Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships
Cultivating artistic talent from Louisiana
To help foster Louisiana’s young artists, the LEH and artist Gustave Blache III have partnered to offer the Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships for Aspiring Artists to support students attending the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City.
Named after accomplished Louisiana artist and SVA alumnus Gustave Blache III, the scholarship is open to all aspiring artists from Louisiana interested in pursuing either Bachelor or Master of Fine Arts degrees at SVA, one of the nation’s premiere art schools. Applications for the 2025-6 school year scholarships are open from September 15 through January 6, 2025. Please review the application guidance below before applying.
Find more guidance on the application process and applicable programs below.
“This is a life-changing opportunity for Louisiana’s young artists, one that will further foster critical thinking skills with the creative arts as they have never had before."
Recent Scholarship Recipients
The winners of the 2020 Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships for Aspiring Artists from Louisiana are Cierra Johnson of New Orleans (undergraduate award) and Myron Solomon, also of New Orleans (graduate award).
Learn more about the 2020 recipients
Learn about the 2019 recipients of the Gustave Blache III Art Scholarships here.
“The Gustave Blache III Art Scholarship is giving me a chance to attend an amazing school and pursue my passion for art in one of the most creative cities in the world.”
How to Apply
Aspiring artists from Louisiana who are either high school seniors (undergraduate award) or seeking to begin work on a Master of Fine Arts degree (graduate award)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts Scholarship Award of $25,000/annually for four years*
- Master of Fine Arts Scholarship Award of $25,000/annually for two years*
These $25,000-a-year scholarship awards represent $25,000 toward an annual tuition fee of $50,000.
*exclusive of the animation program
Applications for the scholarship will open on September 15, 2024, and close January 6, 2025. Recipients will be notified in spring of 2025.
Please note the following SVA deadlines:
- SVA’s preferred application date for incoming freshmen for maximum consideration for scholarships is December 1.
- SVA graduate school application due date is January 15.
- SVA incoming freshmen application final due date for scholarship consideration is February 1.
- SVA’s fall 2024 undergraduate and graduate classes begin on September 2, 2025.
Please read the Account & Application Creation Guide carefully before beginning an application.
All applicants will be required to upload a portfolio of original work, including a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 art samples.
Of special note: The awarding of this scholarship is dependent upon the applicant’s successful application and acceptance into the School of Visual Art’s illustration or other fine arts program.
Students applying for a Gustave Blache III Scholarship should carefully review SVA’s admissions requirements and be prepared to submit an application to SVA. The application deadline for graduate admissions at SVA is generally mid-January. For undergraduates, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
This scholarship may not be used at any other school.
Below are the direct links to the School of Visual Arts admissions requirements pages. All applicants should carefully review SVA’s requirements, including guidelines for portfolio submissions.
- Undergraduate
- Graduate – General Requirements
- Graduate – Additional Departmental Requirements (for Fine Arts program requirements)
Interested applicants can apply now here via LEH’s grants management portal. Important notes:
- Before creating a new account follow this guide to ensure you input all the necessary information.
- Before you begin applying review the Scholarship Terms and Conditions carefully.
- Questions? Email [email protected].
If you have questions about the scholarship program, please email [email protected].