Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships for Aspiring Artists

To help foster Louisiana's young artists, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, The Helis Foundation John Scott Center, and artist Gustave Blache III have partnered to offer the Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships for Aspiring Artists to support students attending the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City. Scholarship Details • Louisiana students interested in studying art in New York City • Each scholarship can be worth up to $25,000 annually • Bachelor of Fine Arts Scholarship Award of $25,000/annually for four years (exclusive of the animation program) • Master of Fine Arts Scholarship Award of $25,000/annually for two years (exclusive of the animation program) • These $25,000-a-year scholarship awards represent $25,000 toward an annual tuition fee of $50,000 Eligibility Criteria • Aspiring artists from Louisiana • High school seniors, homeschool students or GED-recipients (undergraduate award) or those pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree (graduate award) • Successful application and acceptance into SVA's illustration or other fine arts program Application Process 1. Review the eligibility criteria to ensure you meet the requirements. 2. Prepare a portfolio of original artwork with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 art samples. 3. Submit your application, including your portfolio, to be considered for this prestigious scholarship. Of special note: The awarding of this scholarship is dependent upon the applicant's successful application and acceptance into the School of Visual Art's illustration or other fine arts program. This scholarship may not be used at any other school. SVA's preferred application date for incoming freshmen for maximum consideration for scholarships is December 1. SVA graduate school application due date is January 15. SVA incoming freshmen application final due date for scholarship consideration is February 1.