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Students and Alumni
American Academy in Rome - The Rome Prize
Emerging and mid-career artists who represent the highest standard of excellence; Undergraduate students are not eligible U.S. Citizens only
Various
Varies - housing/studio/stipend
www.aarome.org/apply
Supports innovative and cross-disciplinary work in the arts and humanities at the American Academcy in Rome; includes room and board, work space, and a stipend
June N/A NovemberAcademic year - 11 months
Rome ItalyLocation:
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American/Scandinavian Foundation
Minimum undergraduate degree; Priority for candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study or research U.S. Citizens only
Any
Grants up to $5,000; Fellowships up to $23,000
www.amscan.org
Pursuit of research, study or creative arts projects in one or more Scandinavian country
August N/A NovemberUp to 1 year
ScandanaviaLocation:
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Arrowmont School of Arts and Craft Residency
May apply while a current student but must be alumni to participate in the 11 month program; early career, self-motivated artists able to work well independently and within a larger organization
Any but should be appropriate for Arrowmont courses
Varies - monthly stipend, housing, meals, studio
www.arrowmont.org
11 month residency: monthly stipend, housing, meals, studio, exhibition opportunities, professional development
December N/A February11 months
Gatlinburg Tennessee U.S.Location:
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Arrowmont School of Arts and Craft Work-Study, Seasonal Assistantships, and Workshop Scholarship
Students and alumni with limited financial resources to participate in classes U.S. or non-U.S. Citizen
Any but should be appropriate for Arrowmont courses
Varies - housing, meals, studio
www.arrowmont.org
Students can apply for positions ranging in length from six to twelve weeks. During the program, they work for Arrowmont in exchange for room, board and course tuition.
February N/A March6-12 weeks
Gatlinburg Tennessee U.S.Location:
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Center for Craft, Creativity, & Design Craft - Museum Internship
Undergraduate or graduate enrolled or who have graduated in the last 6 months; apply to the host instiutions directly U.S. Citizens only
Any but with a focus on studio craft or art/craft history
$5,000
www.craftcreativitydesign.org/grants/windgate-museum/
Internship stipend for work in museum, gallery, collections, craft, curation
March N/A AprilBetween May and April
Various U.S.Location:
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Center for Craft, Creativity, & Design Craft - Research Fund Grant
Academic Researchers/Independent Scholars, graduate students and beyond U.S. Citizens only
Craft Research Only
$1,000 -$15,000
www.craftcreativitydesign.org/grants/craft-research-fund/
Research for a project, exhibiton, or thesis; or to cover travel to a conference to present an academic paper; supports innovative research on critical issues in craft theory and history
May N/A September/October
Varies
Various U.S.Location:
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Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
Emerging Artists; undergraduate or graduate; at least 18 at the time of application U.S. or non-U.S. citizen
Representational painting, drawing, sculpture, or printmaking
$15,000 Canadian Dollars
www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org/
Supports work, skills, training, aquiring competencies; emerging figurative artists; representational style only
Ongoing N/A OngoingVaries
VariousLocation:
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International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) Studio Scholarship
A designer must be working in the industry for less than five years and have a working prototype that is not in commercial production U.S. or non-U.S. Citizen
Design
$1,000
www.icff.com/show/icff-studio/
Cash award and individual display booths at ICFF in NYC in May to showcase prototype that is not in commercial production, juried competition
December N/A JanuaryFebruary - May
New York City New York U.S.Location:
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Ox-Box Summer MFA Residency
Open to any current or recent MFA graduate; must be 21 by the start of the program U.S. or non-U.S. citizen
Any
Program costs are waived; Studio, housing, meals are covered
www.ox-bow.org/residency-overview/
Studio residency, time and space for work, opportunity to engage with diverse artist community, professional growth; Connection to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Community engagement and involvement is essential
November N/A FebruarySummer-3 week
Saugatuck Michigan U.S.Location:
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Rhode Island Foundation Carter Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Innovation
