The Art Students League of NY Submission Manager

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Eligibility & Requirements

Statement of Intent and C.V. A Statement of Intent describes your reason for pursuing a Certificate of Completion with the Art Students League. You are encouraged to include information about yourself, your objectives, and your interests that may not be immediately apparent from a review of your portfolio and application. A Curriculum Vitae or résumé details your art-related activities and accomplishments. Part two of the Statement of Intent requires you to discuss specific classes you might take and instructors with whom you wish to study. This section is meant for you to discuss who the League can help you further develop as an artist.

Artwork Portfolio Online artwork submission of 10 images (JPEG format) is required. It is advised that applicants select recent work relevant to their chosen area of concentration. The application requires three (3) drawings made from observation, four (4) to seven (7) artworks in the chosen area of concentration, up to three (0-3) artworks in areas other than the chosen concentration. Two optional submissions can be made for video or audio artworks.

Previous Studies

Minimum educational level completion: Secondary school diploma or equivalent. A post-secondary degree or diploma is not required.
Applicants to the four-year Certificate Program must demonstrate a minimum of one academic year (two semesters, or equivalent) of previous fine arts study in studio classes for drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking or mixed media.
Applicants to the two-year Certificate Program must demonstrate a minimum of two academic school years (four semesters) of study from a post-secondary fine arts program.

Transcripts

An Official Transcript is required to show your previous fine arts studies.
A transcript from the Art Students League is acceptable and can be requested from the administration.
Transcripts from other institutions must be sent by mail to the Art Students League of New York, 215 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, Attn: Thomas Tacik; or by electronic service to: tom@artstudentsleague.org.

References/Recommendations

Provide two (2) to three (3) letters of recommendation from non-relative individuals who are familiar with your development as an artist. Recommenders should email tom@artstudentsleague.org or send letters by mail to the Art Students League of New York, 215 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, Attn: Thomas Tacik.

Application Fee A non-refundable application fee of $50 is due upon submission.

International Students: Language Proficiency If you are an international student, a good working knowledge of English is required. TOEFL scores are not required. English proficiency is determined through interview by teleconference or in-person meeting.

International Students: Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility) Issuance

Students who require F-1 non-immigrant status in order to enroll must have an active SEVIS record at the time of matriculation or to be otherwise eligible for issuance of a Form I-20.
To issue the Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, The Art Students League of New York is required by U.S. federal regulations to review documentation demonstrating sufficient financial resources to cover tuition, fees, living expenses, and medical insurance for the length of the program. Please note that the issuance of the Form I-20 is separate from the Certificate Program admission decision.
Form I-20 applications are reviewed when all required financial documentation has been submitted. If sufficient documentation is not provided, The Art Students League of New York will be unable to issue a Form I-20, and the applicant will not be able to enroll for the intended term.

Other Program Fees in addition to tuition

$300 Certificate Student per Semester (all certificate students)
$300 International Student per Semester (F-1 students only)

(Note: Fees are subject to change without prior notice)

Applying to the Certificate Program

Fall 2026 Application Deadlines:

The Fall 2026 Semester begins September 8, 2026.
Domestic 2-Year and 4-Year Certificate Program candidates, as well as international students currently in F1 status at other U.S. institutions who plan to transfer to the Art Students League, may submit the application no later than July 15, 2026. The application must be complete by this date with all supporting documents submitted. Incomplete applications may result in denial or deferred admission.
International students who must obtain the Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility and apply for the F-1 visa are advised to submit this application no later than May 15, 2026, to begin the program in Fall 2026.
International students currently at other U.S. institutions who plan to transfer to the Art Students League or new students who will be applying for the F-1 visa should contact the International & Certificate Student Services office as soon as possible by email: tom@artstudentsleague.org
The application for the Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility may be submitted concurrently with the Certificate Program application. Download the I-20 application here.

Certificate Program Advising

Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance and will receive further information about program advising and enrollment.

Art Students League Certificate Program for Veterans

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Eligibility & Requirements

VA Certificate of Eligibility for education benefits. If you have not received your Certificate of Eligibility, you may apply for GI Bill Education Benefits through the Veterans Administration here.

