The Syvilla Fort Scholarship Fund
Syvilla Fort is a seminal figure in the history of Cornish College of the Arts. As one of the first people of color to enroll in Cornish, when she joined in 1936, her influence is still felt in the Music and Dance departments.
In honor of her legacy while supporting the next generation of artists of color, in partnership with the Black Future Co-op Fund, we are pleased to announce the Syvilla Fort Scholarship Fund to support identifying as Black or African American interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Cornish College of the Arts.
Support NowThe College’s commitment to diversity and equity has been unwavering since its founding more than one hundred years ago.
Despite this commitment and the best efforts of countless faculty and staff, less than 15% of the Cornish student body today identified as a BIPOC student. The main barrier to more representation from these groups is a lack of financial resources. The Syvilla Fort Scholarship Fund aims to bridge this gap by offering additional financial support to students identifying as Black or African American.
