Scholarship opportunities for arts students

Your artistic journey is an investment – in nurturing your talent, bringing you vision to life and ultimately in the future of the arts. We know financial support empowers you to make that journey, helping you focus on your craft to achieve your full potential.

Did you know there are over 50 unique departmental scholarships available exclusively to College of Fine Arts students? These awards are given to almost 600 students each year and are designed to support a wide array of activities, recognizing hard work, financial need and creative excellence across our vibrant community. 

Applying for these valuable scholarships is straightforward through Scholarship Universe, Western Michigan University's centralized scholarship platform. This powerful tool connects you with every scholarship you're eligible for across the University, including departmental scholarships in the College of Fine Arts.