Statement of Intent
A Statement of Intent describes your reason for pursuing a Certificate of Completion with the Art Students League. You are encouraged to include information about yourself, your objectives, and your interests that may not be immediately apparent from a review of your portfolio and application. A Curriculum Vitae or résumé details your art-related activities and accomplishments.

Artwork Portfolio
Online artwork submission of 10 jpeg images is required. It is advised that applicants select recent work relevant to their chosen area of concentration. Two optional submissions can be made for video or audio works.

Transcripts

Minimum educational level completion: Secondary school diploma or equivalent. A post-secondary degree or diploma is not required.
Applicants to the four-year Certificate Program must demonstrate a minimum of one academic year (two semesters, or equivalent) of previous fine arts study in studio classes for drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking or mixed media.
An Official Transcript or equivalent is required to show your previous fine arts studies. A transcript from the Art Students League is acceptable. Transcripts from other institutions must be sent by mail to the Art Students League of New York, 215 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, Attn: Thomas Tacik; or by electronic service to: tom@artstudentsleague.org.

Recommendations

Provide two (2) to three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your development as an artist. Recommenders should email tom@artstudentsleague.org or send letters by mail to the Art Students League of New York, 215 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, Attn: Thomas Tacik.

Other Program Fees in addition to tuition

$300 Certificate Student Fee per semester (covered by GI Bill Education Benefits).

(Note: Fees are subject to change without prior notice)

Applying to the Certificate Program

Spring 2025 Application Deadline: January 15, 2025

The Spring 2025 Semester begins January 21, 2025.

Fall 2025 Application Deadlines:

Fall 2025 Application Deadline: August 15, 2025

The Fall 2025 Semester begins September 2, 2025.

Certificate Program Advising

All applicants are encouraged to make an appointment with the International & Certificate Student Services office to review entrance and enrollment requirements: https://calendly.com/asl-certificate-program/advising

Merit Scholarship 2026: Watercolor Painting

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The Art Students League of New York is delighted to offer this scholarship opportunity through the annual Merit Competition. Open to all current students and prospective new students working in the medium of watercolor, this award provides a tuition scholarship of $1,000 to be applied towards any watercolor painting class at the Art Students League of New York for the next Regular Session (September 2026-May 2027).

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Open to students working in watercolor.
League Membership is not required.
There are no minimum registration hours required.
Previous Merit Scholarship recipients are not eligible.
New students applying for a scholarship must create a League account to obtain an Art Students League ID Number by clicking here.
Recipients of a tuition scholarship must enroll in classes for the 2026/27 Regular Session and fully use the scholarship by May 31, 2027.
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork for this exhibition while on scholarship.
Scholarships may not be deferred.
Scholarships may be used for both online and/or in-person classes.
For in-person study, international students must have a visa status permitting full-time study at time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States are not eligible for merit scholarships.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Art Students League ID number is required; jurors will only be able to identify entrants by ID number.
New students must create a League account to obtain a Student ID Number by clicking here.
Optional Information: The Art Students League is able to designate certain scholarships based on donor intent. Providing the information in this section is voluntary, but can help the Art Students League distribute awards more effectively. This information has no bearing on the competition itself, which is judged solely on the basis of presented artwork.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged.
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files.
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Merit Scholarship 2026: Tweedy Scholarship for Figure Drawing

