Iowa Scholarship for the Arts
The Iowa Scholarship for the Arts supports the development of outstanding high school seniors who excel in the arts and are enrolled in accredited educational programs leading to careers in the arts. Scholarships in the amount of $4,000 are awarded to support 2025-2026 academic year tuition expenses at Iowa colleges or universities.
Who Qualifies?
- Current Iowa resident who will graduate from an Iowa high school during the 2024-2025 school year; and
- Accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at a fully accredited Iowa college or university with a major in at least one of the following areas of study: music, dance, visual arts, theatre, folklife, or literature.
How do I Apply?
- Applicants must complete an online application by April 1, 2025, on iowaartscouncil.slideroom.com.
- Please review the Program Guidelines found in the resources section below for additional information on application requirements and the review process.
Resources
2025 Iowa Scholarship for the Arts Guidelines