National Art Honor Society Scholarship

Name: NAHS (National Art Honor Society) Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies by award/sponsor (examples: $1,500; $4,000–$8,000; $7,500)

Information And Eligibility:
The NAHS (National Art Honor Society) Scholarships are a collection of college scholarships available to high school seniors who are active members of the National Art Honor Society, a program of the National Art Education Association that recognizes outstanding visual art achievement, leadership, and service. NAHS scholarships are offered in partnership with several colleges and organizations across the U.S., providing financial assistance for students pursuing higher education in art, design, and related creative fields. Membership in NAHS reflects a high level of artistic dedication and participation in visual arts, making recipients competitive for these awards.

The scholarship opportunities vary in amount and structure depending on the sponsoring institution or foundation. Many colleges offer renewable awards that support students through four years of undergraduate study, while others provide one-time awards tied to specific achievements such as juried exhibition participation. All NAHS scholarships are tied to membership in the society, and recipients typically must use the funds at the partnering college or university.

Notable scholarship opportunities available through NAHS include awards from art and design institutions that recognize artistic merit and NAHS involvement. These scholarships are often merit-based and require acceptance to the sponsoring institution as part of the award process. Students are encouraged to explore each sponsor’s individual requirements, as application procedures and eligibility details differ across institutions.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a member of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) in good standing.
• Must be a high school senior planning to enroll in an accredited college or university.
• Must provide proof of NAHS membership (such as an official NAHS certificate) when applying or upon admission to the sponsoring institution.
• Must meet any specific academic or portfolio requirements set by the individual scholarship sponsor.

Application Requirements:

• Proof of NAHS membership (certificate or letter).
• College acceptance letter and admissions materials (varies by institution).
• Academic transcripts as required by the sponsor.
• Portfolio of artwork, if required by certain scholarships (typically for design/art programs).
• Additional materials as specified by individual scholarship sponsors (essays, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Examples Of Scholarships Available Through NAHS:

• National Art Honor Society Member Scholarship at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising – renewable and merit-based.
• Special Recognition Scholarship for NAHS members shown in a juried exhibition at FIDM.
• MICA merit scholarships ($4,000–$8,000 over four years) for NAHS members admitted to Maryland Institute College of Art.
• CCS Detroit scholarships ($1,000 per year renewable) for NAHS members accepted at the College for Creative Studies.
• deGraffenried Design Scholarship – a one-time $7,500 award for NAHS members pursuing design education.

Deadline: Varies by individual scholarship sponsor (students should check each program’s specific deadlines, often early in the academic year)

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