Scholarships
The altruistic goal of LAAFA is to expand the awareness and appreciation of art through direct participation and mastery. This is achieved through its art education programs and is for all genders, races, ethnic backgrounds and economic levels. In support of this goal, each year LAAFA awards scholarships based on talent and demonstration of motivation.
New applicants to our BFA and Atelier Certificate Programs are welcome to enter this competition to receive one of three $6,000 Contemporary Representational Art Scholarships. Contemporary Representational Art includes figures, still life, and landscapes.
Eligibility: Students who have been accepted into our BFA and Atelier Certificate Programs are invited to apply for the scholarships.
Submission Requirements: Submit five images, and a 500-word essay to scholarships@laafa.org or in person to the Administration Office. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Artwork: Each applicant must submit five different two-dimensional artwork pieces. Images of work should be in JPEG format. Images should be as close to 800 X 1200 pixel and 72 DPI, and emailed as an attached file, or submitted on a CD. The JPEG must also be large enough to show your entire piece (do not crop your artwork). Each JPEG must be labeled with a number, and the artist’s name. Include a list of portfolio works with your submission. Include numbers corresponding to the images submitted, as well as title of work, description of piece, concept and/or subject matter, size, medium, and completion date. Submissions are limited to original artwork only, completed within one year of the entry date. No Master copies allowed.
Essay: You must include a 500 word essay explaining your ultimate career goals as an artist and how you would use your LAAFA education to further your goals.
Jurors: Selected LAAFA faculty.
Awards: Three $6,000 scholarships for use towards LAAFA’s BFA and Atelier Certificate Program tuition. (Scholarships will be applied as credit in $500 USD increments per quarter.)
Fall 2013 Deadline: July 31, 2013. Submissions will not be accepted after this deadline.
Fall 2013 Recipients: Scholarship recipients will be announced on August 14, 2013.
Terms and Conditions: Scholarship awards are contingent upon acceptance to LAAFA’s BFA and Atelier Certificate Programs. Upon accepting the scholarship, the recipient must begin his or her studies by the Fall 2013 quarter. The recipients must maintain a 3.8 GPA or higher during their studies at LAAFA. A GPA of less than 3.8 during any given quarter may result in the loss of scholarship credit. The number of scholarships granted will vary from quarter to quarter. By submitting this form, you are agreeing to allow LAAFA to use your submitted images for any promotional purposes as LAAFA sees fit. Additional restrictions and requirements may apply.
If you have any questions about the scholarship or application procedure, you can email us at scholarships@laafa.org.
Our current BFA and Atelier Certificate Program students are welcome to enter the competition to receive a $500 Contemporary Representational Art Scholarship for the Spring 2013 quarter. Contemporary Representational Art includes figures, still life, and landscapes.
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in our BFA and Atelier Certificate Programs, are invited to apply for this scholarship.
Submission Requirements: Submit five images, and a 500-word essay to scholarships@laafa.org or in person to the Administration Office. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Artwork: Each applicant must submit five different two-dimensional artwork pieces. Images of work should be in JPEG format. Images should be as close to 800 X 1200 pixel and 72 DPI, and emailed as an attached file, or submitted on a CD. The JPEG must also be large enough to show your entire piece (do not crop your artwork). Each JPEG must be labeled with a number, and the artist’s name. Include a list of portfolio works with your submission. Include numbers corresponding to the images submitted, as well as title of work, description of piece, concept and/or subject matter, size, medium, and completion date. Submissions are limited to original artwork only, completed within one year of the entry date. No Master copies allowed. We will accept class work as long as an instructor has not modified it.
Essay: You must include a 500 word essay explaining your ultimate career goals as an artist and how you would use your LAAFA education to further your goals.
Jurors: Selected LAAFA faculty.
Awards: $500 scholarship for use toward LAAFA’s BFA and Atelier Certificate Program tuition for Fall 2012 quarter.
Spring 2013 Deadline: March 1, 2013. Submissions will not be accepted after these deadlines.
Spring 2013 Recipients: Scholarship recipients will be announced by March 15, 2013.
Terms and Conditions: Applicants must be students in good standing with a 3.8 GPA or higher. LAAFA is not obligated to disperse all available scholarships if the application and artwork submitted do not meet the juror’s criteria. Scholarships are awarded in the form of tuition credit toward the BFA and Atelier Certificate Programs, after the non-refundable deposit and registration fee have been paid. Students may only apply once per year. By submitting this form, you are agreeing to allow LAAFA to use your submitted images for any promotional purposes as LAAFA sees fit. Additional restrictions and requirements may apply.
If you have any questions about the scholarship or the submission process, please see the Administration Office or email us at scholarships@laafa.org.
