All scholarship questions for Dance should be referred to:
Laura Stepp (steppll@vcu.edu, (804) 828-1711).
Scholarships available to Dance students:
Skowhegan Residency Program Deadline TBA
Skowhegan Residency Program
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Summer 2012
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 11/15/2011
- need based
- No
- eligibility
- All individuals are encourage to apply, regardless of art background
- how to apply
- Application information for Skowhegan's 2012 session will be available on this site in mid-November
Through its admission process Skowhegan seeks to bring together a gifted and diverse group of individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to art-making and inquiry. Sixty-five Participants are accepted annually. An academic background in art is not required. The admissions panels consider both those who are enrolled in academic programs and artists who have been working independently. Financial status is not a consideration in the admissions process, and financial need should not deter artists from applying for admission. Applicants' work is reviewed by panels of distinguished artists comprised of Skowhegan's Board of Governors and the upcoming summer's faculty. Admission is based primarily on work samples (10 images or a 5-minute video sample). Skowhegan alumni may not reapply. Applicants must be at least 21 years old before the session begins.
FEEs for the 2009 session
Tuition, Room and Board Fees $5,500
Activities Fee (not included in financial assistance) $50
Application Fee $45
Before applying to Skowhegan artists are asked to consider seriously:
The commitment of time required
In accepting admission to Skowhegan artists agree to stay the full nine-week term of the session. Exceptions are made in cases of emergency only. Absences from the program to fulfill other professional commitments will not be authorized. They disrupt the community, the development of work and participation in critiques, lectures and studio visits. For this reason, artists who leave for such purposes will forfeit their admission to and participation in the program.
That Participants are encouraged to come prepared to work without a preconceived agenda or schedule
In fact, many artists who come to Skowhegan having to complete a specific body of work for a scheduled exhibition find that the focus and resolve this requires is often at odds with some of the most important benefits of the Skowhegan program: a high level of interaction and critical input with peers and an atmosphere of openness, spontaneity and support for risk-taking.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Homeboard Scholarship Deadline TBA
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Homeboard Scholarship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Spring 2012
- level
- All
- deadline
- 11/30/2011
- need based
- Yes
- eligibility
- In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must:
• Be a rising sophmore, junior, senior or graduate student within the School of the Arts.
• Be maintaining a passing GPA
• Must live within Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Goochland or Powhatan.
- how to apply
- Applications are available for pickup at the Dean’s Office front desk (Pollak, Room 201). Only one student/department may submit an application.
To apply you must:
• Complete the application, and all of it’s components (including personal letter describing your circumstances, educational and academic goals) and return to the address on the top of the first page
• Fit the eligibility requirements above
• Include official transcripts
Application deadline: application packet must be received by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church no later than December 1st.
Black History in the Making Deadline TBA
Black History in the Making
- type
- Distinction
- semester
- Spring 2012
- level
- All
- deadline
- 01/13/2012
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Any student may be awarded who is in the process of, or has made, black history. Student awardees will be honored by their department at the annual Black History in the Making Program held every Spring semester. The 2013 ceremony will take place on February 28 at the Grace Street Theatre, located at 934 West Grace Street.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application instructions on a departmental level. Any department who would like to award a student may do so directly to the Department of African American Studies by February 4, 2011. Departments will present the award to the student at the Program on February 24, 2011 at the Grace Street Theatre at 6:30pm.
Outstanding Emerging Dance Student Leader Award Deadline TBA
Outstanding Emerging Dance Student Leader Award
- type
- Distinction
- semester
- Spring 2011
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 02/24/2012
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Student recipient must be a full time student in the Dance Department the semester of the award.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application information
The Arts Club of Washington’s 2012 Scholarship Competition Deadline TBA
The Arts Club of Washington’s 2012 Scholarship Competition
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Spring 2012
- level
- All
- deadline
- 03/12/2012
- need based
- No
- eligibility
- The competition is open to college students in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia who are at least 18 years of age, but will NOT have reached their 27th birthday by January 1, 2012.
THE COMPETITION
Digital design integrates and expands fine arts, photography, graphic communications, and digital media, offering artists and designers a wide new means of expression.
The scholarship competition invites students to submit two-dimensional works such as photographs or illustrations that have been generated or modified in a design or photographic software program.
The competition asks entrants to submit works in which the digital medium or program is used with specific creative goals in mind and reflects both a technical and an artistic understanding of new media.
Entries should reflect a creative use of media that adds an additional dimension or element to the work and is integral to the piece. For example, because a photograph has been taken with a digital camera does not automatically qualify it for consideration.
The Arts Club of Washington was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in the James Monroe House, 2017 I Street, NW, a National Historic Landmark. The Arts Club sponsors an ongoing variety of programs focusing on the visual, literary, and performing arts and on historic preservation.
- how to apply
- Please refer to the web site below for complete details of the submission process which can be found on the “scholarship competition” tab.
Eligible students will submit 3 hard copies of their poem to The Arts Club of Washington postmarked by Monday, March 12, 2012. Submissions may NOT be sent electronically.
Only 1 entry per student.
A panel of judges, not affiliated with the Arts Club, will select the winners.
Winners will be notified no later than April 2, 2012.
