Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship

Direct application

$1,000
2 winners

Eligibility

Major
Visual Performing Arts
Education level
High school

About this scholarship

Recently accepted high school, undergraduate, or graduate students at accredited U.S. colleges majoring in art, communications, English, film, fine arts, journalism, multimedia, photography, or visual arts may apply for the Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship.

Two recipients each receive $1,000 toward tuition and academic expenses at an accredited nonprofit college, university, or vocational school in the United States.

Submit three photos (no larger than 1,000px on the longest side), a 500-word essay on your interest in photography, school financial-aid contact information, and application materials in a zip file to scholarships@greaterthangatsby.com. Greater Than Gatsby established this award to support the next generation of visual artists and content creators.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Three photographs demonstrating best work, each no larger than 1,000px on the longest side
  • Essay of at least 500 words about interest in photography and/or photography's relation to chosen career or passion
  • School financial-aid contact information
  • Application materials in one ZIP file
  • Submit three photographs demonstrating your best work (max 1,000px on longest side, 72dpi)
  • Provide personal information: full name, address, phone number
  • Provide school information: school name, school address, financial aid office phone number
  • Submit all materials in a single zip file emailed to scholarships@greaterthangatsby.com with subject line 'Gatsby Scholarship Submission – Your Name'
  • Email the ZIP file to scholarships@greaterthangatsby.com with subject line 'Gatsby Scholarship Submission – Your Name'.