Sva Alumni Society Inc

Sva Alumni Society Inc, established to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between the School of Visual Arts (SVA) and its alumni, aims to promote professional development among the alumni and raise funds for scholarship programs. The society serves as a vehicle for granting select student scholarships and merit awards, and solicits donations to fund these initiatives. Sva Alumni Society Inc's mission is to maintain, promote, and enhance the connection between SVA and its alumni. By doing so, the society seeks to support the academic and professional growth of its alumni, while also investing in the future of the school through scholarship programs.

The society's activities primarily revolve around providing financial aid to deserving students. In the fiscal year 2022, Sva Alumni Society Inc awarded forty-six scholarships from the Alumni Scholarship Fund, supporting the direct costs of completing final thesis/senior portfolio projects for students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The award amounts ranged from $500 to $5000, based on artistic merit and financial need as demonstrated by a project budget. Additionally, the society awarded thirty-four named scholarships and one merit scholarship, totaling $61,600, to recognize individual accomplishment and merit, or to provide financial assistance based on need.

Moreover, the Emergency Assistance Fund was established to provide emergency financial assistance in the form of microgrants to currently enrolled, full-time undergraduate and graduate students experiencing acute economic distress. In fiscal year 2022, the fund awarded $10,500 to twenty-one students. The society also offers the Alumni Society Housing Scholarship, which provides on-campus housing for a student who would otherwise commute from home. The housing scholarship covers the cost of on-campus housing for the duration of the student's time at SVA (not exceeding four years), with eligible students meeting specific criteria, including a home address within a 100-mile radius of the SVA zip code, and a minimum high school or transfer GPA of 3.0.

In summary, Sva Alumni Society Inc's mission is to strengthen the bond between the School of Visual Arts and its alumni, while simultaneously supporting the academic and professional growth of its alumni through scholarship programs. The society provides financial aid to deserving students through various scholarships, including the Alumni Scholarship Fund, named scholarships, and the Emergency Assistance Fund. Furthermore, the Alumni Society Housing Scholarship offers on-campus housing to eligible students who meet certain criteria.