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  1. 01
    ResearchSelective

    Year-long paid youth program connecting arts education, environmental science, community engagement and informal teaching.

    📍 NY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 9–12
    Visual ArtsEnvironmental ScienceEducation
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  2. 02
    CompetitionSelective

    International student creative awards across graphic design, film, animation, and social impact.

    📍 Global⏱ Not confirmed📅 272 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    Architecture & DesignVisual Arts
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  3. 03
    Japan Cartoonists Association
    All-Japan Manga Competition (Youth)
    CompetitionSelective

    Youth-open division of the Japan Cartoonists Association's annual manga award.

    📍 Japan (submissions welcome globally)⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Sep 2026
    Visual ArtsCreative Writing
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  4. 04
    LA County Department of Arts and Culture
    Bloomberg Arts Internship — Los Angeles County
    ResearchSelective

    Students work at arts and cultural organizations while completing intensive college-readiness training, professional development, mentorship and career preparation.

    📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grade 12
    Visual ArtsFilm & MediaMusic
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  5. 05
    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
    Design Hive
    ResearchSelective

    Paid youth-led design initiative where students collaborate with professional designers, create projects and develop public programming. The 2027 cohort runs January–June.

    📍 NY⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Paid stipend🎓 Grades 11–12
    Architecture & DesignVisual Arts
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  6. 06
    California Water Service
    A Splash of Creativity
    ResearchSelective

    Students submit original artwork addressing water conservation and local California water issues for statewide recognition and awards.

    📍 CA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Visual ArtsEnvironmental ScienceSustainability
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  7. 07
    Montana Department of Revenue, Cannabis & Alcohol Regulation Division
    Alcohol Responsibility Matters Scholarship
    ResearchSelective

    Montana seniors submit original artwork plus a short artist statement about responsible alcohol consumption. The 2026 cycle awarded five one-time $2,000 scholarships and was the program's third annual competition.

    📍 MT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 12
    Visual ArtsPublic Health
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  8. 08
    Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation
    Ana Maria Samaniego Scholarship in the Arts
    ResearchHighly Selective

    $1,000 scholarship for an LCPS senior planning to major in the arts at a New Mexico college or university.

    📍 NM⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 12
    Visual Arts
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  9. 09
    Arkansas State University / Arkansas Department of Education
    Arkansas Governor's School
    Summer ProgramSelective

    A five-week residential program for high-achieving high school students in Arkansas focused on math, science, and the arts.

    📍 Russellville, AR⏱ 5 weeks📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 11✓ Checked Aug 2026
    MathCreative WritingVisual ArtsPhysics
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  10. 10
    Carnegie Mellon University
    Art
    Pre-CollegeHighly Selective

    Pre-College Art program at Carnegie Mellon University.

    📍 Pittsburgh, PA⏱ Not confirmed📅 150 days left💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12✓ Checked Aug 2026
    Visual Arts
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  11. 11
    Mississippi State University Extension Service
    Art Doing Its Part
    ResearchSelective

    Mississippi high-school students create artwork, slogans, and short reflections explaining connections between litter and waterway pollution. The statewide contest highlights regional environmental challenges and uses winning work in public-awareness campaigns.

    📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Visual ArtsEnvironmental ScienceSustainability
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  12. 12
    University of Central Arkansas
    Art, Geometry and Modular Design STEAM Camp
    ResearchSelective

    Students connect geometry, spatial reasoning, paper folding and geometric construction to build three-dimensional and collaborative installations.

    📍 AR⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grade 9
    MathVisual ArtsArchitecture & Design
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  13. 13
    NCSSM-Durham
    Blue Mirror
    ResearchSelective

    Primarily student-run art and literature journal publishing creative writing and visual work from NCSSM students multiple times each year.

    📍 NC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 11–12
    Creative WritingLiteratureVisual Arts
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  14. 14
    Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
    Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest
    ResearchSelective

    Mississippi students depict native fish or wildlife species through original artwork. Winners receive gift cards, publication in Mississippi Outdoors, and display on MDWFP platforms.

    📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Visual ArtsBiologyEnvironmental Science
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  15. 15
    Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
    Carnegie Museum Teen Volunteer Assistants
    ResearchSelective

    Teen placements across Carnegie Museum of Art, Natural History and Powdermill programs.

