Art Scholarship Opportunities
Over $75,000 awarded last year, funded through the UToledo Foundation and the Toledo Museum of Art, with significant awards designated for entering freshmen.
"Supporting your Educational Goals and Career Dreams"
We have scholarships available for Freshmen and current students. Details below!
Freshman Scholarship Opportunities
The University of Toledo Department of Art welcomes visually gifted and enthusiastic students with a strong commitment to the study of art. Selection is based on evidence of outstanding creative ability and academic excellence. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and a slide portfolio is required. With the exception of the Sara Jane DeHoff Art Scholarship, financial need is not a consideration. All applications will be considered for each of the four available scholarships as appropriate. All awards are restricted to UT students.
Sara Jane DeHoff Art Scholarship
Up to $2,000 is given to an entering female freshman majoring in studio fine art, art education or art history. This scholarship is based on financial need, and it is offered for a four-year period with the provision that the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.
W. Sinclair Walbridge Scholarship
W. Sinclair Walbridge Scholarship is available to promising and talented entering freshmen who enroll as studio fine art majors at The University of Toledo.
Art Interests Inc. Scholarship
Art Interests Inc. Scholarship is available annually to outstanding entering freshmen pursuing a career in studio fine art or art education.
Application Procedure
Deadline to Apply - Nov. 30, 2024
Complete the online Freshman Art Scholarship Application form.
High School students: STOP!!!
BEFORE YOU START - Please gather the following items. You must submit these items
with your electronic application!
- Two letters of recommendation - one from your high school art instructor and one from another adult (counselor, family friend, etc.).
- A copy of your high school academic record.
- A portfolio of artwork - up to 6 images of 2D and/or 3D examples of your work. Please submit only one image per piece. No multiple views or details are necessary.
- Provide the name, medium and dimensions of each work you are submitting an image of.
- Combine all images and descriptions into a PDF document for upload.
- Need help photographing your work? Here's a handy guide to download Photographing Works of Art.
Freshman Scholarship Application
Scholarship awards will be announced Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, and payment will be made the following fall semester upon verification that students
are enrolled full-time in the appropriate program at The University of Toledo.
For additional information, please call the Department of Art at 419.530.8300.
Scholarships totaling up to $3,000 are awarded annually to outstanding majors. This scholarship assistance is available to students with high academic standing or financial need.
Scholarship Awards for continuing students include
- W. Sinclair Walbridge Scholarship
- James G. Southworth Scholarship for Ceramic Art Study
- Athena Art Society Award
- Art Interests, Inc. Award
- Matthew K. Morgan Memorial Scholarship
- Douglas Mark Palmer Memorial Scholarship
- Sara Jane DeHoff Art Scholarship
- Toledo Artists Club Scholarship
Students majoring (B.F.A. OR B.A.V.A.) or minoring in studio art, art history or art education are encouraged to apply for scholarships in the area of their major/minor.
Continuing Student Scholarship Dates
- Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 14, 2025
- Review date: Friday, February 21, 2025
- Decisions will be made by: Friday, February 28, 2025
Studio Art Scholarship Application
Art History Scholarship Application
Art Education Scholarship Application
About UToledo Scholarships
Earning a college degree from The University of Toledo is one of the best and most important investments you can make. The University of Toledo is dedicated to helping every student who wants a UT education to be able to afford one. Thousands of students every fall are the recipients of financial scholarships or awards in some capacity.
For more information on all UToledo scholarship and award offerings, visit the scholarship search page or contact:
UT Office of Financial Aid
1200 Rocket Hall
419.530.8700
utfinaid@utoledo.edu