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A person painting on a canvas with a brush and palette, wearing a striped shirt and a patterned shawl draped over their shoulders.

$2,500 Congressional Black Caucus Visual Arts Scholarship, Due: 3/27

March 16, 2026

Background: The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship supports students who love creating art and want to turn their creativity into a career. This award helps students studying areas like architecture, graphic design, photography, fashion, painting, and more. Students who apply should show talent in visual arts and a passion for using their creativity to make a difference.


Eligibility:
🇺🇸 U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
🎓 High school senior or current undergraduate/graduate student enrolled full-time
🎨 Pursuing a degree in visual arts (architecture, design, photography, etc.)
📊 Minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale)
🌍 Demonstrates leadership and community involvement

Requirements:
📝 Complete the 2-part online application
🎥 Submit a video personal statement
🖼️ Provide up to 5 images of your creative work (preferably themed)
🎬 Submit a video sample for non-illustration concentrations
💌 1 letter of recommendation
📄 Upload transcript(s) (unofficial accepted)
📑 Submit a resume with work experience, activities, honors, and service

Scholarship Amount:
💰 $2,500

Deadline:
📅 March 27, 2026


APPLY HERE


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