History
SVA was established by co-founders Silas H. Rhodes and Burne Hogarth in 1947, as the Cartoonists and Illustrators School.
The school began with three teachers and 35 students, most of whom were World War II veterans who had a substantial part of their tuition underwritten by the G.I. Bill.
Education
Our faculty are truly a who’s who of NYC's creative community. More than 1,000 artists, critics, curators, designers, filmmakers, photographers, writers, and other creative professionals teach our students and share their experience and insights every day.
Career
SVA Career Development supports students and alumni in building their professional networks while providing them with the information and resources they need to prosper as creative professionals.
School of Visual Arts Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to School of Visual Arts. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2025
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 MXN
Deadline
08 May 2025
South-East Regional CONACYT Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21200 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
OAS/OEA Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7750 USD
Deadline
Not specified
University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1580 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Marietta Blau Grant
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Fulbright Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Bepina Sabalic Kunin Endowed Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Housing services
At SVA, we strive to support our students both inside and outside the classroom. Students living on campus join a unique community of artists in a safe, diverse, and supportive living environment.
We offer students several housing options to fit all living preferences and budgets. Ludlow Residence is a traditional style residence hall that offers single and double room options. The 23rd Street Residence, 24th Street Residence, and Gramercy Women's Residence Halls offer students apartment-style living.
Library services
Since 1978 the SVA Library has been located at 380 Second Avenue in the Gramercy section of Manhattan, and in 2018 the library’s first permanent branch, SVA Library West, was established to better serve our expanding campus. Both locations provide comfortable, accessible and attractive spaces on campus where the SVA community can relax, study and collaborate.
Medical services
SVA does not have any medical services or an infirmary. If a student is feeling sick, there are urgent walk-in clinics around the SVA area. Urgent walk-in clinics do not require an appointment.
Student clubs
- Asian American Student Union.
- Black Student Union.
- Cartoon Allies.
- Chinese Student Organization.
- Fiber Arts Club.
- Figure Drawing Club.
- Gamer Guild (GG)
- Horror Society.
Accreditation
The School of Visual Arts (SVA) been authorized by the New York State Board of Regents (www.highered.nysed.gov) to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Master of Professional Studies (MPS). SVA is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (msche.org), and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (nasad.arts-accredit.org). The BFA Interior Design program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (accredit-id.org)