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Undergraduate Program
Financial Aid:  Scholarships

The Siena Art Institute is proud to offer generous merit- and need- based scholarships to assist our applicants in covering the cost of tuition for our programs. 

How to apply:
The Siena Art Institute  offers a limited number of need- and merit-based scholarships.  Students should apply for scholarships as part of the Siena Art Institute's regular application process.  Students should complete the Undergraduate Application no later than November 1st or April 30th to be considered.  Applicants must be in good academic standing at their home institution and a minimum GPA of 2.5 (or equivalent) is required to be considered. 

To apply for the scholarship, please visit our Undergraduate Application page. Here students should complete all required application materials, including the Scholarship Essay section of the Application Form, and the Financial Statement from your home institution's Financial Aid Office

Scholarship Amounts

Scholarships are offered at the levels of full-tuition, half-tuition, and quarter-tuition.  It is important to note that  the scholarships are applied towards the cost of tuition and do not cover the cost of the non-refundable 600 € tuition deposit, housing, meals, course fees, art supplies, travel, the $50 application fee or other additional expenses.  Please visit the Undergraduate Tuition & Fees page for further information about program costs.

Requirements


Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received, and candidates are encouraged to reply as soon as possible, and no later than the Nov 15th or April 30th deadlines.


Awards will be made based on the following considerations:


  •  artistic portfolio & artist's statement
  •  academic record at home institution (2.5 minimum GPA or equivalent is required.)
  •  demonstrated financial need
  •  letter of recommendation from faculty member at home institution.
  •  consistency of proposed study at the Siena Art Institute with student's educational & artistic objectives.
  • potential to enrich and be enriched by  the intellectual and cultural opportunities available in the Siena community.

Scholarship recipients are automatically enrolled in The Siena Art Institute's Student Ambassador program which offers a leadership opportunity to students on their home campus. Student Ambassadors conduct presentations on their experience in Italy and on the Siena Art Institute program during study abroad fairs, classroom visits, and other events related to study abroad.