Bobby Chandler Award in Honor of Chris Burnside Deadline TBA
Bobby Chandler Award in Honor of Chris Burnside
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Spring 2012
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/23/2012
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Recipient must be a full time undergraduate student majoring in Dance, in their final semester at VCUarts. The awarded student must graduate in the spring.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application information
Outstanding Dance Choreography Award Deadline TBA
Outstanding Dance Choreography Award
- type
- Distinction
- semester
- Spring 2011
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/23/2012
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Student recipient/s must be full time continuing students in the department of Dance the semester of the award. Students must show excellence in choreography.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application information. The department holds the right not to distribute this award on any given year.
Outstanding Dance Performance Award Deadline TBA
Outstanding Dance Performance Award
- type
- Distinction
- semester
- Spring 2011
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/23/2012
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Student recipient/s must be full time continuing students in the department of Dance the semester of the award. Students must show excellence in performance.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application information. The department holds the right not to distribute this award on any given year.
Outstanding Dance Service Award Deadline TBA
Outstanding Dance Service Award
- type
- Distinction
- semester
- Spring 2011
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/23/2012
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Student recipient/s must be full time continuing students in the department of Dance the semester of the award. Students must show excellence in the field of service.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application information. The department holds the right not to distribute this award on any given year.
Outstanding Dance Student Leader Award Deadline TBA
Outstanding Dance Student Leader Award
- type
- Distinction
- semester
- Spring 2011
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/23/2012
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Student recipient/s must be full time continuing students in the department of Dance the semester of the award. Students must show excellence in the field of leadership.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application information. The department holds the right not to distribute this award on any given year.
Outstanding Dance Achievement Award Deadline TBA
Outstanding Dance Achievement Award
- type
- Distinction
- semester
- Spring 2011
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/23/2012
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Student recipient/s must be full time continuing students in the department of Dance the semester of the award. Students must display a high level of dedication and achievement within their major.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application information. The department holds the right not to distribute this award on any given year.
Outstanding Dance Freshman Award Deadline TBA
Outstanding Dance Freshman Award
- type
- Distinction
- semester
- Spring 2011
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/23/2012
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Student recipient/s must be full time continuing students in the department of Dance the semester of the award. Students must display a high level of dedication and achievement within their major.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application information. The department holds the right not to distribute this award on any given year.
Etta and Bernie Edwards Endowment for the Arts - Dance Deadline TBA
Etta and Bernie Edwards Endowment for the Arts - Dance
- type
- Financial Endowed
- semester
- Fall 2014
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/23/2012
- need based
- Yes
- eligibility
- The Etta and Bernie Edwards Endowment for the Arts in Dance is designated to provide scholarship funds to a student who is in financial need and has demonstrated excellent creative abilities as determined by the department. The student recipient must have a FAFSA on file in the financial aid office
- how to apply
- Please contact the department for application information.
Undergraduate Research Grant Deadline TBA
Undergraduate Research Grant
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Spring 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 11/02/2012
- need based
- No
- eligibility
- All full time continuing students within the School of the Arts are eligible. Please see details on the web link, below.
- how to apply
- To apply for a grant, download the application PDF on the website below.
Phi Kappa Phi: National Fellowship Award / Lauren A. Woods Graduate Scholarship Deadline TBA
Phi Kappa Phi: National Fellowship Award / Lauren A. Woods Graduate Scholarship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 01/25/2013
- need based
- No
- eligibility
- The Lauren A. Woods Graduate Fellowship winner is automatically the VCU Phi Kappa Phi Chapter nominee for the National Fellowship Award, which is a national award of $3,000 given by the Phi Kappa Phi national office to 80 graduating seniors from universities across the country.
The applicant has excellent scholastic achievement, excellent standardized test scores, when applicable (e.g., GRE, LSAT, MCAT), participates in honors and community activities, provides a clear and complete expression of study plans and career goals, and submits excellent letters of reference.
Student nominees must be outstanding graduating seniors who plan to pursue graduate or professional study. Please find additional information, and a workable application form, at the link below. Both December and May graduates will be considered. However, if a December graduate is put forward on the University level they will need to be available to meet on campus the Spring semester, after graduation to assemble a packet to put forward to the national level.
- how to apply
- Students should review the application instructions on the Phi Kappa Phi web site carefully. Application packets should be left c/o Dr. Christina Lindholm, VCUarts Dean’s Office, Pollak Room 201 before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Submission Materials and Selection Process:
• The applicant obtains a Fellowship Program Application Packet, available for download from the Phi Kappa Phi national office website by clicking here or going directly to the following web address: http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Awards/Fellowship.html (type the information directly onto the Fellowship Program Application Packet forms and then print them).
• In addition to the Application for Fellowship form, applicants must also submit the following:
o Official academic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
o An example of creative work, e.g., CD, DVD, slides, or several pages from a manuscript.
o Three letters of recommendation
• The applicant submits one original of the Application for Fellowship form, letters of recommendation, example of creative work, and official transcripts to the department of his or her major.
• Do NOT send completed application form to the Phi Kappa Phi national office.
