In 2006, over $2 million in scholarships / fellowships were awarded to students in the Arts at Illinois - almost 40% of students.

High School seniors applying for admission to the College of Fine and Applied Arts do not need to apply for scholarships. The College uses the admissions application as a scholarship application and automatically considers all prospective students for scholarships.

Freshman Scholarships

Need-based

Need-based scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need. In order to be considered for need-based scholarships students will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information regarding need-based aid consult the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Merit-Based Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students based on high academic achievement. These scholarships are awarded by individual colleges and departments (see below). In order to be considered for merit-based scholarships students simply need to complete the application for undergraduate admission. Eligible students will be contacted directly by the individual colleges and departments administering these awards. For additional information about non-UIUC monetary awards for academic achievement (e.g., national and independently-administered awards), visit the University of Illinois Office of Student Financial Aid Web site. Several online search services are available at no cost from this site.

For a partial list of scholarships offered in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, based on academic excellence, please see the University's Office of Admissions and Records site.