At VCUarts, we believe in a future of boundless possibility. We invest in collaborative projects—shaped by artists, designers and performers—that reach across the university. But most of all, we invest in you. VCUarts offers a range of grant programs designed to help you bring your ideas to fruition, put your education into context through an internship, or explore the arts and culture around the world.
Undergraduate Grants
Undergraduate Research Grant
Every year, VCUarts awards money to undergraduate research projects that spark curiosity, creativity, risk-taking and scholarly investigation.
Internship Support Grant
Internship Support Grants up to $2,800 are available to continuing VCUarts undergraduate students in good standing.
Dean's International Research Grant
The Dean’s International Research Grant program supports independent travel and exploration that informs a student’s research and provides an experience related to their creative or intellectual trajectory. Each year, up to 10 grants of $2,500 are awarded.
VCU Grants
VCU offers a wide range of undergraduate research grants through many university partners.
Graduate Grants
Graduate Research Grant
Each year VCUarts awards several Graduate Research Grants to support students’ creative practice, research and scholarly activities relevant to their academic programs and professional goals.
Graduate Travel Grant
Each year, VCUarts awards Graduate Student Travel Grants to support invited/adjudicated presentations or performances and juried exhibitions occurring at professional conferences and/or in professional venues, within the US or internationally, both in-person and virtual. These endeavors must be distinct from coursework, faculty-led initiatives, or travel associated with candidacy, thesis, or dissertation research.
Internship Support Grant
Internship Support Grants up to $2,800 are available to continuing VCUarts graduate students in good standing.