Selection Criteria:
• The applicant has excellent scholastic achievement,
• Excellent standardized test scores, when applicable (e.g., GRE, LSAT, MCAT),
• Participates in honors and community activities,
• Provides a clear and complete expression of study plans and career goals, and
• Submits excellent letters of reference
Dean's International Study Grant Deadline TBA
Dean's International Study Grant
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 01/25/2013
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- To apply for the Dean’s International Study Grant, you must fulfill the following requirements:
1. A declared VCUarts major enrolled full-time and considered continuing a student at the time of travel and travel
reimbursement.
2. A RISING Junior or RISING Senior (Sophomores or Juniors in your academic curriculum at the time of application)
3. Have a cumulative VCU GPA of 3.0 and 3.50 in your major.
4. Travel between the dates of 5/11/13 and 8/21/14
5. Be traveling independently for academic and/or creative research outside of faculty led, credit bearing programs.
- how to apply
- The application for the Dean’s International Study grant may be found here: http://arts.vcu.edu/opportunities/research/undergraduate/
Phi Kappa Phi: Wayne C. Hall Undergraduate Scholarship for a Rising Senior Deadline TBA
Phi Kappa Phi: Wayne C. Hall Undergraduate Scholarship for a Rising Senior
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 01/25/2013
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- About the Award:
The Wayne C. Hall Undergraduate Scholarship is a university-wide award named in honor former VCU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the second president of the VCU Phi Kappa Phi Chapter, Dr. Wayne C. Hall, in the amount of $3000. This award is given to a rising senior. Each unit’s nominee selection process is established by the unit’s dean or their designee.
Eligibility:
• The applicant expects to be a full-time student, with senior standing, for both semesters of the academic year,
• Has a 3.50 minimum cumulative grade point average, and
• Is qualified for potential election to Phi Kappa Phi.
- how to apply
- Students should review the application instructions on the Phi Kappa Phi web site carefully. Application packets should be left c/o Dr. Christina Lindholm, VCUarts Dean’s Office, Pollak Room 201 before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
A selection committee of Phi Kappa Phi faculty members will choose the recipient of the Wayne C Hall Undergraduate Scholarship which will be announced in March.
Submission Materials:
• An up-to-date résumé.
• A 500-word essay, describing experiences, personal interests and career objectives are relevant to mission of Phi Kappa Phi.
• Official academic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Selection Criteria:
• Quality of overall submission packet (neatness, well-organized, proofread)
• Excellent academic achievement
• Experiences, personal interests and career objectives, as described in essay, are relevant to mission of Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Phi: School of the Arts Award for Undergraduate Students Deadline TBA
Phi Kappa Phi: School of the Arts Award for Undergraduate Students
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 01/25/2013
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Awardee must be of Junior or Senior standing the semester the the award is given with an overall GPA of 3.5. Awardee MUST be a Phi Kappa Phi member. Recipients will be announced in March. All undergraduate students that are applying for one of the University or National scholarships will be considered for the scholarship from the School of the Arts.
For information about each award, eligibility, and submission and selection process, please go to http://www.vcu.edu/phikappaphi/scholars and click on the "Student Scholarships" link, then on the link to each of the scholarships.
- how to apply
- To apply for the Wayne C. Hall or Robert G. Davis Scholarship, please visit the link below. Application packets must be delivered on or before the deadline to the Dean’s Office, room 201 Pollak c/o Dr. Christina Lindholm.
Phi Kappa Phi: Robert G. Davis Service Scholarship Deadline TBA
Phi Kappa Phi: Robert G. Davis Service Scholarship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- All
- deadline
- 01/25/2013
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- About the Award:
The Robert G. Davis Service Scholarship is named for the long term Executive Director and Past President of the VCU Chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Eligibility:
•The Scholarship is open to graduate or undergraduate students.
•The applicant has a strong record of service to the University and/or the community.
•Be eligible to be a member of Phi Kappa Phi, i.e., has at least a 3.5 GPA and be in the upper 10% of his/her class.
•Current members of Phi Kappa Phi should be give strong consideration.
- how to apply
- Students should review the application instructions on the Phi Kappa Phi web site carefully. Application packets should be left c/o Dr. Christina Lindholm, VCUarts Dean’s Office, Pollak Room 201 before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
A selection committee of Phi Kappa Phi faculty members will choose the recipient in which will be announced in March.
Submission and Selection Process:
• One-page application (see below)
• Essay not to exceed one page that details his/her service record.
• One-page résumé
• Official academic transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
Selection Criteria:
• Quality of overall submission packet (neatness, well-organized, proofread)
o Academic Achievement
o Evidence and quality of the applicants service record.
Please fill out the following application for the Robert G. Davis Service Scholarship found at the link below.
VCU Excellence in Community Service Scholarship Award Deadline TBA
VCU Excellence in Community Service Scholarship Award
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 02/21/2013
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- The VCU Excellence in Community Service Scholarship Award is sponsored with proceeds generated by the sale of class rings and graduation-related items through the Jostens Company. Virginia Commonwealth University values students who lead through their commitment to service on campus and within the community. We would like to recognize these extraordinary students and their outstanding service achievements through the Excellence in Community Service Scholarship Award.
The amount of this scholarship award is $2,500 and will be for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Eligibility:
All full-time VCU undergraduate students who will complete their degree after the fall 2013 semester may apply for the scholarship. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average and demonstrate a commitment to service on campus and within the community.
Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements:
• Be classified as a full-time undergraduate degree seeking student at VCU.
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at VCU and will complete degree requirements after the fall 2013 semester.
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at VCU.
• Be a contributing citizen to their campus community and the community-at-large.
• Demonstrate a commitment to service on campus and within the community.
- how to apply
- Students must complete the application form and are required to write a double-spaced essay, of not more than two pages, addressing the affect that their community service and volunteer work has had on their life, particularly focusing on the college years. Students should provide concrete examples from their experiences that demonstrate their commitment to serving as a volunteer on campus and/or in the community. An unofficial copy of their VCU transcript and two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a VCU faculty, administrator or staff member) must accompany all applications.
VCU Scholarship Award for the Advancement of Women Deadline TBA
VCU Scholarship Award for the Advancement of Women
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 02/21/2013
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- The VCU Scholarship Award for the Advancement of Women is sponsored by the VCU Department of Business Services through proceeds generated by the sale of class rings and graduation-related items through the Jostens Company. Virginia Commonwealth University values students who dedicate efforts towards the advancement and promotion of women at VCU and beyond. Through the Scholarship Award for the Advancement of Women, our goal is to recognize an extraordinary undergraduate student whose hard work benefits, promotes and advances women or women’s issues.
The amount of this scholarship award is $2,500 and will be for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Eligibility:
All full-time VCU undergraduate students who will complete their degree after the fall 2013 semester may apply for the scholarship. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average and demonstrate significant contribution to the advancement and promotion of women at VCU and beyond.
Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements:
• Be classified as a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student at VCU.
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at VCU and will complete degree requirements after the fall 2013 semester.
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at VCU.
• Be a contributing citizen to their campus community and the community-at-large.
• Demonstrate a significant contribution to the advancement and promotion of women at VCU or in the greater community.
- how to apply
- Students must complete the application form and are required to write a double-spaced essay, of not more than two pages, addressing their specific role in contributing to the advancement and support of women or women’s issues. Students should be specific on how their endeavors have benefited women directly or indirectly as well as how the women have impacted their life. An unofficial copy of their VCU transcript and two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a VCU faculty, administrator or staff) must accompany all applications.
VCU Affinity License Plate Scholarship Award Deadline TBA
VCU Affinity License Plate Scholarship Award
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 02/21/2013
- need based
- Yes
- eligibility
- The VCU Affinity License Plate Scholarship Award program is sponsored by the VCU Department of Business Services with proceeds generated by the sale of license plates purchased through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles bearing Virginia Commonwealth University marks. The program was established to recognize undergraduate Virginia students who have enhanced and promoted the image of Virginia Commonwealth University through their demonstrated efforts while achieving academic scholarship in the classroom.
Multiple scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Eligibility:
All full-time VCU undergraduate students residing in Virginia who will complete their degree after the fall 2013 semester may apply for the scholarship. Applicants must have a 2.75 or higher cumulative grade point average and demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Be classified as a full-time undergraduate degree seeking student at VCU.
• Have successfully completed at least one semester at VCU and will complete degree requirements after the fall 2013 semester.
• Have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA at VCU.
• Be a bona fide domiciliary resident of Virginia as defined by section 23-7.4 of the Code of Virginia.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Have promoted or enhanced the image or reputation of VCU, earned favorable recognition for VCU or enhanced the quality of the educational experience at VCU.
- how to apply
- Students must complete the application form and short answer question. Additionally, students are required to write a double- spaced essay, of not more than two pages, addressing how they have promoted or enhanced the image or reputation of Virginia Commonwealth University, earned favorable recognition for VCU or enhanced the quality of the educational experience at VCU. An unofficial copy of their VCU transcript and two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a VCU faculty, administrator or staff member) must accompany all applications.
VCU Dining Services Multicultural Scholarship Award Deadline TBA
VCU Dining Services Multicultural Scholarship Award
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 02/21/2013
- need based
- No
- eligibility
- The VCU Dining Services Multicultural Scholarship program is sponsored by ARAMARK Educational Services, LLC. Students, who have demonstrated outstanding academic scholarship in the classroom, as well as leadership in diversity efforts at Virginia Commonwealth University, may be considered for one of two $2,500 scholarships. The program has been designed to encourage high academic scholarship and recognize the potential for diversity promise for undergraduate students at VCU. This award will be for the 2013-2014 academic year.
The VCU Dining Services Multicultural Scholarship program coincides with Kaleidoscope: ARAMARK’s Commitment to Diversity. Through Kaleidoscope, ARAMARK identifies tools and resources to support their strategy to retain, develop and recruit a diverse, high-performing workforce and to ensure that they are able to meet the diverse and complex needs of their clients and customers.
Eligibility
All full-time VCU undergraduate students who will complete their degree after the fall 2013 semester may apply for the scholarship. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average and show demonstrated leadership in diversity efforts at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements:
• Be classified as a full-time undergraduate degree seeking student at VCU.
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at VCU and will complete degree requirements after the fall 2013 semester.
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at VCU.
• Demonstrate leadership and diversity efforts at VCU.
