Educators,
there are scholarships 
to save up to 50% tuition at SVA

Did you know that we design our curriculum to support educators looking to get their MFA?

 
The low-residency nature of our program means you can teach during the Fall and Spring while taking online classes asynchronously. Meanwhile, join us in person and have the full on-campus, New York City experience during your school’s summer break. Even more, we have scholarships to support up to 50% off your tuition. Apply Now! Applications remain open and are accepted on a rolling basis.

Am I Eligible and How Do I Apply?

Eligible candidates will be considered for scholarships providing up to 50% of tuition. The candidate must currently teach full-time with the equivalent of six credits or more per semester (online acceptable) in an accredited college or university with at least two years of teaching experience (international experience is acceptable). Candidates teaching at the K-12 level will be considered on a case-by-case basis and should contact the department outlining their relevant background. Applications remain open and are accepted on a rolling basis.

In addition to the General Required Application and Portfolio Materials, educators should also submit the following to the Grad Admissions Portal:

1. Educators Letter of Recommendation: A fourth letter from a senior academic colleague supporting the award nomination and the merits of the applicant’s teaching approach and methodology. Submit the contact for the Educator’s Letter of Recommendation along with the standard three required letters of recommendation.

In addition to the General Required Application and Portfolio Materials, educators should also submit the following to the Department Slideroom Portal:

1. Teaching Statement: This statement should describe in 500-1000 words the applicant’s teaching method and practice, including why they teach and how this program and the educational award will benefit their personal professional practice, along with their students and academic career. There should be no overlap with the Statement of Purpose.
2. Student Portfolio: Applicants should submit a collection of 3-5 assignments, including samples of student work, that exemplify their teaching method and practice. A brief description of each assignment’s course design and learning objective(s) should be included. Please proofread and submit double-spaced.

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