Scholarship Opportunities
Effective Summer semester, 2012
Through the offices of Admissions and Student Services, the college administers a number of scholarships for both entering and continuing students.
Students may accept a maximum of one scholarship per year from the college. All Southwest University of Visual Arts Scholarships are awarded on a first-come-first serve basis to Bachelor of Arts degree seeking students. All applicants must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students must maintain individual scholarship requirements to continue receiving disbursements. Please refer to individual requirements below.
Scholarship students are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders, excelling academically and representing the college well within both campus and professional communities.
Board of Trustees Scholarship
Application deadline May 22nd, 2012
A $6,000 annual scholarship is awarded to any student accepted to the college who scores 1220 or above on 2 part SAT or 1820 or above on 3 part SAT or attains a composite score of 27 or above on the ACT, upon receipt of an official score report, or completes an International Baccalaureate diploma program.
A $3,900 annual scholarship is awarded to any student accepted to the college who scores 1130 or above on 2 part SAT or 1700 or above on 3 part SAT or attains a composite score of 25 or above on the ACT, upon receipt of an official score report, or completes an International Baccalaureate diploma program.
A $2,100 annual scholarship is awarded to any student accepted to the college who scores 1060 or above on 2 part SAT or 1590 or above on 3 part SAT or attains a composite score of 23 or above on the ACT, upon receipt of an official score report, or completes an International Baccalaureate diploma program.
Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a tuition credit, not cash, and are applied each semester towards a students’ tuition and fees. Students receiving this scholarship will receive $700, $1,300 or $2,000 per semester (depending on the annual award amount), pending they meet the following minimum requirements:
| • | Completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours per year (three terms of attendance). If a student withdraws from a class at any time during the semester, thus reducing their course load to less than full-time, they may lose their scholarship that semester and may possibly create a balance due on their account. Students that are experiencing difficulties with their class schedule are encouraged to meet with Student Services prior to withdrawing from a course. |
| • | Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. Awards will be distributed based on cumulative GPA earned. (Please contact Student Services for specific disbursement policies.) |
• Click here to download a Board of Trustees Scholarship Application for the 2012 Summer Term.
• Click here to download the instructor recommendation form
Transfer Student Scholarships
Application deadline May 22nd, 2012
Annual scholarships may be awarded to a limited number of transfer students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
Minimum requirements include 30 credit hours of college level coursework, a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale, demonstration of outstanding leadership potential, demonstration of involvement with community service, and documentation of extracurricular activities, honors, and awards.
Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a tuition credit, not cash, and are applied each semester towards a students’ tuition and fees. Students receiving this scholarship may receive between $1,000 and $2,000 per semester, pending they meet the following minimum requirements:
• Completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours per year (three terms of attendance). If a student withdraws from a class at any time during the semester, thus reducing their course load to less than full-time, they may lose their scholarship that semester and may possibly create a balance due on their account. Students that are experiencing difficulties with their class schedule are encouraged to meet with Student Services prior to withdrawing from a course.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. Awards will be distributed based on cumulative GPA earned. (Please contact Student Services for specific disbursement policies.)
• Click here to download a Transfer Student Scholarship Application for the 2012 Summer Term.
• Click here to download the instructor recommendation form.
Scholarships for Continuing Students
Application deadline May 22nd, 2012
Annual scholarships may be awarded to current students who have shown high academic achievement. Student must have completed a minimum of 36 credits at Southwest University of Visual Arts prior to applying for a continuing student scholarship. Criteria for Scholarships include:
• Completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours per year (three terms of attendance). If a student withdraws from a class at any time during the semester, thus reducing their course load to less than full-time, they may lose their scholarship that semester and may possibly create a balance due on their account. Students that are experiencing difficulties with their class schedule are encouraged to meet with Student Services prior to withdrawing from a course. • Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. • Involvement in extracurricular activities. • Demonstration of exemplary leadership. • Demonstration of involvement with community service. • Applicants must obtain two letters of recommendation from current instructors and must submit a current official transcript along with the application form.
Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a tuition credit, not cash, and are applied each semester towards a students’ tuition and fees. Students receiving this scholarship may receive between $1,000 and $2,000 per semester, pending they meet the following minimum requirements:
• Completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours per year (three terms of attendance). If a student withdraws from a class at any time during the semester, thus reducing their course load to less than full-time, they may lose their scholarship that semester and may possibly create a balance due on their account. Students that are experiencing difficulties with their class schedule are encouraged to meet with Student Services prior to withdrawing from a course.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. Awards will be distributed based on cumulative GPA earned. (Please contact Student Services for specific disbursement policies.) • Click here to download a Continuing Student Scholarship Application for the 2012 Summer Term.
• Click here to download the instructor recommendation form.
Need Based Scholarships
Application deadline May 22nd, 2012This need based scholarship program is an effort to recognize and encourage students who demonstrate they are academically competitive, exhibit special talents or characteristics, and demonstrate financial need. This need based scholarship program gives priority to those who come from middle-income families and are often ineligible for federal and state grants. Award amounts vary between $250-$1,000 per semester.
There is no set of numbers (SAT, ACT scores, GPA, class rank) that will guarantee a need based scholarship or scholarship amount. Rather, Southwest University of Visual Arts looks at the student’s whole record, especially the strong endorsements in recommendations, a background or heritage that would lend diversity to our campus, and an indication the student understands the importance of increasing attention to academic excellence. This may include demonstrating an increase in academic achievement with an upward trend in high school grades or involvement in community services, or if the student has overcome unusual obstacles in their pursuit of education.
Scholarships will be awarded in the form of a tuition credit, not cash, and are applied each semester towards a students’ tuition and fees. In order to remain eligible for subsequent disbursements, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Completion of a minimum of 36 credit hours per year (three terms of attendance). If a student withdraws from a class at any time during the semester, thus reducing their course load to less than full-time, they may lose their scholarship that semester and may possibly create a balance due on their account. Students that are experiencing difficulties with their class schedule are encouraged to meet with Student Services prior to withdrawing from a course.
The Student Services Department will notify scholarship recipients approximately 30 days after the application deadline whether or not they have been awarded a scholarship and the amount of the award prior to the beginning of the semester for which they have applied for the scholarship. Information, guidelines, policies, and application forms may be obtained from the Student Services office at each campus.
• Click here to download a Need Based Student Scholarship Application for the 2012 Summer Term.
• Click here to download the instructor recommendation form.
Community Scholarship
Application deadline June 5th, 2012
The Southwest University of Visual Arts’ Community Scholarship benefits both the student and the local community. Artists and Designers are encouraged to pursue higher education in their own community and also give back through pro-bono work, volunteering or community service projects.
Scholarships are awarded to a limited number of students each semester. Awards are $1000 per semester. Up to 80 new scholarships will be awarded each semester; 5 per program per campus.
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Scholarships will be awarded in the form of tuition credit, not cash, and are applied each semester towards a students’ tuition and fees. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
| • | Student must be a full time student with 12 credit hours or more. |
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| • | Students attending the Albuquerque Campus must be a New Mexico resident for at least 2 years. |
| • | Student must commit to participate in one community or pro-bono project through the college OR 10 hours of community service each semester. |
| • | Must be a new student enrolled in the college at the current tuition rate of $750/credit hour |
Students can receive details and information on community service projects through the Student Services office.
Students eligible for current Southwest University of Visual Arts Scholarships can receive the Community Scholarship in addition to other awards.
• Click here to download a Community Scholarship Application for the 2012 Summer Term.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Other Scholarship Resources
Don’t overlook one of the best sources of scholarships – your community. Think about all the groups, clubs, businesses and organizations in your community. Each of these is a potential source for scholarships. Below is a list of web sites that you may also find useful in your pursuit of scholarships:
• www.finaid.org
• www.collegeboard.org
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