- how to apply
- Students must complete the application form and the short answer question. Additionally, students are required to write a double-spaced essay, of not more than two pages, addressing the following: “Multiculturalism in Society: My aspiration to become a leader in diversity at Virginia Commonwealth University.” An unofficial copy of their VCU transcript and two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a VCU faculty, administrator or staff member) must accompany all applications.
VCU Scholarship for Single Parents with Children Deadline TBA
VCU Scholarship for Single Parents with Children
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- All
- deadline
- 02/21/2013
- need based
- Yes
- eligibility
- The VCU Scholarship for Single Parents with Children is sponsored by the VCU Department of Business Services through support from Barnes & Noble @ VCU. This scholarship has been established to assist single, divorced or widowed VCU students who are simultaneously raising children and attending school.
The amount of this scholarship award is $1,500 and will be for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Eligibility:
VCU students who are enrolled for a minimum of 9 hours as an undergraduate student or 6 hours as a graduate/professional student completing their degree after the fall 2013 semester may apply for the scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for undergraduate students, 3.0 for graduate/professional students and demonstrate financial need.
Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements:
• Single parent with custody of child/children.
• Head of household as defined by the IRS.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 24 VCU credit hours as an undergraduate or 9 VCU credit hours as a graduate/professional at time of application.
• Enrolled for a minimum of 9 hours as an undergraduate student, 6 hours as a graduate/professional student.
• Completion of degree requirements after fall 2013 semester.
• Minimum GPA at VCU - 2.5 cumulative for undergraduate students, 3.0 for graduate/professional students.
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- how to apply
- Students must complete the application form and are required to write a double-spaced essay, of not more than two pages, addressing how completion of their education will benefit themselves, their family and their community. An unofficial copy of their VCU transcript and two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a VCU faculty, administrator or staff member) must accompany all applications.
VCU Faculty Senate Textbook Scholarship Deadline TBA
VCU Faculty Senate Textbook Scholarship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- All
- deadline
- 02/21/2013
- need based
- Yes
- eligibility
- The VCU Faculty Senate Textbook Scholarship Program is sponsored by the VCU Department of Business Services through support from Barnes & Noble @ VCU. Annually $10,000 in textbook vouchers will be distributed to students who need assistance in covering the cost of textbooks during the school year.
The Office of Financial Aid in its cost of attendance estimates the cost of books and supplies to be $ 1,200 per year.
The VCU student must demonstrate financial need either through Financial Aid Office verification or by providing an explanation of their financial need and any extenuating circumstances. Book vouchers will be valid from the fall 2013 semester through the spring 2014 semester.
- how to apply
- Please see the web link below for submitting the application.
VCU International Student Scholarship Deadline TBA
VCU International Student Scholarship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- All
- deadline
- 02/21/2013
- need based
- Yes
- eligibility
- The VCU International Student Scholarship is sponsored with proceeds generated by the sale of Officially Licensed VCU merchandise. Virginia Commonwealth University values the contributions international students make to the university community through scholarship, service, and leadership. This scholarship will recognize an outstanding international student with a scholarship award up to $2,000. The award will be for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Eligibility:
All full-time VCU international students who will complete their degree after the fall 2013 semester may apply for the scholarship. Applicants must have a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average and demonstrate significant contributions to the university and/or community.
Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements:
• Hold an F-1 international student visa.
• Be classified as a full-time degree seeking student at VCU.
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at VCU and enrolled for the fall 2013 semester.
• Must have at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA at VCU.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Evidence of significant contributions to VCU and/or the community at large through scholarship, service, and leadership.
- how to apply
- VCU international students must complete the application in its entirety and are required to write a double-spaced essay, of not more than two pages, addressing their role in contributing to the university and/or community through scholarship, service and leadership. An unofficial copy of their VCU transcript and two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a VCU faculty, administrator or staff member) must accompany all applications.
VCU Sophomore Year Scholarship Deadline TBA
VCU Sophomore Year Scholarship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 02/21/2013
- need based
- No
- eligibility
- The VCU Sophomore Year Scholarship Award is sponsored by the VCU Department of Business Services through support from Pitney Bowes Management Service. Virginia Commonwealth University values students who show evidence of strong academic performance, are actively involved in their campus community and demonstrate leadership potential. The extraordinary achievements of such students are recognized through the Sophomore Year Scholarship Award.
The amount of this scholarship award is $1,000 and will be for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Eligibility:
All full-time VCU undergraduate students who will have completed 24-35 hours prior to the fall 2013 semester may apply for the scholarship. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average and demonstrate leadership and involvement in the VCU community.
Qualified candidates should meet the following requirements:
• Be classified as a full-time undergraduate degree seeking student at VCU.
• Have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at VCU and no more than 35 hours prior to the start of the fall 2013 semester.
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA at VCU.
• Demonstrate active involvement in the University community.
• Show evidence of leadership potential.
• Be a member of good standing in the University community.
- how to apply
- Students must complete the application form and are required to write a double-spaced essay, of not more than two pages, addressing their active involvement in the University community and their potential as a student leader. Students should provide concrete examples from their experiences. An unofficial copy of their VCU transcript and two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a VCU faculty, administrator or staff) must accompany all applications.
