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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Through the rare combination of our spectacular galleries, our internationally known school of fine arts, and our public programs, PAFA strives to provide students and visitors alike with a unique and thrilling experience. 

Bachelor's programmes

Arts, Design & Architecture (5)

About

History

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) was founded in 1805 by painter and scientist Charles Willson Peale, sculptor William Rush, and other artists and business leaders.Since its founding, PAFA has collected works by leading American artists, as well as works by distinguished alumni and faculty of its school. 

Education

With over 200 years of experience training artists, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts nurtures the artistic development of our students through degree programs in undergraduate and graduate fine arts education.The School of Fine Arts offers a world-class professional education that focuses exclusively on the success of the emerging fine artist. Our priority is the quality, comprehensiveness, and relevance of a fine arts education to develop and pursue an artistic vision wherever it may lead.

Career

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages the recruitment and retention of qualified candidates for all positions. PAFA encourages members of all diverse groups to seek employment with us.

PAFA strives to offer its employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Our employees are our most valuable resource. Through our benefits partners, PAFA hopes to provide choices to best the needs of our employees and their families.

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an environment that welcomes and encourages the recruitment and retention of qualified candidates from all diverse groups. 

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Services

Housing services

The Student Services Staff at PAFA is committed to finding housing situations that best suit every student’s individual needs. Whether a student is in their first year at PAFA, transferring from another college or currently enrolled in a program at PAFA and looking for a housing change, PAFA can offer resources and assistance throughout the housing search. 

Library services

PAFA's library offers quiet reading and study areas, word processing and Internet workstations, color copiers and printers, scanners, digital cameras, and a/v equipment.

Medical services

Jefferson Family Medical Associates (JFMA) provides PAFA students with a variety of basic medical services free of charge, including:

  • General primary care for acute and chronic medical problems
  • Emergency care during hours when JFMA offices are open
  • Family planning and contraceptive counseling
  • Sexually transmitted disease counseling
  • Allergy shots (students must provide allergy serum)

Accreditation

PAFA is a non-profit college accredited through the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). PAFA is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) and The Common Application.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 May 2024
Acker Warren Fresh Start Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Acker Warren P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Boom & Bucket's Student Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Boom & Bucket
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2023
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award
Merit-based Need-based

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Delete Cyberbullying
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Nora's Nursery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Dec 2023
Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship
Merit-based

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Vasquez Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based

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Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Sallie Mae Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Greg Baumgartner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Texas Truck Accident Lawyer
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
RealtyHop Scholarship
Merit-based

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RealtyHop
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
RentHop Apartment Scholarship
Merit-based

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RentHop
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
Merit-based

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Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Rapid Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Cassandra Toroian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Cassandra Toroian
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Washington Policy Center
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
20 Nov 2023
Diverse International Women of Color Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Spanish Studies Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
Merit-based

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Zolve
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2024
Hugues Joublin Grant
Merit-based

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Hugues Joublin
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
The AW Bridal Scholarship
Merit-based

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AW Bridal
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Workpuls Scholarship
Merit-based

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Insightful
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 May 2024
The Exhibitus Scholarship for Students of Design
Merit-based

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Exhibitus
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 May 2024
Acker Warren Fresh Start Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Acker Warren P.C.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
Boom & Bucket's Student Scholarship Program
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Boom & Bucket
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2023
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Delete Cyberbullying
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2023
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Nora's Nursery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
11 Dec 2023
Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Vasquez Law Firm
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Justin Magnuson Justice Reform Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Sallie Mae 2k "No Essay" Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Sallie Mae Bank
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Greg Baumgartner Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Texas Truck Accident Lawyer
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
RealtyHop Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

RealtyHop
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
RentHop Apartment Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

RentHop
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Arctic Chiropractic Fairbanks
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Rapid Formations
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Cassandra Toroian Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Cassandra Toroian
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
18 Aug 2024
Jennifer Dunn Thomson Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Washington Policy Center
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
20 Nov 2023
Diverse International Women of Color Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Spanish Studies Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
Zolve Global Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Zolve
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2024
Hugues Joublin Grant
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Hugues Joublin
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
The AW Bridal Scholarship
Merit-based

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AW Bridal
Location not available

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