Art Scholarship Opportunities

Learn more about how to earn and apply for academic scholarships through the Art Department.

Art Scholarships

Students work on paintings in Sally Ellis' watercolor class.

To make things simpler, the Art Department has updated how Art Talent Awards work. These include:

One Deadline: All art majors—new, transfer, and continuing students—have the same application deadline.
Full Academic Year: Awards cover two semesters of the upcoming academic year.
Credit Requirements: You must take at least 12 credits. If you take 6–11.5 credits, your award will be reduced.
GPA Requirement: You need a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA to qualify.
Credit Limit: You must have fewer than 140 total credits to apply.
Semester Selection: On your application, choose the two semesters you'll attend. Changes can't be made after awards are given.
Award Limits: Scholarships cannot exceed the total cost of tuition.

How to Apply

All art majors can apply for a limited number of partial-tuition awards. To apply:

Fill out the scholarship application
Submit a portfolio by the deadline

Portfolio reviews are held once a year, and awards are given for the following academic year.

Due Date for 2026–2027 Scholarship Applications: February 17^th, 2026 at 5:00 pm MST by email (see attached portfolio submission guidelines).

Portfolios must be received in the Art Office by due date. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Portfolio Application & Deadlines (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions concerning the Department of Art, e-mail us at:

art_dept@byui.edu or call us at (208) 496-4900.

If my son or daughter is serving a mission and would like to apply for a scholarship, what do I do?

You can submit a portfolio for an incoming freshman or for a continuing (returning) student by following the same steps as those shown on our Talent Scholarship Information page.

If I receive a scholarship, but plan on serving a mission, will my scholarship be held for me when I return?

Yes, your scholarship can be held for you until you return. Follow the steps below to make sure your scholarship will be held for you.

Contact the Department of Art office so that we can note this in your record.
Write or e-mail us a month before the start of the semester you plan to return. This will allow us to have your scholarship ready when you return.

After submitting a portfolio, when and how will I hear back from the Department of Art about my application?

Our Department will notify you by mail approximately three weeks following the review date. Please do not call the Department office prior to that time.

I'll be visiting the BYU-Idaho campus and would like to know if I could meet with the Department Chair or Art instructor?

Please call or e-mail us at the numbers shown below. Let us know the day and time you will be here and what emphasis area you are considering. We will then make an appointment with the appropriate instructor for you.