PACME Student Award Deadline TBA
PACME Student Award
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Spring 2013
- level
- All
- deadline
- 02/27/2013
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- The PACME awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions toward enhancing VCU's commitment to diversity. Four separate awards recognize students, faculty, classified and hourly staff and administrators. In addition to the award, each recipient will receive $500.
The Riese-Melton Award, which is given for contributions to cross-cultural relations, is the capstone award. The recipient of this award will be chosen from the four PACME winners and will receive an additional $250.
Individual students and student organizations are eligible to receive the PACME Student Award which recognizes contributions and leadership in the criteria outlined above, especially in the areas of promoting civility, building community and promoting effective cross-cultural communication
Purpose
The university promotes an environment of excellence, access and diversity. To maintain such an environment, every person and organizational unit should recognize and accept responsibility to contribute to this integral part of VCU's mission.
These awards are bestowed by the President of VCU to members of the university community in recognition of a significant contribution toward the principles, goals and ideals of affirmative action or toward enhancing the institution's commitment to diversity.
They were created to recognize and encourage such contributions that may include (but are not limited to) promoting civility, building community, establishing effective cross-cultural initiatives, advocating equity, and nurturing openness and inclusion within the university community.
- how to apply
- Departments may forward a nominee directly to the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. The deadline for nominations to be sent to the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment is February 15, 2012. Please see the web link, below for details and an application form.
The PACME award ceremony details will be provided in the future.
VCU Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship - Summer Fellowship Deadline TBA
VCU Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship - Summer Fellowship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Summer 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/01/2013
- need based
- No
- eligibility
- Full time VCU undergraduate Freshmen, Sophmores and Juniors in all departments are eligible to apply. Awards will be announced mid-April 2012.
- how to apply
- Please visit the web link below for specific application directions. Submit your application to Nancy Scott, Associate Dean for Academic Administration, VCUarts Deans Office, Pollak Building, Suite 201, 325 N. Harrison Street.
“Frame My Future” Scholarship Contest 2013 Deadline TBA
“Frame My Future” Scholarship Contest 2013
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- All
- deadline
- 03/01/2013
- need based
- No
- eligibility
- The 2013 scholarship contest is open to students attending a US college or university full time for the 2013-2014 academic year (community college, undergraduate or graduate school). Entrants must also be a legal US resident.
To enter this contest, students need to submit an original entry piece that shares what you want to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Follow the theme: This is how I “Frame My Future.” Your creation must be submitted through the online entry form, within one image, in a .JPG or .PNG format, and must be fully viewable and/or readable online.
The entry form also includes a section to submit a short accompanying description of your entry piece (max 500 characters). Some example entry piece ideas are: photograph, collage, poem, drawing, painting, graphic design, short typed essay, scrapbook style page or anything that can created within one image.
Church Hill Classics will select 24 entries to be named Finalists. Finalist judging is based on entry piece and accompanying description in accordance with the contest guidelines, relation to the 'Frame My Future" theme, and the most creative entries deemed by the judges.
The public then votes for their favorite Finalist Entry during a one month voting period: April 2 - May 2, 2013. The five entries with the most votes will each earn a $1,000 scholarship. The top vote-getter also earns the $1,000 scholarship. The top vote-getter also earns the $1,000 donation for their school!
- how to apply
- See website for complete rules, past winners and how to enter.
Carpenter Foundation Scholarship Deadline TBA
Carpenter Foundation Scholarship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/15/2013
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Applicants must be full-time degree seeking dance majors with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Awards based on talent and potential, creativity, maturity, demonstrated positive leadership, GPA, self-discipline, commitment to dance in an academic institution, and interest in commitment to VCU's Dept of Dance and Choreography. The number of awardees varies.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application information
Etta and Bernie Edwards Endowment for the Arts - Dance Deadline TBA
Etta and Bernie Edwards Endowment for the Arts - Dance
- type
- Financial Endowed
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/15/2013
- need based
- Yes
- eligibility
- The Etta and Bernie Edwards Endowment for the Arts in Dance is designated to provide scholarship funds to a student who is in financial need and has demonstrated excellent creative abilities as determined by the department. The student recipient must have a FAFSA on file in the financial aid office
- how to apply
- Please contact the department for application information.
Virginia’s Caring University Scholarship Fund Deadline TBA
Virginia’s Caring University Scholarship Fund
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2013
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 04/08/2013
- need based
- Yes
- eligibility
- Each spring, the VCU Staff Senate sponsors an annual walk-a-thon to raise funds for the Virginia’s Caring University Scholarship, an undergraduate award for juniors and seniors in financial need with a grade point average of 2.7 or better who can demonstrate past or current community service. Since beginning the program in 2005, the scholarship has helped 44 undergraduate students continue their education and graduate from VCU. To be eligibible to apply you must:
• Be classified as a full-time undergraduate junior or senior at VCU by fall 2012
• Document a GPA of 2.7 or above
• Possess a need for financial assistance
• Be employed a minimum of 15 hrs per week (proof of employment requested on company letterhead)
• Provide one letter of recommendation
• Not have been a previous Virginia’s Caring University Scholarship award recipient
- how to apply
- Go to external web link below for application. You must also answer the following two questions on a separate sheet:
• In a brief statement, describe your need for financial assistance and tell us why you feel that you would be a good candidate for this scholarship.