Undergraduate or graduate; Rhode Islanders aged 18 or older; Recipients must commit to staying in Rhode Island for the 4 year Fellowship U.S. Citizens only
Any
$200,000
http://www.rifoundation.org/TransformingRhodeIsland/CarterFellowshipforEntrepreneurialInnovation.aspx
Financial support for innovative projects that could dramatically improve an area of life in Rhode Island; Community benefit, not just commercial success
November N/A December4 years
Rhode Island U.S.Location:
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Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Project Grant
RI Legal Residents for a minium of 12 months prior to application date; highly creative, talented artists who seek to produce, perform, teach, or share their work with the public U.S. Citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents only
Any
$5,000
www.arts.ri.gov/individuals/
Project development including the coordination of community arts events, public performances, arts workshops, creative collaborations, and exhibitions and installations with a strong public component
February, August
N/A April, October
1 year
Rhode Island U.S.Location:
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Rhode Island Wavemaker Fellowship
Graduating design students pursuing a career or starting a business in Rhode Island in technology, engineering, design and other key sectors U.S. Citizens only
Any
Undergraduates up to $4,000; Graduates up to $6,000
https://wavemaker.commerceri.com/
Defrays student loan payments for up to four years; Fellows are invited to participate in various personal and professional development programs, social and professional networking opportunities, community-based events and more.
January N/A ?Up to 4 years
Rhode Island U.S.Location:
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Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI)
May apply while in school but can not attend while in school as the residency takes place during academic year; must be 25 years old or older U.S. or non-U.S. Citizen
Any; Strongly encourage interdisciplinary and non-traditional creative practice applicants
Cost of residency
www.http://sfai.org
Living and working space for one to three months; Theme-based, Social Impact, Community, Regional and Global problems, creative inquiry
November N/A February1- 3 months
Santa Fe New Mexico U.S.Location:
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SOM Prize and Travel Fellowship Awards in Architecture, Design & Urban Design
Applicants who have received or plan to receive an undergraduate or graduate degree; must graduate before June of the grant year but within 1 year U.S. or non-U.S. citizen
Architectural Design, Spatial Design, and Urban Design
$20,000 or $50,000
www.somfoundation.som.com/award/travel-fellowship-design
Supports costs and travel in connection with carrying out in-depth research; opportunity to meet with other professionals and pursue study outside the realm of established patterns
February N/A AprilVaries
VariousLocation:
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Burro Brand Ghana Summer Fellowship
Must complete sophmore year before fellowship commences Citizenship: Contact the organization
A discipline related to Fellowship positions
Varies
www.burrobrand.biz/
Supports social/community impact internship experience; Housing, in-country transportation, modest monthly stipend for food/sundries
January N/A AprilAt least 6 months
Koforidua GhanaLocation:
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Christianson Grant
18 -28 years old, undergraduate or graduate U.S. Citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents only
Any
$2,500 - $10,000
www.interexchange.org/foundation/grant-funding/christianson-grant#how-to-apply
Supports service project with work component - work, internship, volunteer, international experience, 6 months, can not part of a degree requirement or for credit
Revolving N/A March, July, October
6 months
VariousLocation:
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Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) - Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
Undergraduates at all RI EPSCOR Partner Institutions U.S. or non-U.S. citizen
Any - science related
$5,000
www.web.uri.edu/rinsfepscor/surf/
Training and career development in the science, and advances technical and cognitive skills; Projects are usually a part of a much larger research program; Stipend and research materials
January N/A FebruaryAcademic year
Rhode Island U.S.Location:
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Gilman International Scholarship
Undergraduates already receiving a Federal Pell Grant U.S. Citizens only Any
up to $5,000
www.iie.org/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program/About-the-Program
Supports academic/credit bearing studies or career-oriented internships; Travel, tuition, living expenses; Finanicial need is a factor; Additional fundingfor critical need languages
