Vincent Design · National
Vincent Design Scholarship Fund
About this award
Get educational funding and a professional mentorship for your studies in graphic design or fine arts — apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Vincent Design to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous youth pursuing a career in the visual arts and want to bridge the financial gap to finish your education. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Vincent Design how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Vincent Design during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Beyond the money, you will participate in a mentorship journey with Vincent Design throughout your academic career, which continues into a post-graduation placement or practicum. Confirm with Vincent Design if there are any other GPA or enrollment requirements to keep this support. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- Studying Graphic Design, Fine Arts — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is submitting a generic collection of class assignments.
Winners instead show a curated range of work that highlights their unique Indigenous perspective and technical skill.
Include a few pieces that show your process from sketch to final design.
The biggest mistake is treating this as just a cash prize.
Winners instead treat this as a career launchpad because of the mentorship component.
Mention specifically why you want to learn from Shaun Vincent and the team at Vincent Design.