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Scholarships & Grants

Academy Scholarships

The New York Academy is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current student in accordance with the law. It is the policy of the Academy not to discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin or any other protected category in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other Academy-sponsored programs and activities.

New York Academy of Art scholarships are highly competitive. Factors such as but not limited to a student’s diversity of ideas and cultural content are considered when awarding. Please take the time to submit application materials that represent your accomplishments. To receive consideration for merit scholarships, applicants must submit their applications and supporting materials by the posted deadline (early consideration or regular decision).

Notification and application deadlines vary for each award. Please read scholarship requirements and deadlines carefully.  If you have additional questions, please email admissions@nyaa.edu or the Financial Aid office fa@nyaa.edu.

Open to international artists

 

CFA Scholarships

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Academy Merit Scholarship ♦

Applicants to the CFA program demonstrating merit are eligible to apply for scholarship awards. Academy Merit Scholarships for CFA students range from $1,000 – $18,000. Applicants must complete the admissions application by the filing deadline to be considered for Academy scholarships. Award amounts are distributed in the form of tuition remission. In its distribution of scholarships, the Academy does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin or physical handicap.

New York Academy of Art scholarships are highly competitive. Please take the time to submit application materials that represent your accomplishments.  If you have additional questions, please email admissions@nyaa.edu.

MFA First-year Scholarships & Awards

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President's Scholars ♦

The President’s Scholars Program is the highest award for entering MFA candidates. President’s Scholars receive a $30,000 award for the first year of study in the form of tuition reduction. Awards are for one year and are renewable based on the Academy’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Application & Deadlines

All Early Consideration deadline applicants will be considered for the President’s Scholar Award. Those who demonstrate a compelling case for financial aid and meet application standards will qualify for consideration for the scholarship.

The Academy reserves the right to award 0-2 awards annually.

Applicants will be notified of awards in the letter of acceptance.

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Academy Merit Scholarship ♦

Students demonstrating merit may receive annual scholarship awards of up to $20,000 if eligible. Completed admission applications are reviewed, graded and ranked by the Scholarship Committee. Award amounts are deducted from the student’s tuition bill. Awards are for one year and are renewable based on the Academy’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Decisions to renew or upgrade existing awards or grant new awards to continuing students not formerly awarded are made by the Scholarship Committee during the spring semester. The Academy reserves the right to adjust scholarship in the event you are awarded any other substantial scholarship support.

Application & Deadlines

All MFA applicants for the Early Consideration or Regular Decision deadlines are considered. All application materials must be complete and submitted online or postmarked by application deadline.

Applicants will be notified of awards in the letter of acceptance.

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Drawing Scholar Award ♦

Applicants to the MFA Drawing program are eligible to apply for the  Drawing Scholar Award on the basis of academic excellence as demonstrated by the admissions portfolio and commitment to drawing. Awards range from $5,000 – $10,000. The Drawing Scholar Award is renewable based on the Academy’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Application & Deadlines

• MFA Application must be completed by the Early Consideration or Regular Decision deadlines.
• Applicants will be notified of awards in the letter of acceptance.

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Sculpture Scholar Award ♦

Applicants to the MFA Sculpture program are eligible to apply for the  Sculpture Scholar Award on the basis of academic excellence as demonstrated by the admissions portfolio and commitment to drawing. Awards range from $5,000 – $10,000. The Sculpture Scholar Award is renewable based on the Academy’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.

Application & Deadlines

• MFA Application must be completed by the Early Consideration or Regular Decision deadlines.
• Applicants will be notified of awards in the letter of acceptance.

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LCU Student Housing Assistance Grant for Women ♦

The New York Academy of Art and the Ladies Christian Union annually support housing scholarships of up to $5,000 for entering students demonstrating excellence and financial need. Domestic students must complete their FAFSA as part of the application process. International students must complete the International Student Need Assessment Form. For more information please contact Admissions at admissions@nyaa.edu.

Application & Deadlines

• All MFA applicants who identify as female are eligible to apply. All application materials must be complete and submitted online through the portal. Please click here for application instructions.

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Lyme Academy Scholarship ♦

The New York Academy of Art is pleased to offer a $10,000 Lyme Academy College of Arts scholarship. Scholarship applicants must hold a Lyme Academy Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or be in their final semester of study and demonstrate excellence in their New York Academy of Art application. Excellence is demonstrated by the quality of the materials submitted as part of the application for admission. Submission of an official transcript confirming award of a BFA degree from Lyme Academy is required.

Applicants who have received a degree from Lyme are automatically considered for this scholarship with no separate application required.

Application & Deadlines

• All MFA applicants from Lyme Academy for the the Early Consideration or Regular Decision deadlines are considered.
• The New York Academy of Art reserves the right not to award a scholarship if there are no competitive applicants from Lyme in a particular year.
• Scholarships may be renewed for the second year of the MFA based on first year academic performance.

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Marist College Scholarship ♦

The New York Academy of Art is pleased to offer a $10,000 Marist College Scholarship. Scholarship applicants must hold a Marist College Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or be in their final semester of study and demonstrate excellence in their New York Academy of Art application. Excellence is demonstrated by the quality of the materials submitted as part of the application for admission. Submission of an official transcript confirming award of a BFA degree from Marist is required. Applicants who have received a degree from Marist College are automatically considered for this scholarship with no separate application required.

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SURP Teaching Assistantship Volunteer Program ♦

First-year MFA students in good academic standing are eligible to apply for a volunteer teaching assistantship position in the Academy’s Summer Undergraduate Residency Program. This opportunity provides Academy MFA students with valuable teaching experience during the summer following their first year of study. In turn, Academy SURP instructors are provided with a teaching assistant to support the tutorial component of the curriculum and the operations of the classroom. Successful applicants will be matched with Academy instructors, based on their application, experience in a particular discipline and other considerations. Please note: all SURP classes will take place in-person in the classroom. This is not a virtual position.

DESCRIPTION

The TA’s core responsibility is to assist the primary instructor through the reinforcement of material covered during studio sessions.

Responsibilities include:

  • Taking attendance at instructed, and makeup class sessions.
  • Conducting research and gathering materials as assigned by instructor.
  • Management of props, including the checking out, setup, cleanup and storage of props and lighting.
  • Pre-class and post-class set-up/take down including easel, stool, and taboret placement and return. This requires arriving to class early for setup and staying late for breakdown. Please expect to take 30-45 minutes before and after class for these responsibilities.
  • Overall class management – including timing of models and working as an intermediary between the class, instructor and model(s).
  • Maintain a safe, punctual and efficient work environment. This will include aiding in monitoring and enforcing Covid safety precautions in the classroom.
  • Contributing to discussions and critiques in tandem with instructor.

Please note that additional services will vary according to the demands of individual instructors and the curriculum. TAs may not apply for or be assigned to classes in which they may have a conflict of interest. TAs will not participate in student assessment or grading which is the sole responsibility of the instructor. TAs may not apply for or be assigned to classes in which they may have a conflict of interest.

