NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship 2026

National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)
scholarshipNationwide — USA (for NSHSS members)Upcoming
Closes in 14 days

Two (2) $2,000 awards for photography, two (2) $2,000 awards for painting/drawing/mixed media/digital art.

View Scholarship Details Last checked: October 13, 2026

About this opportunity

This scholarship offers two $2,000 awards specifically for photography and two $2,000 awards for painting, drawing, mixed media, or digital art. The funds are intended to help with educational expenses such as college tuition, room and board, or campus fees. For high school seniors or college students, funds will be sent directly to their chosen university upon graduation and enrollment. For high school freshmen, sophomores, or juniors, funds will be sent directly to them upon completion of a W9 tax form. Eligibility: Must be an NSHSS member. Must be graduating from high school in 2026, 2027, 2028, or 2029.

Who can apply?

  • Students
  • National eligibility

What can funding be used for?

How to apply

Applicants should sign in to their NSHSS member dashboard to access the application. Required materials typically include an official or unofficial transcript, resume, professional headshot, and an educator recommendation. Essays are also usually required, and applicants can request up to two letters of recommendation from educators.

Go to the official application

Verify all eligibility, funding amounts and deadlines with the official funding organization before applying.

https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/