Master of Fine Arts - Visual Art

The William Paterson University Pioneer Award offers significant financial support to international students, providing an automatic scholarship of approximately $8,212 per year. This award helps reduce tuition costs, allowing international students to pay close to the affordable in-state rate while studying in a diverse and vibrant academic community. # Eligibility Criteria - Must be an international student enrolled at William Paterson University’s main campus. - Primary residence must be outside the United States and its territories. - Must hold a valid student visa (F1 or J1). - Must be enrolled full-time continuously in Fall and Spring semesters: - Undergraduates: minimum 12 credits per semester - Graduates: minimum 9 credits per semester - Maintain good academic standing: - Undergraduates: minimum 2.0 cumulative William Paterson GPA - Graduates: minimum 3.0 cumulative William Paterson GPA - Not eligible for in-state tuition. - Not applicable to WP Online programs or second-degree students. # Award Value and Benefits - Approximate award amount for Fall 2025: - Undergraduate: $8,212.80 per year (based on full-time enrollment) - Graduate: $7,034.40 per year (based on full-time enrollment) - Provides up to an 80% discount on the difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition for main campus international students. - Award amounts are adjusted annually to reflect tuition changes. - Applies to all academic terms: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. # Important Notes - Students must maintain continuous full-time enrollment and meet GPA requirements each semester to renew the award. - The award is not available for online programs or second-degree pursuits. - This scholarship supports William Paterson University’s commitment to cultural and ethnic diversity, welcoming students from over 64 countries. International students seeking affordable tuition and a supportive, diverse university environment are encouraged to apply and take advantage of the Pioneer Award to help fund their education at William Paterson University.