Scholarship

YoungArts National Competition

Awards, residencies, and mentorship for young artists.

Detail	Information
Award	Up to $10,000 plus programs
Provider	National YoungArts Foundation
Typical deadline	October
Eligible grade levels	grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12
Category	arts

Who qualifies

Artists ages 15-18 in visual, literary, design, or performing arts.

How to apply

1. Open the official National YoungArts Foundation application page and confirm this cycle's deadline and award amount — both change yearly.
2. Collect what almost every application asks for: transcript, a counselor or teacher recommendation, and your FAFSA or household income details if the award is need-based.
3. Draft the essay well ahead of the deadline and have one adult read it.
4. Submit several days early. Portals get overloaded on deadline day.

Official application page →

Frequently asked questions

How much is the YoungArts National Competition worth?

The YoungArts National Competition awards Up to $10,000 plus programs. Amounts are set by National YoungArts Foundation and change from cycle to cycle, so confirm the current figure on the provider's official page before applying.

When is the YoungArts National Competition deadline?

The typical deadline is October. Deadlines move every year; set your own reminder at least three weeks earlier so you have time for essays and recommendation letters.

Who is eligible for the YoungArts National Competition?

Artists ages 15-18 in visual, literary, design, or performing arts.

Amounts, deadlines and eligibility are typical values that change every cycle. Always verify on the provider’s official page before applying.

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