All application materials must be complete and submitted online through the portal. Please click here for application instructions.

MFA Second-year Scholarships

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Academy Service Scholar Awards ♦

MFA students entering their second year of study are eligible to apply for this award of $5,000. This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence as demonstrated by first-year performance at the Academy, community engagement and leadership and vested interest in the public programs of the Academy. The Academy reserves the right to award 0-3 awards annually.

Service Scholars are required to support the Admissions Department 5 hours per week and must be on call 5 hours per week for tours. In addition, service scholars assist with Academy events held by the Admissions and Recruitment department, including but not limited to: Facebook Live, Orientation and Open House events. Scholars who are unable to meet the requirements of their award or who miss three appointments will lose their scholarship.

All application materials must be complete and submitted online through the portal. Please click here for application instructions.

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Academics Service Scholar Award ♦

MFA students entering their second year of study are eligible to apply for this award of $5,000. This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence as demonstrated by first-year performance at the Academy, and proficiency in organizational and administrative projects. The Academy reserves the right to award 0-1 awards annually.

The Academics Scholar is required to support the Student Services Department 5 hours per week and must be on call 2 hours per week for building events and programming. The Academics scholar assists with Academy events held by the Student Services department, including but not limited to: Wednesday Talks at the Academy, lunch lectures, Quality Assurance meetings, offsite student events, and others. Scholars who are unable to meet the requirements of their award or who miss three appointments will lose their scholarship.

If you have any questions, please contact Noelle Timmons ntimmons@nyaa.edu

All application materials must be complete and submitted online through the portal. Please click here for application instructions.

 

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Exhibition Scholar Awards ♦

MFA Students entering their second year of study are eligible to apply for the Exhibition Service Scholarship ($5,000-$10,000 in the form of tuition reduction). The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence demonstrated by first-year performance at the Academy, financial need and interest in Academy programs, exhibitions and events. This position calls for experience handling art and entails working with the Exhibitions and Events teams throughout the Academic Year (Sept 1 – June 1). The Academy reserves the right to award 0-2 awards annually.

All application materials must be complete and submitted online through the portal. Please click here for application instructions.

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Patrons Scholarship Awards ♦

Patrons Scholarship awards are sponsored by Trustees and supporters of the Academy. MFA students currently enrolled in their first year of study are eligible to apply for these patron selected merit scholarships. Awards range from $2,000 – $10,000 and are granted in the form of tuition remission for the second year of study. The number of available scholarships varies annually.

All application materials must be complete and submitted online through the portal. Please click here for application instructions.

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SURP Administrative Internship ♦

About the Program

The Summer Undergraduate Residency Program is a 4-week residency program for talented current and recent undergraduate students. Students accepted into the program live in NYU dorms, work in Academy studios and study in Academy classrooms. They study five courses designed to explore theories and techniques of contemporary figuration. Two sessions are offered each summer in June and July. For more information on the Summer Undergraduate Residency Program and important dates please visitnyaa.edu/continuing-studies/summer-undergraduate-residency

Description

The SURP Administrative Internship offers one graduating Academy student the chance to gain valuable paid work experience in arts administration. The intern will act as administrative support to the Continuing Studies (CS) administrative team and mentor support to SURP students at the New York Academy of Art. The intern will be required to work 20 hours per week at the Academy and will receive compensation for their work. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview with the Continuing Studies team. Questions? Email cs@nyaa.edu.

Summer 2022 Internship Dates: May 28, 2024 to August 10, 2024

“Working with the Continuing Studies team for the SURP program was an exciting way to gain valuable arts administration skills while building relationships with art students from all over the world. Attending and helping with events for the students and seeing their eagerness to learn made the internship such a fulfilling experience.“  

– Sophia Weisensel, SURP Administrative Intern ‘21

Expectations

The intern will work closely with the Director of Continuing Studies, Assistant Director of Continuing Studies, and Continuing Studies Assistant on general administrative needs of the SURP program, liaise with SURP faculty, and act as mentor/point of contact and coordinator of activities for SURP students. The intern will also aid in organization and hosting of SURP events and project-specific needs. The intern will act as an ambassador for the New York Academy of Art and its programs to SURP students and visitors.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the SURP Administrative Internship you must be a current second-year student in the MFA program at the New York Academy of Art in good academic standing and on track to graduate in May.

Experience and Required Skills

  • Responsible and reliable with the ability to self-manage
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to maintain effective and organized email correspondence
  • Positive, welcoming demeanor; capacity to act as an ambassador for the New York Academy of Art and its programs
  • Well-organized, capable of adapting to changing circumstances and needs of SURP students
  • Capacity to work independently as well as within a team
  • Previous administrative experience an asset
  • Previous experience in liaison or mentor setting an asset

Application Process

Login to the Academy Portal to submit your application: nyaa.force.com/portal/s/scholarship-applications

Application Deadline: March 15

  • Please upload your Cover Letter and Resume as a single pdf file. In your cover letter, please indicate your interest and related experience in working in Arts Administration, as well as a description of how this internship would make an impact on your transition from being a student at the Academy.
  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview with the Continuing Studies team.

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SURP Faculty Award ♦

The New York Academy of Art offers teaching opportunities in the Summer Undergraduate Residency Program (SURP).  SURP is a 4-week residency program for recent graduates and talented Bachelor’s degree candidates. Students accepted into the program live in NYU dormitories, work in Academy studios and study in Academy classrooms. Five courses are offered each summer and designed to explore theories and techniques of contemporary figurative art practice. Two sessions are offered each summer. Please visit the SURP page for details. Recipients will teach one of the courses listed below.

This opportunity will afford the successful applicant with valuable teaching experience, knowledge in syllabus and lesson plan development, and the opportunity to document a body of student work for future pedagogical application. Pay rate of $35 per contact hour.

Drawing: Exploration of the Human Form

This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to represent the human form in pictorial space, a skill that is critical to all artists. Emphasis is placed on gaining an in-depth understanding of the body’s underlying geometry and anatomical structure. Students will be working from the live model to create perceptual, naturalistic drawings, learning about the characteristic contours of muscles and how body parts move in relation to one another and to the picture plane. Course meets once a week for 6 hours, 4 sessions for 24 contact hours.

Dialogues in Painting: Traditional Materials

This course examines the practical application of indirect painting techniques from historical and contemporary practice. Students will paint from the live model exploring the warm/cool palette, the dead palette and chromatic palette approach to tonal structure and color theory. Emphasis in this course is on analytical seeing/interpreting of form. Course meets once a week for 6 hours, 4 sessions for 24 contact hours.

Sculpting the Figure: Perceptual Modeling

This course addresses the challenge of sculpting the human figure from observation, in combination with a systematic study of the largely invisible underlying structure of the figure. Initial instruction promotes analytical seeing and interpretation. Exploration of linear and volumetric systems of proportion supports the architectonic organization in the realization of the figure through the process of modeling. Course meets once a week for 6 hours, 4 sessions for 24 contact hours.