Ongoing N/A Depends on Application Term
Varies
VariousLocation:
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Hart Howerton Travel Fellowship
Undergraduate and graduate students entering their final year of study in September Citizenship: Contact the organization
Architecture, landscape architecture, planning
$10,000 salary, $2,500 housing assistances, $5,000 travel expenses, round trip air travel to SF or NY
www.harthowerton.com/fellowship
Supports global design internship, travel and office experience
November N/A JanuarySummer 11 weeks
San Francisco or New York City California or New York U.S.Location:
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Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers (KPCB) Fellows Program
Outstanding undergraduate or graduate students Citizenship: Contact the organization
Design
Varies
www.kpcbfellows.com/
Start-up, employment, mentoring, professional development; Fellows are paid with the terms are negotiated directly between the student and the portfolio company
January N/A JanuarySummer
Greater San Francisco Bay Area California U.S.Location:
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Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund and Christine T. Grinavic Adventurer's Fund
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors; legal RI resident for at least 5 years; must show financial need U.S. Citizens only
Any
$2,000 - $7,000
www.rifoundation.org/WorkingTogether/ForScholarshipSeekers/ScholarshipFellowshipOpportunities/MichaelPMetcalfMemorialFund.aspx
Grants for travel in U.S. or abroad, enrichment, public service; must have a well-defined plan; can not be part of curriculum
November N/A JanuaryExperience is to occur by calendar year end
VariousLocation:
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Ox-Bow Summer Fellowship Award (Funded by the LeRoy Neiman Foundation)
Current Juniors, Seniors, Fifth Years, and Graduate Students; must be 21 by the start of the program U.S. or non-U.S. citizen
Any
Program costs are waived; Studio, housing, meals are covered; Fellows receive stipend for 20 hours of work per week
www.ox-bow.org/fellowship-program-1/
Studio residency, time and space for work, opportunity to engage with diverse artist community, professional growth; Connection to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Community engagement and involvement is essential
November N/A FebruarySummer-13 weeks
Saugatuck Michigan U.S.Location:
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Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships For New Americans, The
Graduate students; Immigrants and Children of Immigrants to the U.S U.S. Citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents only
Any
50% of tuition and $25,000 annual stipend
www.pdsoros.org/apply
Scholarship for graduate level study for new Americans
April N/A November2 academic years
Various U.S.Location:
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Wege Prize
Full-time enrolled undergraduate or graduate students; Individuals or teams of 5 that represent different disciplines and institutions U.S. or non-U.S. citizen
Any - Design focused
$30,000
www.wegeprize.org/
Design problem solving and design thinking
September N/A November - 1st deadline
Academic year
VariousLocation:
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Alumni Only
Aaron Siskind Foundation Individual Photographer's Fellowship
Commited to and professionally active or employed in the field; May NOT be enrolled in a college degree program; Can graduate before the application deadline are eligible; must reside in the U.S. and be at least 21 years of age U.S. Citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents only
Photography
$10,000
www.aaronsiskind.org/grant.html
Supports Work; Traditional photography or experimental works; Selected based on artistic excellence, accomplishment, and promise
March N/A MayVaries
Various U.S.Location:
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Artadia Artist Grant
Artists at any stage in career in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and the San Francisco Bay Area; Have lived in program city for 2 years; awards are based on merit; artists with a commitment to contemporary arts Citizenship: Contact the organization
Any
$10,000
www.artadia.org/awards/
Supports work, unrestricted
Varies based on city
N/A Varies based on city
Varies
Various-see eligibility U.S.Location:
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Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellowship
Early career architects; must have an NAAB-Accredited Professional Architecture Degree U.S. or non-U.S. citizen BUT must be eligible to work om the U.S. for the entire grant period
Architecture
Full-time employment earnings, insurance/benefits
www.enterprisecommunity.com/solutions-and-innovation/design-leadership/rose-architectural-fellowship
Supports partnership with local community development organization; creating green, sustainable, and affordable communities; community engagement, sustainability, and design excellence
