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Teacher Grant

Note: Due to an overwhelming response to the Summer Teacher Program the capacity has been reached for 2008 and the program is now closed.  Please contact the coordinator of the program Michael Robertson at 415-618-6508 for further details and information of how to apply for the Summer Teacher Grant for next year.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Program Description:

The Teacher Grant program provides High School and Community College art and design teachers with the opportunity to refresh or expand their skills. Participants are provided with a full tuition scholarship for any regular undergraduate course offered at the Academy of Art University during the Summer semester.

Areas of Study:

To view areas of academic study and course offerings at the Academy of Art University, call 1-800-544-2787 to request the college Catalog and Schedule of Classes, or click here. Course times for the Summer semester are available in the Academy of Art University Schedule of Classes.

Eligibility:

The Teacher Grant program is open to all interested secondary school and community college teachers. Previous Teacher Grant participants are encouraged to apply. A copy of a teaching certificate and a letter from a secondary school or community college verifying employment as a teacher are required.

Teacher Grant Awards:

The Teacher Grant provides a full tuition scholarship for 3 or 6 course units during the Summer semester at the Academy of Art University. Grant recipients are responsible for all other costs and fees including the application fee, registration fee, lab fees, cost of supplies, transportation, room, board, and any other expenses.

Housing:

Summer housing is available in the Academy of Art University housing facilities, located in downtown San Francisco (a separate Housing Application is required). For information on how to apply for housing and for a description of associated costs, click here. For the downloadable Housing Application, click here.

More Information

You may call 800-544-2787 to speak with the Admissions Office; a representative will assist you with the completion of your application and answer any questions about the Academy. Upon receipt of the completed application, an Admissions Representative will contact you about the selection of classes and other details about enrolling for the Summer semester. You may also contact the coordinator for the Summer Teacher Grant, Michael Robertson, at mrobertson@academyart.edu, or contact him by phone at 415-618-6468.