Cultural Studies: Museums, Galleries, Artist Studios

This course is an exploration of the immense and historically significant collection of art that is centered in New York. Using the rich diversity of museums and galleries in the New York City area, this course provides the student with the opportunity to explore many of the city’s art centers and learn visual research techniques to aid in the development of his or her own work. Course meets once a week for 6 hours, 4 sessions for 24 contact hours.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Attendance at faculty orientation
  • Development of syllabus and individual lesson plans that address stated learning outcomes
  • Professional delivery of content through lectures, demonstrations, discussion and critique
  • Orderly operation and maintenance of the classroom

All application materials must be complete and submitted online through the portal. Please click here for application instructions.

MFA Alumni Scholarships

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Nicolas V Sanchez Scholarship ♦

Founded by Nicolas V Sanchez (MFA 2013, Chubb Fellow 2014), the Nicolas V Sanchez Award provides a $5,000 scholarship to an MFA student of Latinx heritage. The scholarship will be awarded based on excellence as demonstrated through the application. The scholarship is distributed over the two years of study in the form of tuition remission. The Academy reserves the right to award 0-1 scholarships annually.

Application & Eligibility

All MFA students of Latinx heritage are eligible to apply to the Nicolas V Sanchez Scholarship. All application materials must be complete and submitted online through the portal. Please click here for application instructions. Please use the “Patron Scholarship” form.

SURP Scholarships

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Academy Merit Scholarship ♦

Academy Merit Scholarships for Summer Residency students range from $500-$2,750 and cover tuition and fees for participants. The Academy grants three residency participants in each session a full-tuition scholarship in the amount of $2,750. Full-scholarship recipients are responsible for housing and transportation fees. All applicants are considered for scholarships based on the quality of their application materials and portfolio.

Emergency Grants & Support

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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III ARP Student Emergency Grants

09/30/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III ARP Student Emergency Grants (Final)

HEERF III under American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 05/20/2021. The Academy used received $46,327 funds under CRRSAA Section 314 (c) (3) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants III to students. The estimated total number of the eligible students to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants III at The New York Academy of Art was 170. The total amount of the students who received Emergency Financial Aid Grants III is 92.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds III can be used for any component of Cost of Attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus such as:

  • Tuition
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Housing
  • Health care (including mental health care)
  • Child-care
  • Art supplies
  • Utilities
  • Transportation
  • Loss of employment
  • Reduced income

All students who are or were enrolled on or after March 2020 (during COVID19) are eligible, including international students.

Each eligible student who applied for Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III received $503.55 via check on 07/13/2021.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu

 

08/17/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III CARES Institutional Portion (Final)

The Federal Cares Act funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 05/20/2021 and processed draw down on 08/13/2021. The Academy used $46,327 received under CRRSAA Section 314 (c) to partially cover faculty and staff payroll expenses for 05/31/2021 pay cycle and for evidence-based practices to monitor and suppress coronavirus in accordance with public health guidelines.

07/13/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III ARP Student Emergency Grants (Final)

HEERF III under American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 05/20/2021. The Academy used received $46,327 funds under CRRSAA Section 314 (c) (3) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants III to students. The estimated total number of the eligible students to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants III at The New York Academy of Art was 170. The total amount of the students who received Emergency Financial Aid Grants III is 92.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds III can be used for any component of Cost of Attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus such as:

  • Tuition
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Housing
  • Health care (including mental health care)
  • Child-care
  • Art supplies
  • Utilities
  • Transportation
  • Loss of employment
  • Reduced income

All students who are or were enrolled on or after March 2020 (during COVID19) are eligible, including international students.

Each eligible student who applied for Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III received $503.55 via check on 07/13/2021.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu

 

06/10/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III ARP Student Emergency Grants

HEERF III under American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 05/20/2021. The Academy intends to use received $46,327  funds under CRRSAA Section 314 (c) (3) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants III to students. The estimated total number of the eligible students to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants III at The New York Academy of Art is 170. The total amount of the students who received Emergency Financial Aid Grants III will be posted after 06/29/2021.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds III can be used for any component of Cost of Attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus such as:

  • Tuition
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Housing
  • Health care (including mental health care)
  • Child-care
  • Art supplies
  • Utilities
  • Transportation
  • Loss of employment
  • Reduced income

The process to apply is simple and open to all eligible students. All students who are or were enrolled on or after March 2020 (during COVID19) are eligible, including international students.

Emergency Financial Aid Grants III amount will be announced after 06/29/2021.

Please complete your application before  06/29/2021 by clicking here https://forms.gle/Px6jqhSvXrea87HcA

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu

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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II

06/30/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Quarterly Report (Final)

The Federal Cares Act funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 01/19/2021. The Academy used $19,932 received under CRRSAA Section 314 (a) (1) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants II to students. The estimated total number of the eligible students to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants II at The New York Academy of Art was 73. The total amount of the eligible students who applied and received Emergency Financial Aid Grants II is 45.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II was established to help support hardship students who might be experiencing challenges such as:

  • Child-care
  • Course materials
  • Food
  • Health care
  • Housing
  • Technology

Each eligible student who applied for Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II
CARES Act Student Emergency Grant received $442.94.

Emergency Financial Aid Grants were provided to students via checks on 03/15/2021.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu.

03/30/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II CARES Institutional Portion (Final)

The Federal Cares Act funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 01/19/2021 and processed draw down on 03/30/2021. The Academy used $30,093 received under CRRSAA Section 314 (c) to partially cover faculty and staff payroll expenses for 03/31/2021 pay cycle.

3/15/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II CARES Act Student Emergency Grant (Final)

The Federal Cares Act funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 01/19/2021. The Academy used $19,932 received under CRRSAA Section 314 (a) (1) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants II to students. The estimated total number of the eligible students to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants II at The New York Academy of Art is 73. The total amount of the eligible students who applied and received Emergency Financial Aid Grants II is 45.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II was established to help support hardship students who might be experiencing challenges such as:

  • Child-care
  • Course materials
  • Food
  • Health care
  • Housing
  • Technology

Each eligible student who applied for Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II
CARES Act Student Emergency Grant received $442.94.

Emergency Financial Aid Grants were provided to students via checks on 03/15/2021.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu.

 

2/15/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Grant II under CRRSAA section 314 (a) (1) is a part of the Federal Government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. It provides $200-$400 emergency grants for eligible students (US Citizens and Permanent Residents currently enrolled in the CFA or MFA programs) to help cover education-related expenses caused by the COVID-19. The application process is very simple and should not take more than 5-10 mins of your time. Please see full description and eligibility requirements below.

