Visual and Performing Arts
Visual arts covers everything from painting and photography to figure-drawing, modeling, sculpture and even anime. Emphasis is also placed on art history and theory.
There are dozens of careers a visual arts major can enter into. Here are just a few of the professions:
- Cartoonist
- Museum Director
- Courtroom Sketch Artist
- Cinematographer
- Curator
- Acting
- Photographer
- Painter
- Fashion Designer
- Gallery Director
- Set Designer
- Special Effects Consultant
- Furniture Designer
- Art Gallery Owner
- Sculpter
To excel in any of these careers, students will need to minor in specialties or take additional classes in those specificities. Sometimes a graduate degree is also required. For most of these career choices, excessive math and science courses are not a typical requirement. This degree is very hands-on and project-based.
Scholarships for Visual and Performing Arts Majors
Latin Grammy Gifted Tuition ScholarshipLatin Grammy Cultural Foundation |
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award Up to $100,000 |
deadline April 10, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Latin Grammy Gifted Tuition Scholarship is available to students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in music. To be considered for this award, you must be between the ages of 17 and 25, demonstrate financial need, and be passionate about Latin music. Selection is based on two audition videos, two letters of recommendation, two... View Scholarship Details |
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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth College |
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award $34,000 |
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DescriptionThe Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,... View Scholarship Details |
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Fine Arts Fellowship - Wabash CollegeWabash College |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Fine Arts Fellowship is open to students attending Wabash College and studying visual arts, creative writing, music or theater. The requirements for applying vary with each field. This scholarship is renewable annually, provided you maintain normal progress towards graduation. View Scholarship Details |
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Nordan Fine Arts Program Award - Texas Christian UniversityTexas Christian University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Nordan Fine Arts Program Award is open to students at Texas Christian University. You must demonstrate exceptional talent in art, ballet, modern dance, music or theatre to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Sycamore String Quartet Program ScholarshipIndiana State University |
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award $9,000 |
deadline April 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Sycamore String Quartet Program Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Indiana State University who demonstrate excellence in music and participate in the string quartet program. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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SWEA New Jersey ScholarshipSwedish Women's Educational Association International, Inc. - New Jersey Chapter |
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award Up to $8,000 |
deadline May 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe SWEA New Jersey Scholarship is available to students pursuing academic or professional research / studies or artistic endeavors pertaining to Sweden. You must have roots and / or current residence in New Jersey or the Tri-State area to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Elevations Scholars at CUUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $8,000 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo... View Scholarship Details |
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Honors Scholarship - Bethel College, KansasBethel College - Kansas |
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award $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Bethel College, Kansas, who demonstrate outstanding ability in chemistry, history, psychology, business, or art. View Scholarship Details |
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Latin Grammy Tuition Assistance ScholarshipLatin Grammy Cultural Foundation |
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award Up to $12,500 |
deadline April 10, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Latin Grammy Tuition Assistance Scholarship is available to students interested in pursuing a degree in music. To be considered for this award, you must be between the ages of 17 and 25, demonstrate financial need, and be passionate about Latin music. Selection is based on two audition videos, two letters of recommendation, two essays, and... View Scholarship Details |
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Marjorie Skiff Rose ScholarshipUniversity of Colorado Boulder |
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award $7,000 |
deadline March 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship is open to incoming full-time freshmen at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. You must be a Colorado resident and demonstrate financial need, a strong academic record and evidence of personal integrity and good citizenship to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Visual and Performing Arts Related Majors
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Music
- Music Performance
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Interior Design
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Dance
- Acting
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Music Theory and Composition
- Art
- Illustration
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Design and Applied Arts
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Design and Visual Communications
