SCHOLARSHIPS
At ArtBound Initiative, we want to give our students the best chance to succeed in the art world. We offer a number of scholarships to help keep our program as affordable as possible. Our scholarships are open to all students and we encourage everyone to apply!
AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarship will cover $1000 USD of our tuition.
ArtBound Initiative will award an Ambassador Scholarship to the most qualified participants who will apply.
INCLUSIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarship will cover $250 USD of our tuition.
ArtBound Initiative will award scholarships of $250 USD for our spring & summer programs to selected participants.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: Complete the online application.
STEP 2: In the Essay section of your online application:
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Indicate which scholarship you are applying for (Ambassador or Inclusive scholarship)
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Answer the following scholarship essay question: What work of art (painting, sculpture, poem, musical composition, film, performance) has most influenced your life and the way that you view the world? Why?
SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
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English language proficiency
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A minimum GPA of 2.5 or equivalent is required
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For New York & Hong Kong Internships: Must be an enrolled student or a recent graduate from less than 12 months
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For Berlin Internships: Must be an enrolled student who have completed at least 4 semesters of study towards their current degree program by the start of the internship (not applicable for EU citizens)
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Looking for more aid? Check out the links below to learn more about the scholarships available to help you fund your internship. Please note, all students should check with their home school and career center for additional grant and scholarship opportunities.
GENERAL DATABASES
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CollegeBoard’s Big Future Scholarship Search – Free scholarship database for all student
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College Scholarships – Free scholarship database for all students
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Diversity Abroad – Free scholarship database to help underserved students from diverse backgrounds go abroad
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Fastweb - Free scholarship database for all students
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Go Abroad – Free scholarship database for all students
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International Scholarship Search - Free scholarship database for all students
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Study Abroad Scholarships - Free scholarship database for all students
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS
General Links:
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GoOverseas - List of over 60 grants and scholarships to help US students study or intern abroad
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Institution of International Education – Study abroad funding for U.S. undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students
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Hostelling International “Explore the World” Travel Scholarship – Scholarship for US students traveling abroad for education, volunteerism or service learning
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Rotary Club Scholarship – Local Rotary Clubs offer scholarships to support students and their studies, including international experiences
Needs & Merits-based Scholarships:
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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship - Grant for US undergraduates currently receiving a Pell Grant to study and intern abroad
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DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship – Scholarship for qualified US students to fund internships of 3 months or less or up to 10 month in Germany
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Vectorworks Design Scholarship – Individual students or groups can submit their best design created on any software to win scholarship fund to pay for tuition or study abroad
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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InternationalStudent.com – Free scholarship database for international students
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European Funding Guide – Free scholarship database for European students
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Erasmus+ Study and Work Abroad Grant – Grant for students in the EU to work in qualified countries (i.e. Berlin, Germany)
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For French students: Aide a la mobilite internationale
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For German students: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
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For Canadian students: Yconic – A free scholarship database
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For Asian students: Asian Cultural Council Individual Grant – Grants to help art professionals and/or graduate/post-graduate students from Asia support their creative project in the US
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For students from Hong Kong: Gov. HK
Don’t forget to check in with your school for additional resources!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What else can you do to cover the cost of your internship?
Crowdfunding - Use your social networks to fundraise and help you cover cost
Check out crowdfunding platforms such as Generosity, Kickstarter & GoEnnounce.
Read on for more ideas of what you can do to fundraise: https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/40-fundraising-ideas-study-abroad
Comments or Questions? Let us know how we can help at info@artboundinitiative.com!