UW School of Art + Art History + Design scholarships celebrate and honor students who demonstrate academic achievement, creative excellence, outstanding performance, and financial need in the School and at the University of Washington. More than 30 scholarships – ranging from $1000 to $5000 – are awarded each year to undergraduate students in the School of Art + Art History + Design.
Incoming Students
Scholarship opportunities for new freshman or transfer students starting at the UW in the fall quarter, and are planning to major in art, art history, or design.
| Scholarship Name | Description | Application |
| Crabby Beach Foundation Scholarship | $5000 awards are designed to honor your past academic achievements and help you develop an equally impressive record at the University of Washington | The application for Autumn 2024. Deadline: Sunday, September 15, 2024 @ 11:59pm. |
| Kathryn Hinckley-Martin Scholarship in Art | $5000 awards are designed to honor your past academic achievements and help you develop an equally impressive record at the University of Washington. | The application for Autumn 2024. Deadline: Sunday, September 15, 2024 @ 11:59pm. |
Current Majors
Presented in autumn, these scholarship awards honor current art, art history, and design majors who demonstrate academic achievement, creative excellence, outstanding performance, and financial need in the School and at the University of Washington. If you are an undergraduate art, art history or design major returning in Autumn for at least two full-time quarters, you are eligible to apply.
| Scholarship Name | Description | Application |
| Undergraduate Art Scholarships | This scholarship is for current Art majors returning as full-time students for at least two quarters of the following academic year. Eligible students who apply will be considered for various scholarships. Some scholarships are for all Art majors while others are offered according to the student's concentration in 3D4M, IVA, Photo/Media, or Painting + Drawing. | Deadline: Sunday April 27, 2025 at 11:59pm |
| Undergraduate Design Scholarships | This scholarship is for current Design majors returning as full-time students for at least two quarters of the following academic year. | Deadline: Sunday April 27, 2025 at 11:59pm |
| Undergraduate Art History Scholarships | This scholarship is for current Art History majors returning as full-time students for at least two quarters of the following academic year. | Deadline: Sunday April 27, 2025 at 11:59pm |
| Pilchuck Scholarship | The renowned Pilchuck Glass School partners with the School each year to offer a combined scholarship that covers the cost of a summer course at Pilchuck. All undergraduates and graduate students are eligible. | The application for 2026 summer classes will open November 2025. |
Are you a graduate student? Visit Graduate Cost + Aid for financial aid and scholarship resources.
Other Resources
- UW Tuition Information
- Office of Student Financial Aid
- Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
- Mary Gates Endowment for Students
- Undergraduate Research Program
- The Martin Family Foundation Scholarships (for transfer students)