The Art Institute of California – San Francisco Offers High School Students Tips on Finding College Scholarships in Art and Design
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 28, 2005
ThereÂ?s a wealth of information on the Internet about college scholarships for every conceivable field of study. Still, many artistically inclined high school students in California donÂ?t realize the opportunities to earn scholarships for education in the visual arts and design.
The Art Institute of California Â? San Francisco offers the following tips to students and parents looking to get a head start in funding a college education in these fields:
1. Meet with a Guidance Counselor. Make sure your high school guidance counselor knows about your interest in scholarships, since schools regularly receive notices about all kinds of scholarships.
2. Hit the Web. Try sites such as http://www.Artschools.com, http://www.Finaid.com, http://www.Scholarships.com and http://www.Fastweb.com to find scholarship information, links and searchable databases. You can also try searching the Internet for Â?Art ScholarshipsÂ? or other keywords to narrow down your search. Beware of Web sites that charge a fee Â? most information is free, you just have to find it.
3. Research Local Arts, Festival and Community Organizations. The Yellow Pages, City Hall and the local convention and visitorÂ?s bureau will have a list of arts organizations in your area, and many of these arts groups offer scholarships to encourage college education in the art and design.
4. Check out Professional Associations. Local chapters of the American Institute of Graphic Arts ( http://www.aiga.org ), the American Society of Interior Designers ( http://www.asid.org ) and other professional associations in your region often have scholarships to support students entering the field.
5. Explore Foundation Scholarships. While there are many high-profile national foundations offering scholarships, students may have a better shot with a local or regional foundation. These local chapters may have fewer applicants and are focused on one part of the country.
6. Apply for Scholarships from The Art Institutes. The Art Institutes ( http://www.aii.edu ), a system of 31 schools in North America, offers a variety of scholarships for art and design students. The closest location in Northern California is The Art Institute of California Â? San Francisco, which also offers scholarships for prospective students. Elsewhere throughout the state, The Art Institutes operates schools in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.
7. Make a List, Check it Twice. With all of the scholarships available, itÂ?s important to prioritize. Keep a notebook filled with scholarship opportunities and make note of the deadlines and requirements. Remember, deadlines for many scholarships are a year in advance, so itÂ?s crucial to plan early.
The Art Institute of California Â? San Francisco, located at 1170 Market Street in San FranciscoÂ?s Civic Center, attracts a diverse mix of students from throughout the Bay Area and the world. The school offers career-focused degree programs in Advertising, Graphic Design, Media Arts & Animation, Game Art & Design, Visual & Game Programming, Multimedia & Web Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management and Interior Design. For more information, visit http://www.aicasf.aii.edu or call (888) 493-3261.
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