• In a brief essay of no more than 500 words, tell us why you feel VCU is Virginia’s Caring University and how have you benefited from receiving your education at VCU.
Virginia Pride Scholarship Deadline TBA
Virginia Pride Scholarship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Spring 2014
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 05/31/2013
- need based
- No
- eligibility
- VA Pride’s Board of Directors is proud to assist members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Transsexual community and their family, friends and supporters with the expenses of post high school education.
- how to apply
- For consideration, complete and return the application found on their website.
Fierro Family Italian American Cultural Assoc of VA Scholarship due 08/15/2013
Fierro Family Italian American Cultural Assoc of VA Scholarship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2014
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 08/15/2013
- need based
- Yes
- eligibility
- Applicants must be full time undergraduate students on the Monroe Park Campus of VCU, of Italian decent, have demonstrated financial need (FAFSA on file), and have & maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.
- how to apply
- Please go to VCU’s Financial Aid website & look for the application link in the center of the page under “More Scholarships”
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program due 11/01/2013
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2014
- level
- Current Senior
- deadline
- 11/01/2013
- need based
- Yes
- eligibility
- To be eligible to compete for the Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award, a candidate must have:
· Senior standing or have graduated from an accredited four-year US college or university within the past five years.
· A cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.20 or better on a scale of 4.0 (or the equivalent).
· Demonstrated unmet financial need.
· A bachelor's degree by the start of the upcoming fall semester.
· Plans to begin their first graduate degree program in the performing arts, visual arts, or creative writing at an accredited college or university in the upcoming fall semester
· Not have been previously nominated for the Graduate Arts Award.
Students may apply directly to the VCU Faculty Representative. The VCU Faculty Representative is Jeff Wing, who may be contacted at jawing@vcu.edu or 828-1803.
- how to apply
- One of the largest and most competitive scholarship programs in the nation, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship provides awards of up to $50,000 per year for up to six years of study to deserving low-income college seniors and recent college graduates (who graduated within the past five years).
The amount and duration of the Foundation’s awards vary, based on factors that include cost of graduate education and other scholarships received. Approximately 1,000 students are nominated for the program each year, with approximately 35 receiving the Foundation’s financial assistance to attend the nation’s top graduate and professional schools.
A review panel of distinguished faculty and admissions professionals judge the nominees using criteria including academic achievement and critical thinking ability, financial need, will to succeed, and a breadth of interest and activities.
Students interested in the program must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their school, and may not apply directly to the Foundation. Each college or university may nominate up to two students to be considered for the Graduate Scholarship. Please review application instructions at the external web link below, and contact Jeff Wing VCU Faculty Representative at jawing@vcu.edu or 828-1803 for questions and application guidance.
Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship due 11/30/2013
Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2014
- level
- Graduate
- deadline
- 11/30/2013
- need based
- No
- eligibility
- Three major Fellowships will be awarded, one up to $20,000 in any field of music; one up to $20,000 in architectural design and history, art and design, theatre, dance, or instrumental or vocal music; and one up to $9,000 in art, architecture, dance, landscape architecture, theatre, or urban and regional planning. Up to three additional Fellowships of lesser amounts may also be granted upon Committee recommendations.
The Fellowships are to be used by the recipients toward defraying the expenses of advanced study in America or abroad. The Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship competition is open to graduates of the College of Fine and Applied Arts of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and to graduates of similar institutions of equal educational standing whose principal or major studies have been in one of the following fields: Architecture—Design or History; Art— all branches; Dance— Choreography, Performance, Performance/Choreography; Landscape Architecture— History, Culture and Heritage, Sustainable Design, or Design Theory and Practice; Music—all branches; Theatre—Acting, Design, Playwriting, or Theatre Research/History; Urban and Regional Planning—all branches. A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Art, Dance, Landscape Architecture, Music, Theatre, or Urban and Regional Planning is required.
Although there is no age limitation for applicants, with other factors being equal, preference will be given to applicants who are under twenty-five years of age.
Regulations Governing the Award
Each Fellowship is for one academic year of study in a program approved by the Committee. The place of study may be in America or abroad, in an approved educational institution, with an approved private teacher, or in independent study. Fellowship recipients must meet all entrance requirements of the proposed educational institution. Other grants, fellowships and part-time graduate assistantships may be held simultaneously with the Fellowship.
Selection is based upon the applicant’s high achievement in his/her major field of study or related cultural fields, as well as the character, merit and suitability of the program proposed by the applicant. Seriousness of purpose and good moral character will be considered as part of each application and will be included in the judgment of the Committee.
The candidates who, in the opinion of the Committee, appear to possess the greatest promise and the greatest likelihood to benefit from the Fellowship will be recommended to the Chancellor and Provost at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as recipients. Group work is not eligible for submission.
- how to apply
- Go to the below website for application.
Hatcher 4-Year Merit Scholarship in the Arts due 12/01/2013
Hatcher 4-Year Merit Scholarship in the Arts
- type
- Financial Endowed
- semester
- Fall 2014
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 12/01/2013
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- All incoming freshman applying by the early scholarship application deadline will be considered for this award. Merit scholarships are extremely competitive and are based on an incoming student’s academic achievements. A student recipient may receive the award for up to four years, pending they maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum credit load of 28 per academic year.
