Students can apply to these RISD grants for assistance in funding internship opportunities.
Funding for Internships
RISD Maharam Fellowship
Deadline?
Mid-February
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Fifth Years, and Graduate Students.
How much?
$5,000
For what?
The Fellowship focuses on two of the most urgent issues of our time - social justice and sustainability - and will support projects that aspire to advance social progress and safeguard the environment. The nature of the internship should explore the role of innovative, critical, creative thinkers to solve problems and demonstrate the various ways artists and designers can have a positive impact.
When?
Summer. The internship may take place the summer after graduation.
Where?
You name it!
Application Details
RISD Maharam Fellowship - Guidelines
RISD Maharam Fellowship - Website
RISD Maharam Fellowship - Application
The Creative Group (TCG) Fellowship
Deadline?
Mid-March
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled undergraduate First Year, Sophomores, and Juniors.
How much?
$3,000
For what?
Supports internships in graphic design, interactive design, digital marketing, and advertising that are unpaid, low-paid, or present financial challenges.
When?
Summer. Recipients must be returning to RISD in the fall after the internship.
Where?
You name it!
Application Details
Textron Charitable Trust Fellowship
Deadline?
Mid-March
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled undergraduate First Year, Sophomores, and Juniors.
How much?
$3,000
For what?
Supports internships which employ creative thinking to solve problems, drive economic development, or address social issues that are unpaid, low-paid, or present financial challenges.
When?
Summer. Recipients must be returning to RISD in the fall after the internship.
Where?
You name it!
Application Details
Textron Charitable Trust Fellowship - Guidelines
Textron Charitable Trust Fellowship - Application