To apply for the grant, please complete the application form by February 22, 2021:

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II
CARES Act Student Emergency Grant

The Federal Cares Act funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 01/19/2021. The Academy intends to use $19,932 received under CRRSAA Section 314 (a) (1) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants II to students. The estimated total number of the eligible students to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants II at The New York Academy of Art is 73. The total amount of the students who received Emergency Financial Aid Grants II will be posted shortly.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II was established to help support hardship students who might be experiencing challenges such as:

  • Child-care
  • Course materials
  • Food
  • Health care
  • Housing
  • Technology

The process to apply is simple and open to all eligible students. Students who are or could be eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), may receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants. If a student has filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), then the student has demonstrated eligibility to participate in the programs under Section 484 the HEA. Students who have not filed but who are eligible to file a FAFSA also may receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants. Students must be currently enrolled in MFA or CFA programs. The criteria to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants II include:

  • U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen (Green Card holder)
  • Registration with Selective Services (If the student is male)
  • High school diploma, GED, or completion of high school in an approved Homeschool setting
  • Have Social Security Number
  • Not owe an overpayment on Title IV grants or loans
  • Not be in default on a Title IV loan
  • Not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale
  • Maintain a cumulative of GPA 3.0 or above

Each eligible student will receive $200 – $400 under CRRSAA Section 314 (a) (1).

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu

 

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New York Academy of Art International Student Emergency Grant II ♦

02/15/2021

New York Academy of Art International Student Emergency Grant II is established by the New York Academy of Art to support eligible international students (currently enrolled in the CFA or MFA programs) facing short-term financial emergencies. With the funds, the Academy provides emergency grants of $200 – $400 to eligible students to help cover education-related expenses caused by the COVID-19. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that students are facing new, unexpected expenses and financial needs.

To apply for the grant, please complete the application form by February 22, 2021:

If you have any question, please email Anna Skutelnikova at  fa@nyaa.edu

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Artists' Fellowship

The Artists’ Fellowship provides emergency aid to professional fine artists and their families in times of sickness, natural disaster, bereavement or unexpected extreme hardship. At this time, we are temporarily limiting relief and assistance applications to those qualified applicants who are dealing with immediate MEDICAL emergencies and their aftermaths.

 

artistsfellowship.org/

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Artist Relief

Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists.

artistrelief.org

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The Haven Foundation

The mission of The Haven Foundation is to offer interim financial assistance to freelance professionals in the arts who face crises. The Foundation’s reach is the United States, and its awards are granted with a view to helping individuals overcome temporary adversity and return to full-time work.

Please carefully read the Guidelines for Assistance before applying for a grant.

 

thehavenfdn.org

 

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Max's Kansas City Project

The Max’s Kansas City Project provides emergency funding & resources to professionals in the creative arts. Individuals who have made their living through their art form either professionally or personally and demonstrate a financial need for medical aid, legal aid or housing.

maxskansascity.org/emergency-grants

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Mayer Foundation

The Mayer Foundation was incorporated in March 2002 as a New York nonprofit corporation. The core mission of the Foundation is as follows:

  1. to make economic relief grants to needy individuals who are distressed or suffering as a result of poverty, low income or lack of financial resources, including as a result of natural or civil disasters, or from temporary impoverishment, loss of employment, death or incapacity of a family wage earner or damage to home and property; to provide health care to those who cannot afford health care or whose health insurance or financial resources are insufficient to cover medical needs;
  2. to make grants to other IRS 501(C)(3) organizations for educational, literary, cultural, humanitarian, scientific, health-care related and other charitable purposes; and
  3. to award scholarship benefits and student aid to high school, college or graduate school students to enable the recipients to complete an undergraduate or graduate education in the field of their choice at the college or graduate school of their choice.

fdnweb.org/mayer

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Pollock-Krasner Foundation

Pollock-Krasner grants have enabled artists to create new work, purchase needed materials and pay for studio rent, as well as their personal and medical expenses. Past recipients of Pollock-Krasner grants acknowledge their critical impact in allowing concentrated time for studio work, and in preparing for exhibitions and other professional opportunities such as accepting a residency.

pkf.org/our-grants

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Rauschenberg Foundation

New York, NY –  The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) has partnered with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation to administer a new medical emergency grant program called Rauschenberg Emergency Grants. This marks the first phase of a program that will be in the tradition of Change, Inc., a non-profit foundation established in 1970 by Robert Rauschenberg to assist professional artists of all disciplines in need. Beginning in May 2020, the program will provide visual and media artists and choreographers with one-time grants of up to $5,000 for medical emergencies.

rauschenbergfoundation.org/newsfeed/rauschenberg-emergency-grants

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Sustainable Arts Foundation

The Sustainable Arts Foundation supports artists and writers with children. We make annual unrestricted cash awards to individuals; at least half of these awards are made to applicants of color. We also support artist residencies in their efforts to make their programs more family friendly.

sustainableartsfoundation.org

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CARES Act Student Emergency Grant

10/07/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund – CARES Act Quarterly Reporting

3rd 2021 Quarter Budget & Expenditure Report

07/09/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund – CARES Act Quarterly Reporting

2nd 2021 Quarter Budget & Expenditure Report

04/09/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund – CARES Act Quarterly Reporting

1st Quarter 2021 Budget & Expenditure Report

01/08/2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief FundCARES Act Quarterly Reporting

4th 2020 Quarter Budget & Expenditure Report

10/30/2020

Higher Education Emergency Relief FundCARES Act Quarterly Reporting

3rd 2020 Quarter Budget & Expenditure Report

10/09/2020                

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students (Final Report) as of 09/30/2020

The Federal Cares Act funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 04/29/2020 and 05/12/2020, both Institutional and Emergency Financial Aid Grant to Students portions. The Certificate of Agreement was signed and returned to the Department and the Academy used 100% of $39,863.00 received to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students received under Section 18004(a)(1). The total number of students who applied and received Emergency Financial Aid Grants is 55. Each eligible student who applied for Emergency Financial Aid Grants received $724.78. Emergency Financial Aid Grants were provided to students via checks on 06/25/2020.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu

09/23/2020                

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

The Federal Cares Act funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 04/29/2020 and 05/12/2020. The Certificate of Agreement was signed and returned to the Department and the Academy used 100% of $39,863.00 received to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The total number of students who applied and received Emergency Financial Aid Grants is 55. Each eligible student who applied for Emergency Financial Aid Grants received $724.78. Emergency Financial Aid Grants were provided to students via checks on 06/25/2020.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu

08/09/2020

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund – CARES Act Student Emergency Grants

The Federal Cares Act funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 04/29/2020 and 05/12/2020. The Certificate of Agreement was signed and returned to the Department and the Academy used 100% of $39,863.00 received to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The total number of students who applied and received Emergency Financial Aid Grants is 55. Each eligible student who applied for Emergency Financial Aid Grants received $724.78. Emergency Financial Aid Grants were provided to students via checks on 06/25/2020.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu

06/26/2020

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund – CARES Act Student Emergency Grants

The Federal Cares Act funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 04/29/2020 and 05/12/2020. The Certificate of Agreement was signed and returned to the Department and the Academy used 100% of $39,863.00 received under Section 18004 (a) (1) and 18004 (c) of the Cares Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The total estimated number of the eligible students to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants under Section 18004 (a) (1) and 18004 (c) at The New York Academy of Art is 86. The total number of students who applied and received Emergency Financial Aid Grants is 55.

