Luigi and Anita Traverso Photography Award Endowment

MFA and BFA Photography majors currently in Thesis 2/Senior Studio II may submit work for the Luigi and Anita Traverso Photography Scholarship. This award is offered through the generosity of emeritus Professor of Italian, Giancarlo Traverso and honors the memory of his parents, Luigi and Anita Traverso.

Recipients of the award will be selected by the Photography Department based upon:
1) the quality of work produced for the Thesis show
2) their ability to meet the award’s criteria

Student should:

  • Be enrolled, by the time of the award, in Senior Studio II / Thesis II
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Be a matriculated full-time or part-time SUNY New Paltz student
  • Submit a 200-300 word statement concerning their involvement in the life of the photography program, any professional pre-graduation involvements if fieldwork
  • Submit a portfolio of 10-15 images
Awards will be granted at the end of the semester of application.

Donor
Dr. Giancarlo A. Traverso
Award
varies
Scopes
Fine and Performing Arts Scholarships, Graduate, Photography Scholarships, Undergraduate
Deadline
04/07/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please submit a 200-300 word statement about your involvement in the photography program and any professional pre-graduation fieldwork.
  2. Portfolio submission: Please submit a portfolio of 10-15 images