Students can apply to these RISD grants for assistance in funding internship opportunities.
Funding for Internships
RISD Internship Fund Grants - Summer 2020
Deadline?
May 22, 2020
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students who are returning to RISD in the Fall of 2020.
How much?
Up to $1,000
For what?
Undergraduate and graduate students can apply for grants of up to $1,000 if they've secured a summer internship that is unpaid, low-paid, or presents significant financial challenges, especially due to the current impact of Covid-19. Financial need and hardship are critical factors in the selection process and awarding of these grants.
When?
Summer 2020
Where?
You name it!
Application Details
RISD Internship Fund Grants - Guidelines
RISD Internship Fund Grants - Application
RISD Maharam STEAM Fellowship
Deadline?
Mid-February
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Fifth Years, and Graduate Students.
How much?
$5,000
For what?
Supports unpaid internships in a not-for-profit organization where artists/designers are not usually found exploring the role of innovative, visually acute critical thinkers to solve problems and address public/social/community concerns. The work should connect to public policy in some way.
When?
Summer. The internship may take place the summer after graduation.
Where?
You name it!
Application Details
RISD Maharam STEAM Fellowship - Guidelines
RISD Maharam STEAM Fellowship - Website
RISD Maharam STEAM 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