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The Art Students League of New York is delighted to offer Scholarship opportunities through the annual Merit Competition. Scholarships are open to all current students and prospective new students, providing tuition for one full-time class for the next Regular Session (September 2025-May 2026). Partial tuition scholarships are also awarded.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Open to students working in drawing from life.
League Membership is not required.
There are no minimum registration hours required.
Previous Merit Scholarship recipients are not eligible.
New students applying for a scholarship must create a League account to obtain an Art Students League ID Number by clicking here.
Recipients of a tuition scholarship must enroll in classes for the 2026/27 Regular Session and fully use the scholarship by May 31, 2027.
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork for this exhibition while on scholarship.
Scholarships may not be deferred.
Scholarships may be used for both online and/or in-person classes.
For in-person study, international students must have a visa status permitting full-time study at time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States are not eligible for merit scholarships.
Merit scholarships are awarded from named funds following the competition. Review a list of available scholarship funds here.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Art Students League ID number is required; jurors will only be able to identify entrants by ID number.
New students must create a League account to obtain a Student ID Number by clicking here.
One Merit Scholarship application per student in only ONE category: Realism, Semi-Objective/Semi-Abstract, or Abstract.
Optional Information: The Art Students League is able to designate certain scholarships based on donor intent. Providing the information in this section is voluntary, but can help the Art Students League distribute awards more effectively. This information has no bearing on the competition itself, which is judged solely on the basis of presented artwork.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of drawings to be judged.
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files.
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Merit Scholarship 2026: Realism, Abstract, Combined Genres

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MERIT SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Open to students working in all genres of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, or mixed media.
One scholarship application per student and students may apply to only ONE of three categories: Realism, Abstract, or Semi-Abstract/Semi Objective.
League Membership is not required.
There are no minimum registration hours required.
Previous Merit Scholarship recipients are not eligible.
New students applying for a scholarship must create a League account to obtain an Art Students League ID Number by clicking here.
Recipients of a tuition scholarship must enroll in classes for the 2026/27 Regular Session and fully use the scholarship by May 31, 2027.
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork for this exhibition while on scholarship.
Scholarships may not be deferred.
Scholarships may be used for both online and/or in-person classes.
For in-person study, international students must have a visa status permitting full-time study at time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States are not eligible for merit scholarships.
Merit scholarships are awarded from named funds following the competition. Review a list of available scholarship funds here.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*)
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form
Art Students League ID number is required; jurors will only be able to identify entrants by ID number
New students must create a League account to obtain a Student ID Number by clicking here.
One Merit Scholarship application per student in only ONE category: Realism, Semi-Objective/Semi-Abstract, or Abstract
Optional Information: The Art Students League is able to designate certain scholarships based on donor intent. Providing the information in this section is voluntary, but can help the Art Students League distribute awards more effectively. This information has no bearing on the competition itself, which is judged solely on the basis of presented artwork.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files
Sculpture may be photographed from multiple angles, but must be submitted as a single image file.
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Grants 2026: Gonzalez/Edwards Travel Grant

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The Art Students League of New York is delighted to offer Grant opportunities through the annual Merit Competition. Unless otherwise stated, Grants include a cash award plus tuition for one full-time class for the next Regular Session (September 2026-May 2027) and are open only to League members.

I. GRANTS ELIGIBILITY

League membership in good standing at time of application (member status may not be Lapsed or Dropped). The Annual Registration Fee paid by all League students who take classes is not a membership fee and does not constitute League membership. For further information regarding membership, please click here. For further information regarding membership status, please click here.
Candidates must be enrolled in class(es) at the time of application and competition.
Eligibility for grants is keyed to registration hours AND areas of concentration. For example, students who have been registered full-time in only a sculpture class will not be eligible for painting grants. Please see Available Grants listing for complete details.
At the time of application candidates must have completed a minimum of 1,120 cumulative class hours (full-time and/or part-time, excluding workshops), of which 420 class hours must be in the current Regular Session (September 2025 – May 2026). Read more about this requirement here under the Grants Eligibility and Class Hours heading.
Past recipients of this grant may not reapply but may apply for other grants (based on eligibility).
International students must have the appropriate visa status allowing full-time study at the time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States, regardless of membership status, are not eligible for the grants competition.
If an applicant is found to be ineligible based on any of the above criteria, the application will not be reviewed.

Xavier Gonzalez and Ethel Edwards Travel Grant

This grant is made possible through the generosity of the late Xavier Gonzalez and Ethel Edwards for travel and study in Spain.

