AAC Vision Scholarships
The Art Academy offers a chance at tuition and fees scholarships for any Pell-eligible, first-generation student. The deadline for the application is March 7, 2025.
What is the Vision Scholarship?
Up to one student will be granted the Full Tuition & Fee Vision Scholarship which will cover the cost of tuition and fees over a four-year span. The scholarship does not cover housing, supplies, or other costs related to school. This scholarship replaces all institutional scholarships awarded by AAC but may be used in conjunction with external scholarships, grants, and loans.
Up to one student will be granted the $3,000 Annual Vision Scholarship which will apply towards the cost of tuition and fees over a four-year span. The scholarship does not cover housing, supplies, or other costs related to school. This scholarship may be used in conjunction with other institutional scholarships awarded by AAC up to the cost of the total tuition and fees; it also may be used in conjunction with external scholarships, grants, and loans.
Who is eligible for the Vision Scholarship?
Any high school student applying to AAC who is a first generation college student, Pell-eligible as determined by the 2025-2026 FAFSA.
What are the guidelines?
Each scholarship requires a minimum 600 to maximum 2000 word essay, and 1-3 pieces of Creative Work representing the scholarship category. Students applying for the scholarship must first complete a general Art Academy application and submit their portfolio to SlideRoom to be accepted into the college. They will also need to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA in order to find out their eligibility. Please make sure you file your FAFSA as soon as possible to give ample time to get processed and make corrections if needed.
Please be advised that applicants who have not gone through the AAC Admissions Process are not eligible for the scholarship.
AI-generated essays will be automatically rejected.