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.
Every year, VCUarts awards money to undergraduate research projects that spark curiosity, creativity, risk-taking and scholarly investigation. Faculty mentors for awarded proposals will receive a $500 research stipend.
Grant Opens: September 12 (fourth Thursday of the semester) Apply by: October 31, 11:59 pm (seven weeks after opening)
Grant awards are $700, and you must be a continuing student in good standing to be eligible. Preference is given to students who have earned an internship in a city, state or country away from home or campus. Grants may be distributed through a scholarship, travel reimbursement, or other means.
Grant Opens: January 23 (one week after the first day of classes) Apply by: March 6, 11:59 pm (Round one review)
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.
Grant Opens: November 21 (one week before fall break) Apply by: January 23, 11:59 pm (one week after first day of Spring classes)
