One of the benefits of entering the Scholastic Awards is the opportunity to have your work considered for national scholarships ranging from $500 to $12,500. In addition to scholarships for creative teens, educators can earn cash awards for their support of their students. Take time to review our scholarships for 2024—some of them require a written statement to go along with the work and/or that your art or writing explores a particular theme. Please note that these scholarships are for individual teens and will not be awarded to works created by groups of collaborators.
Educator Awards
The Scholastic Awards recognize educators at regional and national celebrations and in publications. The educators of National Winners receive Gold or Silver Medals. If your student wins a National Medal or select scholarship award, you may also be eligible for a cash award.
The Herblock Award for Editorial Cartoon
The Herblock Award for Editorial Cartoon, developed in collaboration with The Herb Block Foundation, offers $2,000 scholarships for three students whose visual art offers commentary or criticism on current events, social events, or political topics. All teens who enter editorial cartoons are automatically eligible for this award, and no written response is required.
Portfolio Scholarships
The Portfolio Awards, made possible by generous individual donors and other supporters, offer $12,500 scholarships to Gold Medal Portfolio winners and $2,000 scholarships to Silver Medal Portfolio winners. All graduating seniors submitting a collection of six works with accompanying Artist or Writer Statements and Personal Statements (500 words or less) are eligible.
New York Life Award
Underwritten by the New York Life Foundation, the New York Life Award offers $2,500 scholarships/travel stipends to ten teens whose works explore death and personal grief. The statement should be 50 words or more.
Featured image: Peony Gao, June 25th, Every Year, Painting. Grade 9, R.A. McMath Secondary, Richmond, BC. Emma Xie, Educator; Canada Art Region, Affiliate. Gold Medal, New York Life Award