Web Design Scholarships
Challenge yourself Creatively, Work in Graphics and Site Development
Web design may begin with a basic knowledge of art history and graphic design, but it surely does not end there. Websites are no longer static standalones in cyber space. They are dynamic and knit together with an array of technologies that require constant attention and skill to develop and operate.
Today's web design professional will not only have the computer graphic skills to compete with other designers, but a solid knowledge base of common programming and scripting languages is a necessity. While Dreamweaver will do a lot of the HTML for you, it is imperative you know how to hack the HTML and design with CSS.
You may also be required to become proficient in databases, blogs, RSS, search engine optimization, and concepts of online marketing and e-commerce. Many work environments will expect fast-paced work with an ability to adapt to client needs.
Scholarships
The Art Institute of California is just one of dozens of art schools students may choose in which to pursue a degree in web design. The winner of the Technology Student Association Competition may choose whatever art school they would like and this would be high on the list. The TSAC student winners compete for $5,000 in scholarship money to put toward school.
Web Warrior Scholarship awards a student enrolled in a web design program a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants compete by crafting a winning essay. Thomson Course Technology funds the scholarship.
Web design students enrolled in Corcoran College of Art and Design have the option to explore any of the following scholarships available through the school:
- Dean's Scholarship may earn you up to $4,000 as an undergraduate.
- Academic Achievement Award goes to only the most outstanding GPA on campus. Up to $8,000.
- President's Award is designated for first-year and transfer students. This award is $8,000.
- Scholastic Art Awards offer up to $1,000 for academically outstanding work.
- Corcoran College of Art and Design Scholarship is awarded to non-traditional students. Applicants must excel academically. Up to $3500 is available.
- Nearly two-dozen endowed scholarships are available through the school, as well. Request a current list.
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) funds a RID Outstanding Web Design Award. The scholarship recognizes an exemplary chapter web site design and awards up to $300 for the winner.
Savannah College of Art and Design funds the following scholarships:
- Frances Larkin McCommon Scholarship awards up to $15,000 to students whose work has been recognized nationally.
- Artistic Honors Scholarships also give awards to students whose work has been recognized as outstanding in a number of national awards. Up to $15,000 available.
- Atlanta College of Art Scholars Award is given to students for academic and artistic merit. GPAs of 3.5 are required and student work must be outstanding.
- Combined Honors Scholarships recognizes only the most meritorious students all around. Awards are up to $10,000.
AFCEA Graphic Design Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students in a web design or computer graphics program working full-time toward a degree. Student work must be exemplary to qualify for the $2,000. Applicants must also attach a letter of recommendation from an outside source.
