Our Above and Beyond Grant helps currently enrolled BFA, MFA, and MAT students access structured opportunities and experiences that take them above and beyond our classrooms and facilities. Students learn basic grant writing skills to fund activities such as conferences, workshops, or professional events.
The maximum request is $750. There are two grant cycles: Fall and Spring.
Fall 2026 Deadline: October 10, 2026
Eligibility
For BFA applicants: students need a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the most recent semester. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must be enrolled for the upcoming semester to qualify.
Funds cannot be used for
- equipment
- projects that are part of the curriculum
- activities that earn academic credit
- resources that are available at or through the College.
- day-to-day creative practice expenses (rent, materials, marketing, etc.)
Review Criteria
- Explain how this is a learning experience supervised by professionals.
- Quality of application materials: resume, proposal, budget, documentation.
- Quality of artwork
- Clear goals for how this relates to artists' professional growth.