Fall 2025 Cleveland Institute of Art Freshmen Merit Awards (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of March, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
CIA’s Office of Admissions offers first-time freshmen students (domestic and international) an opportunity to compete to renewable merit awards based on the strength of their portfolio and academic achievements.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
There are no set criteria for consideration but recipients typically range in the top 40% of incoming applicants.

Value of Scholarship: 
The CIA Freshman Merit Scholarships could range up to $28,000 annually.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
There is no separate scholarship application, simply apply for admission into CIA for consideration.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the CIA Freshman Scholarship Page or the International Student Page.