$15,000 and full-time tuition for one class during the regular school year. In addition to the requirements listed above, the following details are specific to this grant:

Open only to students whose focus is painting in any medium or style.
Recipient of the Xavier Gonzalez and Ethel Edwards Travel Grant must agree to travel to Spain and remain there for study in the field of painting for at least three (3) months, to begin using the grant prior to August 30, 2027. Recipients must also agree to send progress reports to the League.
Recipient must submit a travel itinerary with budget, and a personal statement detailing what they plan to accomplish with the travel grant.
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork while in Europe, or related to the trip, for this exhibition.

II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Eligible students may submit multiple applications for different grant categories, each with different artworks. NOTE: Eligibility is based on the types of classes taken and the number of hours in each category.

III. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged.
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files.
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Grants 2026: McDowell Travel Grant

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I. GRANTS ELIGIBILITY

League membership in good standing at time of application (member status may not be Lapsed or Dropped). The Annual Registration Fee paid by all League students who take classes is not a membership fee and does not constitute League membership. For further information regarding membership, please click here. For further information regarding membership status, please click here.
Candidates must be enrolled in class(es) at the time of application and competition.
Eligibility for grants is keyed to registration hours AND areas of concentration. For example, students who have been registered full-time in only a sculpture class will not be eligible for painting grants. Please see Available Grants listing for complete details.
At the time of application candidates must have completed a minimum of 1,120 cumulative class hours (full-time and/or part-time, excluding workshops), of which 420 class hours must be in the current Regular Session (September 2025 – May 2026). Read more about this requirement here under the Grants Eligibility and Class Hours heading.
Past recipients of this grant may not reapply but may apply for other grants (based on eligibility).
International students must have the appropriate visa status allowing full-time study at the time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States, regardless of membership status, are not eligible for the grants competition.
If an applicant is found to be ineligible based on any of the above criteria, the application will not be reviewed.

Edward G. McDowell Travel Grant

This grant is made possible through the generosity of the late Edward G. McDowell for study and travel in Europe, to include a period of time in Paris.

Award of $10,000 and full-time tuition for one class during the regular school year. In addition to the general requirements, the following details are specific to this grant:

Open to single (unmarried) students working in any medium or style. A notarized affidavit will be required of the recipient.
‍The recipient of an Edward G. McDowell Travel Grant must agree to travel to Europe and remain there for study for at least two (2) months, to begin using the grant within 15 months. The recipient must also agree to send written progress reports to the League, including one report from Paris.
Recipient must agree to submit a travel itinerary with budget, and a personal statement detailing what they plan to accomplish with the travel grant.
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork while in Europe, or related to the trip, for this exhibition.

II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Eligible students may submit multiple applications for different grant categories, each with different artworks. NOTE: Eligibility is based on the types of classes taken and the number of hours in each category.

III. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged.
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files.
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Grants 2026: Painting from Life - Kesson Masterton, Lysun, Mason Grants

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I. GRANTS ELIGIBILITY

League membership in good standing at time of application (member status may not be Lapsed or Dropped). The Annual Registration Fee paid by all League students who take classes is not a membership fee and does not constitute League membership. For further information regarding membership, please click here. For further information regarding membership status, please click here.
Candidates must be enrolled in class(es) at the time of application and competition.
Eligibility for grants is keyed to registration hours AND areas of concentration. For example, students who have been registered full-time in only a sculpture class will not be eligible for painting grants. Please see Available Grants listing for complete details.
At the time of application candidates must have completed a minimum of 1,120 cumulative class hours (full-time and/or part-time, excluding workshops), of which 420 class hours must be in the current Regular Session (September 2025 – May 2026). Read more about this requirement here under the Grants Eligibility and Class Hours heading.
Past recipients of this grant may not reapply but may apply for other grants (based on eligibility).
International students must have the appropriate visa status allowing full-time study at the time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States, regardless of membership status, are not eligible for the grants competition.
If an applicant is found to be ineligible based on any of the above criteria, the application will not be reviewed.

Doreta Kesson Masteron Grant, Gregory Lysun Grant, and Phyllis Harriman Mason Grant

These grants are made possible through the generosity of the Estates of Gregory Lysun and Phyllis Harriman Mason, and by Elizabeth D. Masterton in memory of her mother Doreta Kesson Masterton.

