These unrestricted scholarships support students’ ongoing pursuit of creativity, whether it be in purchasing supplies, taking classes, or other methods. Students do not need to be nominated or apply. Winners are selected by representatives from sponsoring organizations, CPS, and the Design Museum.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago – Admission Scholarships
In partnership with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), the CPS All-City Senior Portfolio Exhibition gives high school seniors the opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to gain exposure among selected admissions representatives of various colleges and universities. Scholarship opportunities are available to those students participating in the 2024 CPS All-City Senior Portfolio Exhibition who are also admitted to SAIC for the fall 2024 academic year.
Facility Scholarship
Facility Scholarships are awarded to Elementary and High School students who demonstrate excellence in the All-City Visual Arts Exhibition.
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Facility is a place, a philosophy and an action agent that is home to Cave Studio, Faust Associates, and $oundsuit$shop. By sponsoring this scholarship, the Facility Foundation can reach deep into communities, employing the collective powers of art and design as a means to empowerment and social change.
Design Museum of Chicago Scholarship
Part of the cost of every Design Museum Membership supports this scholarship, which is awarded to elementary and high school students who demonstrate exceptional originality and voice in their submission to the All-City Visual Arts Exhibition.
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Founded in 2012, the Design Museum of Chicago produces free, short-term exhibitions, engaging public programming, and robust partnerships. We exist to educate, inspire, and foster innovation, and change how people, their families, and communities experience and engage with the world. We celebrate the breadth of design, creators and disciplines, contextualize the significance of design throughout society, and connect diverse cultures and perspectives.
50,000feet Scholarship
50,000feet Scholarships are awarded to students demonstrating excellence in the in the Advanced Arts Program.
Made in honor of 50,000feet’s staff and clients, the scholarship supports students and their families with financial resources to pursue their passion for the arts. Investing in public art education allows us to promote creativity and appreciation of the arts with more students at critical points in their lives and encourage essential skills in communication, problem-solving, emotional intelligence and self expression.
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50,000feet is an independent global brand consultancy and creative agency that develops integrated experiences for some of the world’s most respected brands. The designers, writers, and strategists at 50k that selected these scholarship winners noticed that students demonstrated so much talent within their media of choice to express themselves.
Are you interested in making a contribution to this scholarship fund? Please contact Tanner Woodford at tanner@designchicago.org to discuss.
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