Students can apply to these RISD grants for assistance in funding internship opportunities.
Funding for Internships
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