High school seniors scheduled to graduate in 2010 may compete in The Art Institute of California — Orange County Scholarship Competition. First place winners are awarded half-tuition scholarships (approximately $28,000 for Associate of Science degree programs and approximately $47,000 for Bachelor of Science) to their program of choice. Second place winners will earn $10,000 and third place will win $5,000. There will be a minimum of nine first place winners, nine-second place winners and nine third place winners.

To enter the scholarship competition, you must fulfill all general competition guidelines and individual program entry requirements for the program of your choice. All entries must be postmarked by Friday, April 2, 2010.

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If you are a U.S. high school graduate or equivalent by January 2010, you may enter The Art Institute of California — Orange County High School Graduate Scholarship Competition. The first place winner will be awarded a $15,000 scholarship to his or her program of choice. The second place winner will earn $10,000 and third place will receive $5,000. Only one winner will be selected for first, second and third place.

To enter the scholarship competition, you must fulfill all general competition guidelines and individual program entry requirements for the program of your choice. All entries must be postmarked by Friday, April 2, 2010.

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If you are scheduled to graduate in June 2010 or are a past graduate from a foreign institution equivalent to a U.S. high school, you may enter The Art Institute of California — Orange County International Scholarship Competition. Winners will receive a $5,000 (first place) and $2,500 (second place) scholarship to The Art Institute of California — Orange County.

To enter the scholarship competition, you must fulfill all general competition guidelines and individual program entry requirements for the program of your choice. All entries must be postmarked by Friday, April 2, 2010.

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The Art Institutes schools and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Competition is your chance to earn a full-tuition scholarship to study graphic design with faculty and students who share your passion for color, composition and creativity. If you're a high school senior thinking of pursuing a creative education, let the theme "Life is better with art in it" inspire you to design a poster that showcases your talent. See if your work captures the imagination of the graphic design professionals who'll judge the submission based on originality, visual impact and demonstration of basic design concepts. Enter your design at one of the more than 40 Art Institutes schools, and you could move on as a local winner to the finals—and your shot at a full- or partial-tuition scholarship. Life is better with art in it, and your future will be brighter with an education from an Art Institutes school propelling it. All entries must be submitted by February 5, 2010.

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Will You Be This Year's Best Teen Chef? The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Competition is a chance for competitors from across the United States and Canada to prepare a predetermined menu and have their work judged by a panel of professional chefs. Winners earn tuition scholarships to The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, where students learn from experienced chefs in professional kitchens. To be eligible to enter the Competition submit a completed Entry & Release form by February 5, 2010.

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The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion scholarship competition is your chance to earn a fashion scholarship and get moving toward a more fashionable future. Whether you have a passion for design or for the business side of fashion, you're encouraged to enter in one of the following categories: Fashion Design or Fashion Marketing & Merchandising and Retail Management. All entries must be submitted by November 20, 2009.

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If you are planning to enroll in an associate's or bachelor's degree program at The Art Institute of California — Orange County no later than October 2010, you are eligible to enter the "Make Your Education Rock" Scholarship Competition. First-place winner will earn a $5,000 tuition scholarship and second-place winner will earn a $3,000 tuition scholarship to The Art Institute of California — Orange County. Third-place winner will receive a supply kit from the student store (approximate retail value $1,425). All entries must be received by Monday, April 20, 2010.

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The $30,000 Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a worthy high school senior who has enrolled at one of the eligible Art Institutes schools. Evelyn Keedy, a highly respected High School Admissions Representative with The Art Institutes for many years, served in several capacities at The Art Institute of Dallas before beginning her work as an Art Institutes Representative at high schools in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. She is fondly remembered for her enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to serving the students of The Art Institutes. Applications are due May 3, 2010.

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If you are planning to enroll in an associate's or bachelor's degree program at The Art Institute of California — Orange County no later than October 2010, you are eligible to enter the "I Have a Dream" Scholarship Competition. First-place winner will earn a $3,000 tuition scholarship and second place winner will earn a $2,000 tuition scholarship to The Art Institute of California — Orange County. Third-place winner will receive a supply kit from the student store (approximate retail value $1,425). All entries must be submitted by Monday, January 11, 2010.

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If you’ve ever thought about channeling your talent into a career in photography, now is the time – and this is the opportunity – to get the creative education you need. We’re looking for talented people who can tell a story in pictures. Eight original pictures, to be exact. Along with 500 to 1000 words describing what you were going for and how you approached it. This year’s theme – and your inspiration – is Storytelling Through the Lens. All entries must be submitted by March 5, 2010.

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 High School Senior Photography Competition
 High School Graduate Photography Competition

Interested in having lunch with the CEO of Blizzard Entertainment? This is your chance. Two current students and two newly enrolled students (starting school in the Summer or Fall quarters) will have the opportunity to compete for the chance to spend lunch with Blizzard Entertainment CEO, Mike Morhaime.

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Additional scholarship competitions are available such as: National Art Honor Society Scholarship, National FCCLA, Prostart (Advance Placement Credits), Prostart Invitational Prostart® State Scholarships, C-CAP Careers, SkillsUSA Championship, and The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

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