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MFA Scholarship Opportunity

Southwest University of Visual Arts   /   Deadline: 08/01/15

Southwest University of Visual Arts is awarding merit-based tuition scholarships at our Tucson and Albuquerque campuses.

SUVA’s unique Master of Fine Arts program allows students to customize their course of study, linked to their individual career goals.

You now have the opportunity to apply to our MFA program and be considered for one of the following scholarships:

Up to four (4) 50% renewable tuition scholarships
Up to eight (8) 25% renewable tuition scholarships

Location

SUVA has two campus locations: Tucson, AZ, and Albuquerque, NM.

Fees

None

Eligibility

All artists and designers holding a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree prior to August 2015 are eligible to apply.

Requirements

To apply for the MFA program and be considered for a scholarship, submit the following: 1. Resume or CV. 2. Statement of intent (500 words minimum) explaining how a Master of Fine Arts degree can help you achieve your career goals and why you believe SUVA is the right school for you. 3. Artist statement. 4. Portfolio demonstrating proficiency in one or more of the following areas: Graphic Design, Painting and Illustration, Photography: 20 digital images, between 800 and 1200 pixels in the longest dimension. Motion Arts: Documentation of 2-5 completed time-based projects. Digital images, between 800 and 1200 pixels on the longest dimension, video, or web-based projects may be submitted. Include link to additional online works if relevant. 5. Image list to accompany portfolio containing titles, dates, dimensions (H” x W” x D”), and media. 6. Three academic or professional letters of recommendation.

Contact Information

Robert Mairs
2525 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716

P: 520.325.0123
W: https://www.suva.edu/mfa.php
E: admissions@suva.edu