Oogie Art Scholarship Program Overview
Oogie Art is proud to offer two highly selective scholarships designed to recognize and support outstanding young artists based on financial need, academic achievement, and artistic merit:
Oogie Art Young Visionaries Art Scholarship (Need-Based)
Oogie Art Merit Scholarship (Nomination-Based)
Each year, these scholarships honor students who have shown exceptional dedication to their artistic growth both inside and outside the classroom, demonstrating excellence through their portfolios, academic performance, and active engagement in the art community.
Young Visionaries Art Scholarship
(Need-Based)
Eligibility:
Current high school students in grades 11–12
Household of 4: annual income must be below $50,000
Minimum GPA of 3.6
Must submit a copy of the most recent transcript or an official letter from a guidance counselor verifying GPA
Application Deadline: January 1 of each year
Scholarship Awards: Two prizes (one awarded per grade: 11th grade and 12th grade)
Scholarship Benefits:
One full year of portfolio preparation (two times per week during Spring and Fall semesters)
8-week Summer Intensive Program
All of our classes are available both online and in person
Professional portfolio photography and documentation
Full college application mentorship and guidance
Certificate of Completion
Attendance Policy for Scholarship Recipients
To receive the Certificate of Completion, scholarship recipients must meet Oogie Art’s minimum attendance requirements:
No more than three absences are permitted during the scholarship program period.
Any missed classes (up to three) must be made up within the semester to remain in good standing.
Failure to meet this requirement will result in disqualification from the scholarship program and ineligibility to receive the Certificate of Completion.
Additional Requirements:
Upload 5–10 artworks
Upload a personal essay (open theme, max 1,000 words)
Submit financial documentation (first two pages of IRS 1040 tax return)
Interview required for selected applicants
Merit Scholarship
(Nomination-Based)
Eligibility:
Current high school students in grades 9–12 (before the start of the Summer Semester)
GPA of 3.8+ (unweighted) or 95/100+
Must be nominated by Oogie Art instructors
Nomination Criteria:
Consistent dedication inside and outside of class
Active engagement in creating work beyond assignments
Frequently seeking feedback
Recognized by external awards, competitions, or institutions
Students cannot request nomination; it is based on instructor evaluation
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
Scholarship Award: One prize
Scholarship Benefits:
Participation in the 2–4 week Summer Intensive Program (online and/or in person)
Professional portfolio photography and documentation
Full college application mentorship and guidance
Certificate of Completion
Additional Requirements:
Upload sketchbook
Upload a personal essay (open theme, max 1,000 words)
Requirements & Selection Process
(Both Scholarships)
All recipients must be based in the United States
All recipients must volunteer a minimum of 2 hours per week at Oogie Art (administrative or teaching support)
Must maintain good academic standing, attend all scheduled classes, and actively participate in Oogie Art programs
Application fee: None