Emergency Relief Fund was established to help support hardship students who might be experiencing challenges such as:

  • Food
  • Housing
  • Course materials
  • Technology
  • Health care
  • Child-care

Each eligible student who applied for Emergency Financial Aid Grants received $724.78 under Section 18004 (a) (1) and 18004 (c) of the CARES Act.

Emergency Financial Aid Grants were provided to students via checks on 06/25/2020.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu.

5/22/2020

CARES Act Student Emergency Grants is a part of the Federal Government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. It provides $400-$700 emergency grants for eligible students (US Citizens and Permanent Residents currently enrolled in the CFA or MFA programs) to help cover education-related expenses caused by the COVID-19. Please see full description and eligibility requirements below.

To apply for the grant, please complete the application form by June 10, 2020:

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
CARES Act Student Emergency Grant

The Federal Cares Act funding designated for The New York Academy of Art was received on 04/29/2020 and 05/12/2020. The Certificate of Agreement was signed and returned to the Department and the Academy intends to use 100% of $39,863.00 received under Section 18004 (a) (1) of the Cares Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The estimated total number of the eligible students to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants under Section 18004 (a) (1) at The New York Academy of Art is 86. The total amount of the students who received Emergency Financial Aid Grants will be posted shortly.

Emergency Relief Fund was established to help support hardship students who might be experiencing challenges such as:

  • Child-care
  • Course materials
  • Food
  • Health care
  • Housing
  • Technology

The process to apply is simple and open to all eligible students. Students who are or could be eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), may receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants. If a student has filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), then the student has demonstrated eligibility to participate in the programs under Section 484 the HEA. Students who have not filed but who are eligible to file a FAFSA also may receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants. Students must be currently enrolled in MFA or CFA programs. The criteria to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants include:

  • U.S. Citizen or eligible noncitizen (Green Card holder)
  • Registration with Selective Services (If the student is male)
  • High school diploma, GED, or completion of high school in an approved Homeschool setting
  • Have Social Security Number
  • Not owe an overpayment on Title IV grants or loans
  • Not be in default on a Title IV loan
  • Not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale
  • Maintain a cumulative of GPA 3.0 or above

Each eligible student will receive $400 – $700 under Section 18004 (a) (1) of the CARES Act.

Emergency Financial Aid Grants will be provided to students via checks.
Students applying for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Grant must complete the following application before June 10, 2020.

New York Academy of Art CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Application
If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 212-842-5128 or fa@nyaa.edu

FAQs

Sections 3504, 18004, and 18008 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), enacted on March 27, 2020, allow higher education institutions to use certain funds allocated by the Department of Education to support students and higher education institutions with expenses and financial needs related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Section 3504 of the CARES Act allows higher education institutions to use additional supplemental educational opportunity grant funds they receive through the Higher Education Act to award emergency financial aid grants to support graduate and undergraduate students experiencing “unexpected expenses and unmet financial need” as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Section 18004 of the CARES Act directs the Secretary of Education to allocate funds out of the Higher Education Relief Fund to higher education institutions to directly support students facing urgent needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support institutions as they cope with the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including school closures. These funds may be used (1) to defray the institutions’ expenses, including lost revenues and payroll for employees and (2) for “emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic (including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care).” Recipient higher education institutions must pay no less than 50 percent of these funds to students as emergency financial aid grants.

Section 18008 of the CARES Act directs the Secretary of Education to allocate additional funds to Howard University and Gallaudet University to directly support students facing urgent needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to support these institutions as they cope with the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including school closures. These funds may be used (1) by the institutions to help defray their expenses and (2) for “grants to students for expenses directly related to” the COVID-19 pandemic and for expenses “caused by the disruption of university operations” resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q1: I am a student who received an emergency financial aid grant under section 3504, 18004, or 18008 of the CARES Act for unexpected expenses, unmet financial need, or expenses related to the disruption of campus operations on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this grant includible in my gross income?

A1: No. Emergency financial aid grants under the CARES Act for unexpected expenses, unmet financial need, or expenses related to the disruption of campus operations on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as unexpected expenses for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, or childcare, are qualified disaster relief payments under section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. This grant is not includible in your gross income.

Q2: I received an emergency financial aid grant under the CARES Act and used some of it to pay for course materials that are now required for online learning because my college or university campus is closed. Can I claim a tuition and fees deduction for the cost of these materials, or treat the cost of these materials as a qualifying education expense for purposes of claiming the American Opportunity Credit or the Lifetime Learning Credit?

A2: No. Because the emergency financial aid grant is not includible in your gross income, you cannot claim any deduction or credit for expenses paid with the grant including the tuition and fees deduction, the American Opportunity Credit, or the Lifetime Learning Credit. See section 139(h) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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New York Academy of Art International Student Emergency Grant ♦

New York Academy of Art International Student Emergency Grant

International Student Emergency Grant is established by the New York Academy of Art to support eligible international students (currently enrolled in the CFA or MFA programs) facing short-term financial emergencies. With the funds, the Academy provides emergency grants of $400 – $700 to eligible students to help cover education-related expenses caused by the COVID-19. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that students are facing new, unexpected expenses and financial needs.

To apply for the grant, please complete the application form by June 10, 2020:

External Scholarships & Grants

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AAUW International Scholarship for Women ♦

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.

Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls. Recipients return to their home countries to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, the arts, and sciences.

aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/international-fellowships/

Deadline: Applications for AAUW International Fellowships are open August 1-December 1.

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Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation

These grant programs exist as part of the continuing legacy of Adolph and Esther Gottlieb and reflect their dedication to assisting individual artists.

gottliebfoundation.org/grants

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Aga Khan Foundation ♦

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies, in order to develop effective scholars and leaders and to prepare them for employment, primarily within the AKDN.  Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July.  The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, only in the case of outstanding students who are highly recommended for doctoral studies by their professors and who need a PhD for the fulfilment of their career objectives (academic or research oriented).

 

The Foundation accepts applications from nationals of the following countries: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar and Mozambique.  In France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada, applications are accepted from those who are originally from one of the above developing countries, are interested in development-related studies and who have no other means of financing their education.

 

 

https://www.akdn.org/our-agencies/aga-khan-foundation/international-scholarship-programme

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American Association of University Women ♦

For more than 130 years, AAUW has funded the educations of countless women so they could follow their dreams. From astronauts to zoologists, the recipients of AAUW’s fellowships, grants and awards represent nearly every imaginable field of endeavor.

 

https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/

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Aid Programs Of Other States

Other states sponsor their own grant and scholarship programs, with varying requirements and maximum awards. In order to be eligible, students must maintain a legal permanent address in their home state. For more information, students should contact the department of higher education in their home state.

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ARC (Art Renewal Center) Scholarship

New York Academy of Art is ARC ApprovedSM
www.artrenewal.org

The Art Renewal Center is pleased to continue supporting and promoting all of our ARC ApprovedSM Ateliers and Schools. Realist art is flourishing due to the perseverance and excellent training provided by your teachers, and we are very proud to be a part of your efforts!

