This award is open to students studying any form of visual and/or performing arts who write an essay expressing their views on creativity and courage. The French artist Henri Matisse once said, “another word for creativity is courage.” Artists can be loved and appreciated for their work, but they also have the potential to be criticized and rejected. Releasing art into the world involves overcoming fear and self-doubt. Even the most successful artists grapple with questions like “am I good enough?” or “will people like this?” If you’re a creative student who has ever struggled with these questions, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship! See the “Application Information” section below for details regarding the essay prompt. Please note that applicants will be reviewed based on both the quality of their essay and quantity of scholarships applied for on the Scholarships360 platform. Scholarships360 users who are more active on the platform will be given higher consideration. We look forward to reading your application!

• This scholarship is open to students studying any form of visual and/or performing arts, including painting, sculpture, dance, theater, film, music, photography, digital art, creative writing, or a related field. Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors in the graduating class of 2025 or 2026, or current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year.
• GRADE LEVEL: HS Upperclassmen, College & Graduate Students
• CITIZENSHIP: US Citizens, Permanent Residents
• ACADEMIC INTEREST: TV/Radio Broadcasting, Visual & Performing Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design/Printing, Film/Video Production, Photography/Photojournalism, Music, Dance