    📍 PA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Eligibility not confirmed
    Visual Arts
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  16. 16
    Western Governors' Foundation
    Celebrate the West — Idaho
    ResearchSelective

    High-school students create artwork inspired by their western state and compete first for state recognition and then regional awards.

    📍 ID⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Visual Arts
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  17. 17
    Connecticut Office of the State Treasurer
    CHET Dream Big! Competition
    ResearchSelective

    Connecticut students submit an essay, video or artwork addressing their aspirations or how they can help their community, competing for CHET college-savings awards.

    📍 CT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Creative WritingVisual ArtsEducation
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  18. 18
    ResearchSelective

    Volunteers age 15+ can assist with museum programs, summer camps, student activities and drop-in STEAM experiences involving art, culture and science.

    📍 NH⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    EducationVisual Arts
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  19. 19
    Delaware Court of Chancery
    Court of Chancery Legal Art Contest
    ResearchSelective

    Students interpret a legal theme through an essay, poem, visual artwork or musical composition. The 2026 theme was "Equity: What Does it Mean to You?"

    📍 DE⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    LawVisual ArtsCreative Writing
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  20. 20
    Jackson State University Margaret Walker Center
    Creative Arts & Scholarly Engagement (CASE) Festival
    ResearchSelective

    High-school students submit and present essays, poetry, spoken word, fiction, performing arts, or visual art before audiences of students and professors during this annual interdisciplinary festival.

    📍 MS⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Creative WritingVisual ArtsHistory
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  21. 21
    Temple University
    Creative Scholars
    ResearchSelective

    Year-long full-scholarship Saturday art/design program for Philadelphia students with financial need.

    📍 PA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 10, 12
    Visual ArtsArchitecture & Design
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  22. 22
    Iowa State University College of Design
    Creators of Tomorrow
    ResearchSelective

    Students interested in art, planning, and design complete a hands-on multidisciplinary project, interact with design professionals and current students, tour campus, and receive college and financial-aid guidance. The one-day program is free and offered in spring and fall.

    📍 IA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–12
    Architecture & DesignVisual Arts
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  23. 23
    Maine Community Foundation
    Daniel Cardillo Charitable Fund
    ResearchSelective

    Maine young people needing financial assistance can receive support to pursue meaningful artistic, academic, athletic, vocational, or experiential opportunities outside traditional school.

    📍 ME⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    EducationVisual Arts
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  24. 24
    State of Delaware / University of Delaware
    Delaware Governor's School for Excellence
    ResearchSelective

    Highly selective residential program with academic and visual/performing-arts tracks. Students study subjects including humanities, government, science, economics and the arts with UD faculty.

    📍 DE⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–11
    HumanitiesVisual ArtsPolitical Science
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    ResearchSelective

    Montana students create an original sticker design intended to inspire other high-school students. Awards range from $500 to $1,500, with additional funding for the winning students' school or community art programs.

    📍 MT⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 9–12
    Visual ArtsArchitecture & Design
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    ResearchSelective

    Free residential design program for North Carolina students with limited access to design education; participants complete an interdisciplinary studio project.

    📍 NC⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Free🎓 Grades 10–12
    Architecture & DesignVisual Arts
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    The College of New Jersey
    2D Animation Camp
    ResearchModerate

    Students create an animated short while learning professional animation techniques. 2026 cost: $800 commuter/$1,200 residential.

    📍 NJ⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    Film & MediaVisual Arts
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  28. 28
    University of Georgia
    3D Animation
    ResearchModerate

    Students learn modeling and animation in Autodesk Maya and build original 3D assets while exploring applications in film, game development and design.

    📍 GA⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    Film & MediaVisual ArtsArchitecture & Design
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  29. 29
    Indiana University Cinema Academy
    Animation Academy
    ResearchModerate

    Students use professional software and equipment to explore digital animation techniques used in film, television, and games.

    📍 IN⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 9–12
    Film & MediaVisual Arts
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    Montclair State University
    Animation and VFX
    ResearchModerate

    Pre-college intensive in animation and visual-effects production.

    📍 NJ⏱ Not confirmed📅 Deadline not announced yet — check the program site💰 Has a cost🎓 Grades 10–12
    Film & MediaVisual Arts
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