The Scalfi Spirit Scholarship

The Scalfi Spirit Scholarship is being offered by Sindy Scalfi, a longtime student of the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, in memory of her late father, Robert (Bob) Scalfi Jr. and her sister Susan.

In honor of his love, kindness and generosity of spirit, Sindy and Susan are sponsoring an annual gift of $4,000. This award will be offered to students who apply to the program through the link below. Applicants are reviewed anonymously, and the gift is offered directly to the applicant based on need, merit and investment in our school and programming. Each year applicants will be reviewed prior to fall registration and an awardee will be named before classes begin.

A Message from Sindy about the Inspiration for the Scholarship

My father was a Civil Engineer by education. Growing up, I watched him sharpen his pencils, almost nightly, with his favorite pocketknife. He would pour over his surveys and building plans writing meticulous notes in the margins. I would often look over his shoulder and I could read every word and number, though they were smaller than an eighth of an inch high. It was an art.

He began his relationship with drawing and painting in his later years and would often be found at his office desk doodling or practicing color combinations on the back of old check stubs or any piece of paper he had handy. At Christmas time, he would draw and paint little cards to send to his and my mom’s friends. They were sweetly elementary and charming. When my father passed away, my sister and I found many little drawings and small paintings he’d done over the years. Our Dad was truly a student of art!

My family has always been interested in assisting others to pursue their artistic goals by providing educational opportunities to help nurture talent. I want to do my part to continue my father's legacy by sponsoring the Scalfi Spirit Scholarship at the Academy.

Scholarships for Fall 2023, Spring & Summer 2024 have been awarded. Applications for next year are being accepted and will be awarded in August before the Fall 2024 session begins.

Click here to fill out the application.

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