in order to be eligible for this award.

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Howard P. Dallas Endowed Fellowship

University of Washington, Seattle

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$5,000

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April 04, 2025
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The Howard P. Dallas Endowed Fellowship is open to graduate students at University of Washington. You must be pursuing a degree in the Arts in order to be eligible for this award.

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This is Home Fest Scholarship

This is Home Fest

Up to $5,000 March 21, 2025 See Details

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The This is Home Fest Scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students from Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, or Jefferson Davis Parishes. You must be planning to major or minor in music, visual art, or performing art fields and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award.

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This is Home Fest Scholarship

This is Home Fest

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Up to $5,000

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March 21, 2025
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The This is Home Fest Scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students from Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, or Jefferson Davis Parishes. You must be planning to major or minor in music, visual art, or performing art fields and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered for this award.

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Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Up to $4,000 April 01, 2025 See Details

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The Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund is open to graduating seniors attending Keystone Oaks High School, McKeesport Area High School, Shaler High School, South Park High School, or Upper St. Clair High School. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2-or 4-year college or...

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Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund

The Pittsburgh Foundation

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Up to $4,000

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April 01, 2025
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The Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund is open to graduating seniors attending Keystone Oaks High School, McKeesport Area High School, Shaler High School, South Park High School, or Upper St. Clair High School. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2-or 4-year college or...

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Joseph M. Fannell Memorial Scholarship

Joseph M. Fannell Memorial Foundation

$3,000 April 25, 2025 See Details

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The Joseph M. Fannell Memorial Scholarship is available to African-American graduating high school seniors. You must must show a demonstrated interest in/commitment to either the creative or performing artsto be eligible for this award.

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Joseph M. Fannell Memorial Scholarship

Joseph M. Fannell Memorial Foundation

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$3,000

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April 25, 2025
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The Joseph M. Fannell Memorial Scholarship is available to African-American graduating high school seniors. You must must show a demonstrated interest in/commitment to either the creative or performing artsto be eligible for this award.

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Talent Award- Albright College

Albright College

$2,000 Varies See Details

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The Talent Award is available to entering freshmen at Albright College who are exceptional in the areas of arts administration, creative writing, fashion and costume design, vocal and instrumental performance, journalism, music industry, music production, theater, or visual and digital art.

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Talent Award- Albright College

Albright College

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$2,000

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The Talent Award is available to entering freshmen at Albright College who are exceptional in the areas of arts administration, creative writing, fashion and costume design, vocal and instrumental performance, journalism, music industry, music production, theater, or visual and digital art.

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Performing Arts Scholarship - King University

King University

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The Performing Arts Scholarship is available to students at King University who major or participate in performing arts.

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Performing Arts Scholarship - King University

King University

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Up to $17,000

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The Performing Arts Scholarship is available to students at King University who major or participate in performing arts.

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Visual and Performing Arts Talent Award - Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University

Up to $2,000 March 25, 2025 See Details

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The Visual and Performing Arts Talent Award is available to incoming freshman students at Michigan Technological University who demonstrate exceptional talents in the arts and plan to actively participate in musical ensembles or stage productions, take coursework in visual arts, or work toward a degree, second degree, or minor offered through...

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Visual and Performing Arts Talent Award - Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University

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Up to $2,000

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March 25, 2025
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The Visual and Performing Arts Talent Award is available to incoming freshman students at Michigan Technological University who demonstrate exceptional talents in the arts and plan to actively participate in musical ensembles or stage productions, take coursework in visual arts, or work toward a degree, second degree, or minor offered through...

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