Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships

Worldstudio Foundation

Award: $500–$5,000

Deadline: May 5, 2026

To provide for college aspiring artists and designers from minority and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Qualifications: Students must be citizens of the United States or possess a Green Card (formally known as a permanent resident card or form I-551); must have DACA certification and or a social security number does not make applicants eligible; must be enrolled and matriculated (or planning to matriculate) at accredited colleges and universities in the United States for the fall this year/spring next year academic school year with the intention of maintaining full-time status for the entire year; must have at least a 3.0 GPA; students may apply in only one discipline and it must be the student’s concentration/area of study; eligible disciplines include: communication design (includes: graphic and visual design, interaction design, game design, motion graphics); illustration (includes: animation and computer animation); photography. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on creative talent and commitment to giving back to the community are primary factors; student portfolios (work samples) and written statements should demonstrate a clear career path and point of view along with a commitment to positive social change, environmental responsibility, and cultural awareness through the practice of communication design, including photography, illustration or graphic design; though not a requirement, diversity of racial-ethnic groups as well as gender, sexual orientation, ability and disability, age, and other factors that shape creative perspective and professional experience are significant factors considered in jury decisions. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form. Focus: Art; Art, Caricatures and cartoons; Crafts; Graphic art and design; Illustrators and illustrations; Industrial design; Interior design; Photography.

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