One award each of $3,000 and one full-time class for the regular school year. In addition to the requirements listed above, the following details are specific to this grant:

Open only to students of traditional representational painting in oil.
Past recipients of the Kuniyoshi, Mason, Kesson-Masterton, Lysun, Roux Grants are not eligible for this award.
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork while on scholarship for this exhibition.

II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Eligible students may submit multiple applications for different grant categories, each with different artworks. NOTE: Eligibility is based on the types of classes taken and the number of hours in each category.

III. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged.
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files.
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Grants 2026: Abstract & Mixed Media Painting - Lloyd Sherwood Grant

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I. GRANTS ELIGIBILITY

League membership in good standing at time of application (member status may not be Lapsed or Dropped). The Annual Registration Fee paid by all League students who take classes is not a membership fee and does not constitute League membership. For further information regarding membership, please click here. For further information regarding membership status, please click here.
Candidates must be enrolled in class(es) at the time of application and competition.
Eligibility for grants is keyed to registration hours AND areas of concentration. For example, students who have been registered full-time in only a sculpture class will not be eligible for painting grants. Please see Available Grants listing for complete details.
At the time of application candidates must have completed a minimum of 1,120 cumulative class hours (full-time and/or part-time, excluding workshops), of which 420 class hours must be in the current Regular Session (September 2025 – May 2026). Read more about this requirement here under the Grants Eligibility and Class Hours heading.
Past recipients of this grant category may not reapply but may apply for other grants (based on eligibility).
International students must have the appropriate visa status allowing full-time study at the time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States, regardless of membership status, are not eligible for the grants competition.
If an applicant is found to be ineligible based on any of the above criteria, the application will not be reviewed.

Lloyd Sherwood Grant

This award is made possible through the generosity of the Estate of Lloyd Sherwood.

$3,000 and one full-time class for the regular school year. In addition to the requirements listed above, the following details are specific to this grant:

Open only to students of abstract painting or mixed media.
Past recipients of the Kuniyoshi, Sherwood, Brody Gaston, or Barnet Grants for abstract painting or mixed media are not eligible for this award.
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork while on scholarship for this exhibition.

‍II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Eligible students may submit multiple applications for different grant categories, each with different artworks. NOTE: Eligibility is based on the types of classes taken and the number of hours in each category.

III. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged.
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files.
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Grants 2026: Mixed Media & Assemblage - Bruce Dorfman Grant

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I. GRANTS ELIGIBILITY

League membership in good standing at time of application (member status may not be Lapsed or Dropped). The Annual Registration Fee paid by all League students who take classes is not a membership fee and does not constitute League membership. For further information regarding membership, please click here. For further information regarding membership status, please click here.
Candidates must be enrolled in class(es) at the time of application and competition.
Eligibility for grants is keyed to registration hours AND areas of concentration. For example, students who have been registered full-time in only a sculpture class will not be eligible for painting grants. Please see Available Grants listing for complete details.
At the time of application candidates must have completed a minimum of 1,120 cumulative class hours (full-time and/or part-time, excluding workshops), of which 420 class hours must be in the current Regular Session (September 2025 – May 2026). Read more about this requirement here under the Grants Eligibility and Class Hours heading.
Past recipients of this grant category may not reapply but may apply for other grants (based on eligibility).
International students must have the appropriate visa status allowing full-time study at the time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States, regardless of membership status, are not eligible for the grants competition.
If an applicant is found to be ineligible based on any of the above criteria, the application will not be reviewed.

Bruce Dorfman Grant for Mixed Media & Assemblage

This award is made possible through the generosity of Ronald Strackbein.

$1,000 award of credit to the Art Students League Art Store and one full-time class for the regular school year. In addition to the requirements listed above, the following details are specific to this grant:

Open only to students of Mixed Media and Assemblage.
Artwork must be mixed media assemblage.
‍Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork for this exhibition while on scholarship.

