:: Summer 2008 Pre-college Program

Serious fun for high school students

Where Art Happens!

Pre-college Summer Session begins July 7, 2008 and extends through August 1, 2008. We offer four-week courses (seven class meetings) for college credit along with non-credit workshops (four class meetings). At the close of the program, students are invited to participate in an exhibition and opening of student work completed during the summer session on August 1, 2008 from 6:00 pm–8:00 pm at 700 Beacon Street.

Study art this summer in a college environment with professional artists. Our Pre-college program is especially designed to challenge your imagination and encourage your creative growth. Founded in 1912, The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Animation, Design, Photography, and combined majors. The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University also has January and Summer continuing education offerings.

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Art Educators

AIB is a certified provider of Professional Development Programs for Massachusetts' teacher re-certification. Earn Professional Development Points (PDP code 4-9001-999) by enrolling in any of our college-level courses or professional development seminars. Check our websites for January and Summer listings as well as Lesley Seminars. Art Educators receive a 15% discount on tuition.

Introducing the Urban Scholarship Program for residents of Boston, Cambridge, and Chelsea

Students who live in Boston, Cambridge, or Chelsea who are accepted to and enroll in the BFA degree program at The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University will now receive an $8,000/year scholarship that is renewable for up to 4 years. This scholarship is in addition to other need and/or merit based financial aid. You do not need to have taken a Pre-college course to be eligible for this scholarship. Please contact AIB Admission at admissions@aiboston.edu or call 617.585.6710 for more information or to request an application.

Pre-college Students who apply to The Art Institute of Boston's BFA Program

Students who have successfully completed a pre-college course at AIB and who choose to apply to AIB as a college choice may waive the $40 application fee. Residency students who have successfully completed the Young Artist Residency program at AIB may waive the application fee as well as waive the suggested letters of recommendation and interview. In addition, residency students who are accepted and who enroll in the BFA degree program receive a $1,000 first year scholarship. Beginning Fall 2005, the Young Artist Residency Scholarship Award is in addition to any other merit-based scholarship that is offered.

Young Artist Residency Program

The Summer Young Artist Residency Program is available in July for a limited number of students who will be entering their junior or senior year of high school Fall 2008. Accepted students choose a full schedule of courses from the summer Pre-college program and live in the Lesley University residencies on the Cambridge campus. The AIB studios are located on the Boston Campus, however a free university shuttle is provided to and from Cambridge. A program of evening and weekend events and meals are included in the residency program price. The residency program, complete with successful course work and activities carries 6 college credits. Scholarships are not available for this program. For program information please contact Kerri Fisher at kfisher3@aiboston.edu or call 617.585.6724 or 617.585.6729. Application forms will be available under Young Artist Residency programs. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2008. International Student Deadline is April 6, 2008 (See above note under Pre-college Students who apply to the BFA Program).

Young Artist Program Scholarships 2008

The Young Artist Scholarship Program (YAP) awards free tuition to the Pre-college Program and an hourly stipend to talented high school students from Boston and Boston area Public Schools. Students must demonstrate financial need. Those accepted into the program may take any 3 - 5 courses offered in the Summer 2008 Pre-college Program. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age or entering the 9th Grade in the Fall of 2008. Graduating high school seniors are eligible. To be considered for this program, students must submit a completed application including application form, teacher recommendation, 3-5 pieces of current artwork, parental income tax returns for 2007, and a YAP course registration form to:

YAP
Office of Extended Programs
The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University
700 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215

Deadline to apply for this YAP scholarship is June 2, 2008.

Interested students should contact Kerri Fisher at 617.585.6724 or kfisher3@aiboston.edu

• YAP Application Form PDF
• YAP Teacher Recommendation Form PDF
• YAP Course Registration Form PDF
  

Tuition-only Scholarships

A limited number of tuition scholarships are available on a financial need basis. Scholarships do not cover material or registration fees ($70). To apply, send in a completed registration form, a check or money order for $70, along with a copy of all parental 1040 income tax returns for 2007. Deadline to apply for tuition only scholarship for Summer Pre-college courses is June 2, 2008.

Scholarships are funded by: The Ralph Bradley Prize Trust, The AGM Summer Fund, The Charles Francis Adams Trust, Charrette LLC, The Butler Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and individual benefactors.