This scholarship is designed to help students around the world learn proper training methods and techniques at an ARC Approved™ School. Art Renewal Center has awarded over $200,000 to date and usually awards $30,000 a year to aspiring young artists who wish to paint and/or sculpt in the realist tradition. Entries are accepted every May.

The Twenty20 scholarship competition has been postponed, check back for updates.

 

15th International ARC Salon Prospectus

When talking about competitions and exhibitions dedicated to 21st Century Realism, The International ARC Salon is the largest in the world in terms of entries, and the most diverse in terms of categories and international participation. This makes the International ARC Salon Competition the most influential and far reaching competition for Contemporary Realism in the world, offering over $130,000 in cash awards and international recognition through partnerships with prestigious magazines, galleries and museums, with live exhibitions and a strong online presence. The top award this year is $25,000 for Best in Show and over 140 awards and honorable mentions are being offered.

https://www.artrenewal.org/SalonApplication/Salon/Home

 

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Art Scholarship For Mature Women

Competitions for NLAPW members and non-members for women over the age of 35.

nlapw.org/competitions

National League of American Pen Women, Inc. 1300 17th St., NW Washington, DC 20036

Phone: (202)785-1997

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Artists' Fellowship, INC.

The Artists’ Fellowship, Inc. is a private, charitable foundation that assists professional fine artists (painters, graphic artists, sculptors) and their families in times of emergency, disability, or bereavement. The Artists’ Fellowship’s Board of Trustees and Officers all serve as volunteers in service to our community of artists. Assistance is given without expectation of repayment. One does not need to be a Member of the Fellowship to receive assistance; neither does membership in the Artists?Fellowship entitle one to assistance from the foundation. The Artists’ Fellowship cannot aid every artist who applies, nor does it award scholarship funds or “fellowships” for study, schooling, or travel.

Contact:
Artists’ Fellowship, Inc.
47 Fifth Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10003
Telephone: (646) 230-9833
artistsfellowship.com

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Asian Cultural Council Individual Grants

The Asian Cultural Council makes grants to support international travel and cultural exchange between Asia and the U.S., and among the countries of Asia. The large majority of grants are awarded directly to individual artists, scholars, and arts specialists.

asianculturalcouncil.org

The deadline is November 1st.

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Brooklyn Arts Council Grants

BAC Grants support Brooklyn-based cultural projects by individual artists, collectives, artist-nonprofit partnerships and small nonprofits that enrich the cultural life of the borough. BAC’s funding programs provide meaningful technical assistance and professional development from application inquiry to final report in the form of info sessions, application draft reviews, and more.

brooklynartscouncil.org

 Application deadlines are in September for projects occurring in the following calendar year.

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Bureau for Indian Education: Loan for Service

 

Graduate level educational loan awarded to enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group OR provide documentation of ancestry to possession of one-fourth degree Indian blood of a federally recognized tribe pursuing graduate or professional level education. To be considered, applicants must possess a minimum 3.0 GPA and be pursuing a master, doctorate or professional degree as a full-time student at an accredited graduate or professional school in the United States. Loan for Service recipients must agree to relocate, if necessary, to obtain acceptable employment for the service payback agreement.

aigc.academicworks.com/opportunities

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CAA (College Art Association) Professional Development Fellowship For Artists

CAA initiated the Professional Development Fellowship Program in 1993 to help M.F.A., terminal M.A., and Ph.D. students bridge the gap between graduate study and professional careers. By offering support at this critical juncture in scholars’ and artists’ careers, the CAA hopes to make timely degree completion more viable and employment opportunities more accessible. In turn, by nurturing outstanding scholars and artists at the beginning of their careers, the CAA hopes to strengthen and diversify the profession as a whole. Each fellow receives support over a period of two years. Year One: Degree Completion CAA grants $5,000 to each fellow for use during the final year of his/her MFA or Ph.D. program. CAA does not restrict the use of these funds, nor will CAA prohibit recipients from holding other scholarships, fellowships, or employment during the term of this grant. Year Two: Professional Placement CAA helps each fellow search for employment at a museum, art center, college, or university. Upon securing a position, CAA provides a $10,000 subsidy to the employer as part of the fellow’s salary. Participating organizations must match this grant 2:1. In addition to administrative and/or teaching duties, all fellows’ positions must include a curatorial or public service component. Salary or stipend, position description, and term of employment will vary and will be determined in consultation with individual fellows and their potential employers.

collegeart.org/fellowships

Deadlines: All required materials must be submitted or postmarked by October 1

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ColFuturo ♦

ColFuturo provides scholarships for Colombian students pursuing post-graduate studies abroad.

https://www.colfuturo.org/financiacion-para-posgrados-en-el-exterior

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OAS-ROWE Financial Aid for Latin American and Caribbeans for U.S. studies

  • Through the Rowe Fund, eligible Latin American or Caribbean students holding F/J visas can apply for interest-free loans of up to USD $15,000. These loans are specifically designed for students in their last two years of undergraduate or graduate studies at universities in the United States. Apply here!
  • OAS-ROWE  is currently providing supplementary scholarships of USD $2,000 to deserving students. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be applying for a Rowe Fund interest-free loan simultaneously and meet the specified criteria. Learn more about this incredible opportunity here!

OAS :: Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund

 

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Community Superhero Scholarship

The Community Superhero Scholarship from D. Miller & Associates, PLLC awards a $1,500 scholarship to one deserving student who exemplifies what it means to be a hero to their community.

The basis of the Community Superhero Scholarship is a record of volunteerism and community service. Applicants must demonstrate a history of making a difference in the lives of others in their community.

Students who organize, volunteer, raise money to benefit, or otherwise assist in the furtherance of community-based events or causes are invited to apply.

dmillerlaw.com/community-superhero-scholarship/

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The Awesome Foundation

The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time.

Each fully autonomous chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly. These micro-grants, $1000 or the local equivalent, come out of pockets of the chapter’s “trustees” and are given on a no-strings-attached basis to people and groups working on awesome projects.

awesomefoundation.org/en/about_us

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Dedalus Foundation: Master Of Fine Arts Fellowship

The Dedalus Foundation Master of Fine Arts Fellowship in Painting and Sculpture is awarded annually to final-year students who are graduating from an M.F.A. degree program in the United States. Each fellowship carries a stipend of $20,000 and the use of free studio space for the fellowship year.

dedalusfoundation.org/programs/mfa

Deadlines: All required materials must be submitted or postmarked by January 15

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Elizabeth Furber Fellowship

The Elizabeth Furber Fellowship is designated for women studying fine art. AIGC manages a number of private funds and awards and provides these as supplemental scholarships ($500 – $5000 each) based on field of study and other criteria defined by the donor.  All successful applicants for the AIGC Fellowship are considered for these fellowships and will be notified at the time that awards are announced.  There is no separate application process for these awards.

aigc.academicworks.com

 

 

 

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Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation ♦

Applicants must be in the early or developmental stage of their career, work in a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpting or printmaking and demonstrate a commitment to making their art a lifetime career. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submitting their application.