‍II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Eligible students may submit multiple applications for different grant categories, each with different artworks. NOTE: Eligibility is based on the types of classes taken and the number of hours in each category.

III. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged.
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files.
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Grants 2026: Kuniyoshi Award for Printmaking

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I. GRANTS ELIGIBILITY

League membership in good standing at time of application (member status may not be Lapsed or Dropped). The Annual Registration Fee paid by all League students who take classes is not a membership fee and does not constitute League membership. For further information regarding membership, please click here. For further information regarding membership status, please click here.
Candidates must be enrolled in class(es) at the time of application and competition.
Eligibility for grants is keyed to registration hours AND areas of concentration. For example, students who have been registered full-time in only a sculpture class will not be eligible for painting grants. Please see Available Grants listing for complete details.
At the time of application candidates must have completed a minimum of 1,120 cumulative class hours (full-time and/or part-time, excluding workshops), of which 420 class hours must be in the current Regular Session (September 2025 – May 2026). Read more about this requirement here under the Grants Eligibility and Class Hours heading.
Past recipients of this grant category may not reapply but may apply for other grants (based on eligibility).
International students must have the appropriate visa status allowing full-time study at the time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States, regardless of membership status, are not eligible for the grants competition.
If an applicant is found to be ineligible based on any of the above criteria, the application will not be reviewed.

Kuniyoshi Award for Printmaking

This award is made possible through the generosity of the Sara and Yasuo Kuniyoshi Foundation.

Awards of $7,500 and full-time tuition for one printmaking class during the regular school year. In addition to the requirements listed above, the following details are specific to this grant:

This grant is awarded to students of printmaking in any style or genre.
If eligible a student may apply for both awards but may receive only one Kuniyoshi Award.
Past printmaking recipients of the Nessa Cohen Grant or the Will Barnet Grant are not eligible for the printmaking award‍.
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork for this exhibition while on scholarship.

‍II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*).
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Eligible students may submit multiple applications for different grant categories, each with different artworks. NOTE: Eligibility is based on the types of classes taken and the number of hours in each category.

III. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged.
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files.
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Grants 2026: Kuniyoshi Award for Painting

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I. GRANTS ELIGIBILITY

League membership in good standing at time of application (member status may not be Lapsed or Dropped). The Annual Registration Fee paid by all League students who take classes is not a membership fee and does not constitute League membership. For further information regarding membership, please click here. For further information regarding membership status, please click here.
Candidates must be enrolled in class(es) at the time of application and competition.
Eligibility for grants is keyed to registration hours AND areas of concentration. For example, students who have been registered full-time in only a sculpture class will not be eligible for painting grants. Please see Available Grants listing for complete details.
At the time of application candidates must have completed a minimum of 1,120 cumulative class hours (full-time and/or part-time, excluding workshops), of which 420 class hours must be in the current Regular Session (September 2025 – May 2026). Read more about this requirement here under the Grants Eligibility and Class Hours heading.
Past recipients of this grant category may not reapply but may apply for other grants (based on eligibility).
International students must have the appropriate visa status allowing full-time study at the time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States, regardless of membership status, are not eligible for the grants competition.
If an applicant is found to be ineligible based on any of the above criteria, the application will not be reviewed.

Kuniyoshi Award for Painting

This award is made possible through the generosity of the Sara and Yasuo Kuniyoshi Foundation.

Awards of $7,500 and full-time tuition for one painting class during the regular school year. In addition to the requirements listed above, the following details are specific to this grant:

This grant is awarded to students of painting in any medium, style or genre.
If eligible a student may apply for both awards but may receive only one Kuniyoshi Award.
Past recipients of Kuniyoshi Award for Painting, Mason, Kesson-Masterton, Lysun, Sherwood, or Brody Gaston Grants are not eligible for the painting award
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork for this exhibition while on scholarship.

‍II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*)
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Eligible students may submit multiple applications for different grant categories, each with different artworks. NOTE: Eligibility is based on the types of classes taken and the number of hours in each category.

III. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Grants 2026: Sculpture & Works on Paper - Nessa Cohen Grant

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I. GRANTS ELIGIBILITY

League membership in good standing at time of application (member status may not be Lapsed or Dropped). The Annual Registration Fee paid by all League students who take classes is not a membership fee and does not constitute League membership. For further information regarding membership, please click here. For further information regarding membership status, please click here.
Candidates must be enrolled in class(es) at the time of application and competition.
Eligibility for grants is keyed to registration hours AND areas of concentration. For example, students who have been registered full-time in only a sculpture class will not be eligible for painting grants. Please see Available Grants listing for complete details.
At the time of application candidates must have completed a minimum of 1,120 cumulative class hours (full-time and/or part-time, excluding workshops), of which 420 class hours must be in the current Regular Session (September 2025 – May 2026). Read more about this requirement here under the Grants Eligibility and Class Hours heading.
Past recipients of this grant category may not reapply but may apply for other grants (based on eligibility).
International students must have the appropriate visa status allowing full-time study at the time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States, regardless of membership status, are not eligible for the grants competition.
If an applicant is found to be ineligible based on any of the above criteria, the application will not be reviewed.

Nessa Cohen Grant

Made possible through the generosity of the late Nessa Cohen, this grant is provided for the purpose of furthering recipients’ interests and abilities in their chosen areas of study and to assist students of proven proficiency to transition to a more professional status.

$5,000 and full-time tuition for one class during the regular school year. In addition to the requirements listed above, the following details are specific to this grant:

Open only to students of sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and watercolor
Students who have won this grant twice are no longer eligible
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork for this exhibition while on scholarship.

‍II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*)
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Eligible students may submit multiple applications for different grant categories, each with different artworks. NOTE: Eligibility is based on the types of classes taken and the number of hours in each category.

III. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

Grants 2026: Figurative Sculpture in Clay - Frances S. Bassen Grant

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I. GRANTS ELIGIBILITY

League membership in good standing at time of application (member status may not be Lapsed or Dropped). The Annual Registration Fee paid by all League students who take classes is not a membership fee and does not constitute League membership. For further information regarding membership, please click here. For further information regarding membership status, please click here.
Candidates must be enrolled in class(es) at the time of application and competition.
Eligibility for grants is keyed to registration hours AND areas of concentration. For example, students who have been registered full-time in only a sculpture class will not be eligible for painting grants. Please see Available Grants listing for complete details.
At the time of application candidates must have completed a minimum of 1,120 cumulative class hours (full-time and/or part-time, excluding workshops), of which 420 class hours must be in the current Regular Session (September 2025 – May 2026). Read more about this requirement here under the Grants Eligibility and Class Hours heading.
Past recipients of this grant category may not reapply but may apply for other grants (based on eligibility).
International students must have the appropriate visa status allowing full-time study at the time of application and for the 2026/27 Regular Session.
Temporary international visitors to the United States, regardless of membership status, are not eligible for the grants competition.
If an applicant is found to be ineligible based on any of the above criteria, the application will not be reviewed.

The Frances S. Bassen Grant

This award is made possible through the generosity of the estate of Sally Grant Morse.

$3,000 and full-time tuition for one class during the regular school year. In addition to the requirements listed above, the following details are specific to this grant:

Open only to students of traditional representational sculpture originally executed in clay.
Past double-recipients of the Nessa Cohen Grant and past recipients of the Bassen Grant or Lucchesi Grant are not eligible for this award.
Mandatory participation in the League's annual Scholarships & Grants Exhibition next year. Recipient is expected to produce artwork for this exhibition while on scholarship.

‍II. APPLICATION PROCEDURE APPLICATION DUE DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Required fields are marked with a red asterisk (*)
Email Address Validation is required. You will receive an email from Submittable asking you to confirm your email address.
Completed and signed application form.
Eligible students may submit multiple applications for different grant categories, each with different artworks. NOTE: Eligibility is based on the types of classes taken and the number of hours in each category.

III. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit three (3) digital images of artwork to be judged
Artworks in multiple panels (diptych, triptych) must be submitted as single image files
Save each file in JPEG format, no larger than 2 MB (megabytes).

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