RISD Careers offers these grants to students and alumni.
These are awards in which the RISD Career Center manages the process, provides support to applicants and awardees, and/or funds. Reach out to us for more information or assistance!
Funding for Internships
RISD Internship Support Funds - Summer 2021
Deadline?
May 5, 2021
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students who are returning to RISD in the Fall of 2021.
How much?
$1,000
For what?
Undergraduate and graduate students can apply for grants of $1,000 if they've secured a summer internship that is unpaid, low-paid, or presents financial challenges, especially due to the continued impact of Covid-19. Financial need and hardship are critical factors in the selection process and awarding of these grants. Please note that funding is limited.
When?
Summer 2021
Where?
You name it but you must follow RISD’s Summer 2021 Internship Travel Restrictions.
Application Details
RISD Internship Support Funds - Guidelines
RISD Internship Support Funds - Application
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
RISD Undergraduate Internship Grant
Deadline?
End of March
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled undergraduate First Year, Sophomores, and Juniors.
How much?
$3,000
For what?
• The Creative Group (TCG) Fellowship supports internships in graphic design, interactive design, digital marketing, and advertising that are unpaid, low-paid, or present financial challenges.
• The Textron Charitable Trust Fellowship 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
RISD Undergraduate Internship Grant - Guidelines
RISD Undergraduate Internship Grant- Application
Funding for Residencies
Anderson Ranch Artists-In-Residence Program
Deadline?
Mid-February
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who will graduate in June 2021.
How much?
Fully-funded by Anderson Ranch and RISD – $750, which includes residency fee, housing, studio space, and meals.
For what?
Supports an intensive 5 week residency of uninterrupted studio time.
When?
Spring 2022
Where?
Snowmass, Colorado
Application Details
Anderson Ranch Artists-In-Residence Program - Guidelines
Anderson Ranch Artists-In-Residence Program - Website
Anderson Ranch Artists-In-Residence Program - Application
Monson Arts Design Residencies
Deadline?
Early March
Who can apply?
Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who will graduate by June. (Alumni are also welcome to apply.)
How much?
A two-week or four-week, design focused residency fully-funded by Monson Arts. Includes room and board, a private studio, access to wood and metal working shops plus digital fabrication equipment, and a $500 stipend if two weeks/$1,000 if four weeks
For what?
Supports an intensive residency focused on developing prototypes and designs, and experimenting with materials.
When?
Between August and December – two or four weeks
Where?
Monson, Maine
Application Details
Monson Arts Design Residencies - Guidelines
Monson Arts Design Residencies – Website
Monson Arts Design Residencies – Application
Ox-Bow Summer Fellowship
Deadline?
Ox-Bow is considering opening the next application cycle during Fall 2021 for the Summer 2022 program due to the COVID pandemic.
Who can apply?
Current Juniors, Seniors, Fifth Years, and Graduate students who will be 21 at the start of the summer program.
How much?
Fully-funded by Ox-Bow. Includes residency fee, housing, studio space, meals, and a stipend.
For what?
Supports a 14 week artist-run community residency fellowship in which participants are both artists and staff member.
When?
Summer
Where?
Saugatuck, Michigan
Application Details
Ox-Bow Summer Fellowship Award - Guidelines
Ox-Bow Summer Fellowship Fellowship Award - Website
Ox-Bow Summer Fellowship Fellowship Award - Application
Skowhegan Summer Residency Scholarship
Deadline?
The next application cycle will begin November 2021 for the summer 2022 program. Those applications will be due January 2022.
Who can apply?
Undergraduates and graduate students who will be 21 at the start of the summer program. (Alumni are also welcome to apply, however students enrolled at the time of application take priority for this scholarship.)
How much?
Fully-funded by the RISD Career Center and Skowhegan – $6,000. Includes residency fee, housing, studio space, meals.
For what?
Supports an intensive 9 week residency of uninterrupted studio time.
When?
Summer
Where?
Madison, Maine
Application Details
Skowhegan Summer Residency - Guidelines
Skowhegan - Website
Funding to Support Your Project/Work
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grant
Deadline?
The RISD deadline is mid to late August
Who can apply?
Enrolled Seniors, Fifth Years, and Graduate Students, and recent alumni up to three years after graduation may apply through RISD. Students may begin the application process in their Junior year but can not submit an application until the fall of their Senior year. Applicants must have a bachelor degree before the start of the grant and must be a U.S. citizen.
How much?
Airfare, health insurance, and monthly stipend which varies depending on country.
For what?
Supports a 9-12 month creative, independent project.
When?
Country dependent. Most begin late summer/early fall.
Where?
In 140+ countries
Application Details
St. Botolph - Emerging Artist Award
Deadline?
Mid to Late February
Who can apply?
Seniors, Fifth Years, and Graduate Students. Must be from New England and/or live and practice in New England during the grant period.
How much?
$3,000
For what?
Unrestricted support for emerging New England artists.
When?
Between June and the following May.
Where?
New England
Application Details
St. Botolph Club Foundation - Guidelines
St. Botolph Club Foundation - Website
St. Botolph Club Foundation - Internal RISD Application
Windgate-Lamar Fellowship
Deadline?
The RISD application deadline is early November; The Windgate-Lamar nominee application deadline is early February.
Who can apply?
Seniors who work in craft.
How much?
$15,000
For what?
Unrestricted support for emerging artists whose work is informed by craft processes, materials, and traditions.
When?
Between May and the following April (12 months).
Where?
You name it!
Application Details
Windgate-Lamar Fellowship Award - Guidelines
Windgate- Lamar Fellowship Award - Website
Windgate-Lamar Fellowship Award - Application