Only those working in a representational style of painting drawing, sculpture or printmaking will be considered. The Foundation does not accept applications from commercial artists, graphic designers and illustrators, photographers, cartoonists, animation artists, video artists, filmmakers and digital artists, craft makers or any artist whose work falls primarily into these categories. The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit of abstract or non-objective art.

The Foundation welcomes applications throughout the year; there is no deadline for filing an application.

For more information on how to apply please visit the foundation’s website: elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org.

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Emergency Grant For Artists Of Color, Wheeler Foundation

Grants of at least $250 to aid visual artists of color with urgent financial needs such as housing, medical costs, fire, and flood damage. Applicants must live in the greater NYC area (including certain counties in CT & NJ), and must be actively working artists of at least 21 years of age. For more information on eligibility requirements, deadlines and to receive an application, write to the Foundation.

artistsfellowship.com

Emergency Grant for Artists of Color, Herbert and Irene Wheeler Foundation, PO Box 300507, Brooklyn, NY 11230.

Contact:

Emergency Grant for Artists of Color, Herbert and Irene Wheeler Foundation
PO Box 300507
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 951-0581

THERE IS NO DEADLINE

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Foster Care to Success (America's College Fund for Foster Youth)

FC2S partners with organizations, foundations, and individuals to deliver scholarships to foster youth across the country. With this funding and our support, hundreds of young people reach their educational goals every year.

fc2success.org/programs/scholarships-and-grants/

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The Foundation Center

The Foundation Center is a national nonprofit service organization recognized as the nation’s leading authority on organized philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grant-makers supporting them to tools they can use and information they can trust. Its audiences include artists, art students, grant-seekers, grant-makers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public.

The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grant-makers and their grants; issues a wide variety of print, electronic, and online information resources; conducts and publishes research on trends in foundation growth, giving, and practice; and offers an array of free and affordable educational programs.

The Center offers free and paid subscription rates that enable you to customize and enhance your scholarship searches. Some of the award opportunities have deadlines range from once a year to various times throughout the year, so you are strongly encouraged to research this resource for potential external grants and scholarships.

For more information, please visit:

foundationcenter.org

International Students, please visit:

grantspace.org/funding-for-international-students

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Fulbright Foreign Student Program ♦

A mainstay of America’s public-diplomacy efforts, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master’s degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. The program has brought some of the world’s finest minds to U.S. campuses and offers program participants insight into U.S. society and values. Many foreign Fulbright grantees are early-career professionals who will return to take leadership positions in their home countries, often working at universities or in government service. More than 1,800 new Foreign Fulbright Fellows enter U.S. academic programs each year. Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. The Institute of International Education (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States. The applicant must be living in the country of nomination at the time application processes have begun, and must have a TOEFL score of 550 or IBT score of 79-80.

foreign.fulbrightonline.org

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The Harpo Foundation

The award provides direct support to under-recognized artists 21 years or older.

harpofoundation.org/apply/grants-for-visual-artists/

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Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program

Program Office: Teacher and Student Development Programs CFDA Number: 84.170 Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive grants (fellowships) The program provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated: superior academic ability and achievement; exceptional promise; financial need to undertake graduate study leading to a doctoral degree or a masters degree in which the master’s degree is the terminal highest degree in the selected field of study. The Department of Education awards fellowships in selected fields of study of the arts, humanities and social sciences. A Panel of experts appointed by the Javits Fellowship Board select fellows according to criteria established by the Board. Students must demonstrate financial need by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The selected fields of study supported by the Javits Fellowship Program are available for your review. Subject to the availability of funds, a fellow receives the Javits fellowship annually for up to the lesser of 48 months or the completion of their degree. The fellowship consists of an institutional payment (accepted by the institution of higher education in lieu of all tuition and fees for the fellow) and a stipend (based on the fellow’s financial need as determined by the measurements of the Federal Student Assistance Processing System. In fiscal year 2011, the institutional payment was $11,511 and the maximum stipend was $30,000.

www2.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html

Deadlines: All required materials must be submitted or postmarked by May 30

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Jerome Foundation Fellowship

The Jerome Foundation is pleased to announce the first round of a new Artist Fellowship program that offers flexible, two-year grants to support the creative development of early-career generative artists in the state of Minnesota and the five boroughs of New York City. Artists may apply individually or together with other members of ongoing collectives or ensembles.

jeromefdn.org/apply/artist-fellowship

Deadline: May 8, 2018 at 4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern Time

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The John F. And Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund For Art Education

The scholarship, known as “The John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund,” is open to United States citizens only, both men and women, single or married, irrespective of race, creed or color. The age range is 18 and 35 years. Appointments will normally be for one year, and the amount available for distribution will be approximately $5,000. At the discretion of the committee, this may be awarded in quarterly installments to one or more applicants. nationalcowboymuseum.org

Deadlines: All required materials must be submitted or postmarked by February 1

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J. Paul Getty Trust

The Getty Foundation supports institutions and individuals committed to advancing the greater understanding and preservation of the visual arts in Los Angeles and throughout the world through grant initiatives that increase access to museum collections, strengthen art history as a global discipline, advance conservation practice, and support current and future leaders in the visual arts. The Getty Foundation carries out their work in collaboration with the other Getty programs—the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, and the Getty Conservation Institute. Since 1984, they have awarded more than 6,500 grants benefiting over 185 countries on all seven continents.

www.getty.edu/

Deadlines: All required materials must be submitted or postmarked by November deadline, which will be made available as the application process begins.

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Leslie T. Posey And Frances U. Posey Foundation Scholarships

Mr. Posey was an accomplished sculptor with a representational style. Mrs. Posey was also an artist. Mr. Posey established this foundation to provide graduate assistance for art students with a major in either painting or sculpture of the traditional kind. Scholarships range from $1000 to $4000.

Eligibility Requirements

The grant recipient must be a full-time student and maintain satisfactory progress toward his or her academic goals. The eligible student must have completed an undergraduate four year program. Before distribution of funds, evidence of acceptance into a graduate level program must be presented to the foundation.

Application & Deadlines

Please visit csascholars.org/posey for application deadlines and to download the application form.

Foundation Address: 1800 Second Street, Suite 905, Sarasota, FL 34236 tel. 941.957.0442

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The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant

The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant is awarded annually to under-recognized American painters over the age of 45 who demonstrate financial need. The mission of this grant is to promote public awareness of and a commitment to American art, and to encourage interest in artists who lack adequate recognition.

paam.org

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National Association of Latino Arts & Culture Grants

Launched in 2005 by the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures with major support from the Ford Foundation, the NALAC Fund for the Arts (NFA) provides a variety of grants to assist Latino artists and arts organizations in the development, creation, presentation and sustainability of artistic excellence, as well as the opportunity to participate in activities that contribute to professional and organizational growth. The NFA is open to U.S. and Puerto Rico-based Latino working artists, ensembles and Latino arts organizations in any discipline that demonstrate artistic excellence in pursuit of social justice through the arts.

nalac.org

The 2018 NALAC Fund for the Arts Guidelines will be made available in late summer 2018.

