These art and creativity scholarships don’t require high GPAs, only creativity and willingness to create.
If you need help with the words, come visit us in the TSU Writing Center.
1. https://bold.org/scholarships/isaac-yunhu-lee-memorial-arts-scholarship/
$25,250 Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship, D: Apr 8, 2026
From webpage:
“Education Level: High school junior or senior, undergraduate
Background: Low-income
Major: Arts
Abstract artist Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Being an artist can take on many different forms, and humans are unique in their ability to create original ideas and art that contributes something to the world. The Isaac Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship looks to provide funding to a student taking the next step in their artistic journey by going to art school.
Low-income students in their junior and senior years of high school or in undergraduate school are eligible to apply if they are planning to attend or are currently attending art school. To apply, please write about a favorite piece of art you’ve created and what inspired its creation.
Please attach an image of a favorite piece of art you’ve created and write about what inspired its creation. (400-600 words)”
2. https://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/scholarship
$5,000 (one awarded); $2,000 (two awarded); $1,000 (one awarded) Fame Your Future Scholarship, D: Apr 15, 2026
“Submit an original entry—your own artwork, photo, essay, or video—depicting what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college.
To participate in Church Hill Classics’ 2026 Frame My Future Scholarship Contest, you must:
- Intend to enroll as a full-time student at a U.S. college or university in the 2026-2027academic year.
- Be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, including APO/FPO addresses (excluding Puerto Rico and other U.S. Territories).”
To find more scholarships, check out the Scholarship Tigers blog: https://scholarshiptigers.com/
Where to Find Writing Help and Scholarship Coaching at the AARC Writing Center at TSU
The AARC Writing Center at TSU assists students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Tennessee State University.
Appointments can be in person or online.
We can help you with scholarship essays, resumes, applications, or any other writing project.
We are temporarily located in the Brown-Daniel Library, room 229, 2nd floor, near the elevator, from 8:00 am-4:30 pm, M-Th, 8:00 am-4:00 pm F.
Our contact information (EAB links, email addresses, and phone numbers) can be found here: https://www.tnstate.edu/asc/writing.aspx
Ms. Rhonda Kavan, Writing Center coordinator; Dr. Shiloh Carroll, Writing Consultant; Ms. Lori Danley, Writing Consultant; and Mr. Mike Turner, Writing Consultant
You can also set up a scholarship coaching session (either online or in person) with Mr. Mike Turner, mjturner@tnstate.edu, where we look for scholarships and other money tailored to your major and your situation.
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