- how to apply
- All incoming fall freshman students applying to the School of the Arts by the early scholarship deadline will be considered for the award.
Covington Scholarship due 03/07/2014
Covington Scholarship
- type
- Financial Endowed
- semester
- Fall 2014
- level
- All
- deadline
- 03/07/2014
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Those wishing to be considered for this award must be full-time degree-seeking students in the School of the Arts the semester the semester the application is put forward, and the semester/s the award is distributed. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible. Recipients will be selected based on merit. Student must show excellence in their discipline, grades, potential in the arts career, and a good work ethic - both in and outside of the University.
- how to apply
- Applications are closed for the 13/14 academic year. Please check back in early 2014 to apply for 14/15.
William B. Clopton Scholarship due 03/07/2014
William B. Clopton Scholarship
- type
- Financial Endowed
- semester
- Fall 2014
- level
- All
- deadline
- 03/07/2014
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Student must be full-time degree-seeking student in the School of the Arts the semester the student applies, and the semester the award is distributed. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible. Recipients will be selected based on merit. All nominees must be the first person in their family to attend college.
- how to apply
- Applications for 13/14 are closed. Please check back in early 2014 to apply for the 14/15 academic year.
John Roos Memorial Scholarship due 03/07/2014
John Roos Memorial Scholarship
- type
- Financial Endowed
- semester
- Fall 2014
- level
- All
- deadline
- 03/07/2014
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Student must be full-time degree-seeking student in the School of the Arts the semester the student applies, and the following semester the award is distributed. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible. Students must demonstrate an interest in the humanities through the work they make.
- how to apply
- Applications for 13/14 have closed. Please check back in early 2014 to apply for the 14/15 academic year.
Dean’s Scholarship - Dance due 03/07/2014
Dean’s Scholarship - Dance
- type
- Financial
- semester
- Fall 2014
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 03/07/2014
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- Each department within the School of the Arts forwards the name/s of the students to receive the Dean’s Scholarship. Student recipient must show exemplary focus and dedication to their studies and creative endeavors at VCUarts. Student recipient must be full time, have cumulative GPAs of 3.5 in their majors, and a minimum of 3.0 overall. Recipient must be a full time student the semesters the student receives the award. The Dean’s Scholarship is distributed over two semesters of one academic year and must go towards a student’s tuition and fees.
- how to apply
- Please contact department for application information.
Michael B. Huntley 4-Year Merit Scholarship due 12/05/2014
Michael B. Huntley 4-Year Merit Scholarship
- type
- Financial Endowed
- semester
- Fall 2015
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 12/05/2014
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- All incoming freshman applying by the early scholarship application deadline will be considered for this award. Merit scholarships are extremely competitive and are based on an incoming student’s academic achievements. A student recipient may receive the award for up to four years, pending they maintain a major within the School of the Arts, a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum credit load of 28 per academic year.
- how to apply
- All incoming fall freshman students applying to the School of the Arts by the early scholarship deadline will be considered for the award.
Doris Lansing 4-Year Merit Scholarship due 12/01/2015
Doris Lansing 4-Year Merit Scholarship
- type
- Financial Endowed
- semester
- Fall 2016
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 12/01/2015
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- All incoming freshman applying by the early scholarship application deadline will be considered for this award. Merit scholarships are extremely competitive and are based on an incoming student’s academic achievements. A student recipient may receive the award for up to four years, pending they maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum credit load of 28 per academic year.
- how to apply
- All incoming fall freshman students applying to the School of the Arts by the early scholarship deadline will be considered for the award.
Gwynn Epps and Mitchel August 4-Year Merit Scholarship due 12/01/2015
Gwynn Epps and Mitchel August 4-Year Merit Scholarship
- type
- Financial Endowed
- semester
- Fall 2016
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 12/01/2015
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- All incoming freshman applying by the early scholarship application deadline will be considered for this award. Merit scholarships are extremely competitive and are based on an incoming student’s academic achievements. A student recipient may receive the award for up to four years, pending they maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum credit load of 28 per academic year.
- how to apply
- All incoming fall freshman students applying to the School of the Arts by the early scholarship deadline will be considered for the award.
Richard Carlyon Student Research Fund for Independent Study - Dance due 11/01/2016
Richard Carlyon Student Research Fund for Independent Study - Dance
- type
- Financial Endowed
- semester
- Spring 2017
- level
- Undergraduate
- deadline
- 11/01/2016
- need based
- no
- eligibility
- The Fund was established in honor of Richard Carlyon, who taught at VCU's School of the Arts in all five of the participating departments. The award will be rotated among the departments of Sculpture (13), Art History (14), Painting & Printmaking (15), Communication Arts (16) and Dance & Choreography (17).
Student recipient must be a second-semester senior and a full time student in their department the semester the award is distributed. Must demonstrate a grade point average of 3.5 or better. This award is to fund a specific project, therefore will be used to reimburse the student for supplies/materials.
- how to apply
- A student may apply by submitting all of the following to their department: - a full transcript - a written or video presentation of the planned independent project - a plan for that project's public presentation. Please contact department for specific application instructions.