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National Sculpture Society

Scholarships of $1,000 are available for students of figurative or representational sculpture. Scholarships are paid directly to the academic institution through which the student applies. The submission deadline is May 31 every year. For more information:

nationalsculpture.org/programs-awards

Deadlines: All required materials must be submitted or postmarked by May 30

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New York Foundation For The Arts

Total of 94 Fellowships of $7,000 each in the following disciplines: Fiction; Film/Video; Folk/Traditional Arts; Interdisciplinary Work, and Painting.

nyfa.org/Content/Show/Artists’%20Fellowships

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Pauahi Foundation

The Pauahi Foundation administers scholarships that have been created by private donors. The Foundation awards scholarships supporting college level areas of study, as well as trade and vocational courses. Many awards may be determined based on merit, while some are restricted for those students who demonstrate a financial need or for students applying from specific geographic regions.

Scholarships are available to the general public, including students who are not graduates of Kamehameha Schools. However, it is the policy of the Pauahi Foundation to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.

pauahi.org/apply-for-a-scholarship

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Paul And Daisy Soros Fellowship For New Americans

This foundation provides opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. A “New American” is an individual who is a resident alien; has been naturalized as a US citizen; or is the child of two parents who are naturalized citizens. The program is open to individuals who retain loyalty and sense of commitment to their country of origin as well as the US, but is intended to support individuals who will continue to regard the US as their principle residence and focus of national identity. The fellowship supports 30 individuals per year for up to TWO YEARS OF GRADUATE STUDY. Students already in graduate study are eligible, though not past their second year. The fellowship provides a $25,000 maintenance grant and half tuition wherever the Fellow attends.

pdsoros.org

Deadlines: All required materials must be submitted or postmarked by November 8

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Pierre and Tana Matisse Scholarship

The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation is committed to supporting people from communities who directly experience the consequences of injustice and discrimination every day of their lives. In partnership with UNCF, the Foundation has developed The Pierre and Tana Matisse Scholarship program to provide need-based scholarships to Black, Latinx, and Indigenous undergraduate students from the five boroughs of New York City attending any accredited four-year institution or two-year community college in the United States.

Start your application!!

College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

To Learn More or Apply Today: CLICK HERE

Up to $5,000

Questions? Emai: Brandi.Williams@uncf.org

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The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc.

The Pollock-Krasner Foundation’s dual criteria for grants are recognizable artistic merit and demonstrable financial need, whether professional, personal or both. The Foundation’s mission is to aid, internationally, those individuals who have worked as professional artists over a significant period of time.

pollock-krasner-foundation-grantpkf.org

THERE IS NO DEADLINE

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Porch Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarship

Growing demand and lack of qualified workers in skilled trades and technology means it’s a great time to go back to school and enter these lucrative and fast-growing industries. To help keep up with demand and assist the next generation of professionals, Porch will award a $3,000 scholarship twice a year to eligible students.

porch.com/resources/scholarships

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Pulaski Scholarships For Advanced Studies

The Pulaski Scholarships for Advanced Studies Program, which was initially endowed by the Conrad R. Walas family, is administered solely by the American Council for Polish Culture. Amount of award: $5,000 (Subject to change)
www.polishcultureacpc.org/schol/PulaskiSch.html

Deadlines: All required materials must be submitted or postmarked by March 15

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Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans

Students whose parent(s) served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified periods of war or national emergency and, as a result of service, died, suffered a 40% or more disability, was classified as missing in action, or was a prisoner of war are eligible to apply. The veteran must currently be a New York State resident or have been a New York State resident at the time of death. The applicant must be pursuing an approved undergraduate degree at a college or university located in NYS.

https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/nys-regents-awards-for-children-of-deceased-and-disabled-veterans.html

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Special Higher Education Program

Graduate level fellowships to enrolled members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group OR provide documentation of ancestry to possession of one-fourth degree Indian blood of a federally recognized tribe who are pursuing a graduate or professional level education. To be considered, applicants must be pursuing a master, doctorate or professional degree as a full-time student at an accredited graduate or professional school in the United States and be able to demonstrate financial need.

https://aigc.academicworks.com/opportunities/32073

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Sustainable Arts Foundation

Artists and writers with at least one child and a strong portfolio of polished work are welcome to apply. Amount of award: $5,000.

www.apply.sustainableartsfoundation.org/

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The Stobart Foundation

Established in 1988, The Stobart Foundation is a non-profit charitable trust formed by artist John Stobart as a venue through which to inspire, support and strengthen the passion and commitment of artists who paint directly from nature. The foundation provides individual grants to artists. Please visit the foundation’s website for details and instructions on how to apply.

www.stobartfoundation.org/apply.html

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Veterans Tuition Awards

Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA) are awards for full-time study and part-time study for eligible veterans matriculated in an approved program at an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting institution or in an approved vocational training program in New York State (NYS).

https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/veterans-tuition-awards.html

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World Studio AIGA scholarships

Each year, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships receives hundreds of applications from young people in this very predicament – desperate to influence the world with their amazing talents but without the financial means to do so. Fortunately, with the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow young people from minority and economically disadvantaged backgrounds not only to realize their artistic dreams, but also to give back to their communities.

www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship

Deadlines: All required materials must be submitted or postmarked by March 28

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Unitarian Universalist Association Scholarships

The Marion Barr Stanfield Art Scholarship is for either graduate or undergraduate Unitarian Universalist students preparing for a career in fine arts. The terms of the trust limit eligibility to those in the study of painting, drawing, photography, and/or sculpture. Performing arts majors are not eligible.

 

https://www.uua.org/college/scholarships/stanfield

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YoungArts Alumni Emergency Microgrants

To support YoungArts alumni who are experiencing loss of income due to the cancellation of scheduled professional engagements or unexpected expenses related to COVID-19, YoungArts has launched an alumni emergency microgrant. YoungArts Alumni Emergency Microgrants are unrestricted $1,000 grants that will be distributed in three cycles over the next three months, from April through June 2020. Applications will be selected using a lottery system, with the goal of awarding more than 80 emergency microgrants each cycle. For questions about the application and eligibility, visit our FAQ.

youngarts.org/alumni

Other Ways to Fund Your Studies

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Online Fundraising Sites

ChipIn
www.chipin.com

GoGetFunding
www.gogetfunding.com

IndieGogo
www.indiegogo.com

GoFundMe
www.gofundme.com

Kickstarter – see successful project by one of our alumni
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bruesselbach/teleportraiture?ref=live

YouCaring
www.youcaring.com

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Exhibition Related Strategies

Look for juried shows with cash prizes, have an exhibition or auction off your work.

Venues to possibly sell art work on-line:

https://artrepreneur.com/
https://www.artsy.net/
https://fineartamerica.com/
https://society6.com/
https://www.ugallery.com/
https://www.saatchiart.com/