OpenField2027 MFA Craft Media Entrance Awards
AUArts automatically considers MFA applicants for entrance scholarship awards up to CAD 5,000 when their complete admission application is submitted by January 15, 2027. Award decisions are based on merit and are not guaranteed.
Published deadline: 2027-01-15
Admission and eligibility
- CGPA
- A recognized Bachelor of Fine Arts or related degree; minimum cumulative GPA 3.00.
- IELTS
- IELTS 7.0 overall or accepted alternative test/exemption, according to AUArts graduate requirements.
- GRE
- Not listed as a standard MFA admission requirement; confirm with AUArts if uncertain.
- Published papers
- No compulsory published paper. Applicants may optionally include up to 3 relevant publications.
- References and portfolio
- Two independent references, portfolio up to 20 works, cover letter up to 500 words, statement of intent 750–1250 words, CV up to 4 pages.
Funding, joining cost and deadlines
AUArts automatically considers MFA applicants for entrance scholarship awards up to CAD 5,000 when their complete admission application is submitted by January 15, 2027. Award decisions are based on merit and are not guaranteed.
- Funding / possible stipend
- Competitive entrance award of up to CAD 5,000; not automatic funding.
- Application fee
- No separate award application; MFA application CAD 150 international or CAD 110 domestic.
- Tuition
- Published MFA tuition: CAD 12,500/semester international or CAD 6,250/semester domestic/permanent resident, over 5 semesters (additional costs extra).
- Applications open
- 2026-10-01
- Closing date
- 2027-01-15
The entrance award is competitive and should not be confused with full funding of international fees and living costs.
Original university source
AUArts official opportunity page ↗ · Full MFA requirements ↗ · Fee breakdown ↗
Reviewed 13 October 2026. No affiliation with the university, and no admission or funding guarantee.