The Iowa Scholarship for the Arts supports the development of outstanding high school seniors who excel in the arts and are enrolled in accredited educational programs leading to careers in the arts.
Donor Name: Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Scholarship
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Iowa Scholarship for the Arts program is administered by the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). Through the program, IEDA provides support to outstanding high school seniors who excel in the arts and are enrolled in accredited educational programs leading to careers in the arts.
Funding Information
Scholarships in the amount of $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Current Iowa resident who will graduate from an Iowa high school during the 2025-2026 school year and has displayed proven artistic ability in the areas of music, dance, visual arts, theatre, folklife or literature; and
- Accepted as a full-time undergraduate student at a fully accredited Iowa college or university with a major in at least one of the following areas of study: music, dance, visual arts, theatre, folklife, or literature.
For more information, visit EDFA.