April N/A July3 years
Various U.S.Location:
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Guggenheim Fellowship
Established mid-career artists U.S., Canada, Latin America, Caribean citizens and permanent residents
Any
Varies
www.gf.org/about/fellowship/
Supports work, time for creative freedom for artists with demonstrated exceptional creative ability
July N/A September6-12 months
VariousLocation:
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John D. Mineck Foundation
Emerging artist/designer Citizenship: Contact the organization Furniture
$25,000
http://www.societyofcrafts.org/about/artist-opportunities/mineck-fellowship
Provides financial assistance to encourage and support - fulfill an apprenticeship, develop skills, make the transition to independence
June N/A AprilVaries
Various U.S.Location:
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Lower Manhattan Cultural Center
Emerging visual artists, performing artists, and writers U.S. or non-U.S. citizen
Any
Studio costs and a small stipend
www.lmcc.net/program/workspace/
9 months of studio workspace in NYC; experimentation and dialogue with peers and arts professionals, as well as career-advancement opportunities
December N/A January9 months
New York City New York U.S.Location:
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MacColl Johnson Fellowship
Emerging and mid-career Rhode Island artists, must have graduated, legal RI resident for at least 12 months Citizenship: Contact the organization
Visual artists 2016, Writers 2017, Composers 2018
$25,000
www.rifoundation.org/WorkingTogether/ForScholarshipSeekers/ScholarshipFellowshipOpportunities/RobertMargaretMacCollJohnsonFellowships.aspx
Financial support to pursue work
July N/A August1 year
Rhode Island U.S.Location:
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Ox-Box Fall Artist Residency
Open to all artists not currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program; must be 21 by the start of the program U.S. or non-U.S. citizen
Any
Program costs are waived; Studio, housing, meals are covered
www.ox-bow.org/residency-overview/
Studio residency, time and space for work, opportunity to engage with diverse artist community, professional growth; Connection to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Community engagement and involvement is essential
November N/A May2, 3, or 5 weeks
Saugatuck Michigan U.S.Location:
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Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Professional visual artists who demonstrate financial need U.S. or non-U.S. citizen
Painting, Sculpture, and artists who work on paper, including printmakers
Varies
www.pkf.org
Supports work of artists with recognizable artistic merit; financial need is a factor
Ongoing N/A Ongoing1 year
VariousLocation:
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Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Fellowship
RI Legal Residents for a minium of 12 months prior to application date; Artists who have created a substantial body of work that they are prepared to present in a professional manner U.S. Citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents only
Any-See Categories by Due Date
$5,000
www.arts.ri.gov/individuals/
Financial support to pursue work and achieve specific creative and career goals
February, August
N/A April, October
1 year
Rhode Island U.S.Location:
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Robert Rauschenberg Artist as Activist Fellowship
U.S based artists and artist collectives; can not be enrolled as full-time during grant period Citizenship: Contact the organization but must be U.S. based
Any
Up to $100,000 over a 2-year period
www.rauschenbergfoundation.org/grants/art-grants/artist-as-activist
Supports creative work addressing social issues and global challendges, theme based, public/community engagement
October N/A December2 years-May to the next April
Various U.S.Location:
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Smack Mellon Artist Studio Program
Must be aged 18 years or older; may not be enrolled in any degree program; must be able to demonstrate need for a studio U.S. Citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents only
Any
Studio cost and possible fellowship funding
www.smackmellon.org
Studio space and fellowship funding
September N/A November11 months-June to May
Dumbo, Brooklyn New York U.S.Location:
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Tulsa Artist Fellowship
Early to mid career Artists; must be 21; reserved spots for Alaska Native, Native American, annd Native Hawaiian artists U.S. Citizens only
Any
$20,000
www.tulsaartistfellowship.org/
Time and space for work; Unrestricted stipend, housing, and studio work space; local community integration, public art
January N/A March1 year - Jan to Dec
Tulsa Oklahoma U.S.Location:
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