SCHOLARSHIPS
ArtBound Initiative offers three kinds of scholarships to outstanding candidates. Our scholarships are open to students who are ambitious, global-minded and willing to learn continuously.
INCLUSIVE SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship will cover $250 USD of our tuition.
ArtBound Initiative will award this scholarship based on the quality of your application materials and scholarship essay.
APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: Start your online application.
STEP 2: In the Essay section of your online application, please indicate that you are applying for the Inclusive Scholarship.
Answer the following scholarship essay questions: 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?
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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English language proficiency
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A minimum GPA of 2.5 or equivalent is required
AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship will cover $1000 USD of our tuition.
ArtBound Initiative will award the Ambassador Scholarship to the most qualified participants. Upon enrollment, awardees of this scholarship will act as an ArtBound Initiative Ambassador to raise awareness of our program at their university by completing these projects:
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Arrange a minimum of 3 events at their home university (e.g: program info sessions, career fair participation, etc.)
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Create engaging content about their internship experience to share on social media networks
APPLICATION PROCESS:
STEP 1: Start your online application.
STEP 2: In the Essay section of your online application, please indicate that you are applying for the Ambassador Scholarship.
Answer the scholarship essay questions below:
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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?
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If you are awarded the Ambassador Scholarship, what are your ideas to promote the program to other students and friends?
ELIGIBILITY 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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Participants must be ready to act as an Ambassador for the ArtBound Initiative program should they get awarded the scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP FOR CREATIVE DIVERSITY
(ONLY FOR STUDENTS IN NEW YORK)
The scholarship will cover the totality of our tuition.
The ArtBound Initiative Scholarship for Creative Diversity is available to students from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in the creative industries, based on race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or religion.
What does this scholarship offer:
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A Full Scholarship for the ArtBound Initiative program which includes personalized coaching, events, networking opportunities and access to our international network of alumni.
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An internship opportunity within one of our company partners.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
STEP 1: Start your online application.
STEP 2: In the Essay section of your online application, please answer the following scholarship essay questions:
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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?
STEP 3: Selected candidates will be interviewed based on their application.
STEP 4: Our committee will review all applications and interviews before awarding a scholarship.
STEP 5: You will receive notification within six weeks of the interview if you have received the scholarship.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
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Spring Internships (January to May): September 1
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Summer Internships (May to August): January 5
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Fall Internships (September to December): May 1
Applications must be submitted by 11:59PM Eastern time.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be from a background traditionally underrepresented in the creative industries (race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or religion).
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Be available to intern for at least 3-month, part-time or full-time (based on the academic term). Timing can be flexible based on the applicants.
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Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.
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Attend a college in New York City (New York City is defined as within the five boroughs: the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island).
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Be a rising junior or senior, enrolled as a full-time undergraduate.
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Demonstrate leadership and involvement in service to your campus and/or community.
MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE APPLICATION:
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Resume
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Portfolio (if applicable)
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2 recommendation letters
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Proof of citizenship or permanent resident status (Any of the following: U.S. Passport, Green Card, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Naturalization Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship or Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state, with registrar’s seal and signature)
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Supporting materials (optional): Student Aid Report (SAR), Financial Aid Award Letter, Copy of your transcripts, Copy of previous scholarships and awards, Documents about your involvement in campus or community projects.
EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AID GUIDE
ArtBound Initiative’s External Financial Aid Guide includes some external resources that are available to help you fund your internship below. Please note that all students should check with their home school and career center for additional grant and scholarship opportunities.
SCHOLARSHIPS
General Database:
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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
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GoOverseas - List of over 60 grants and scholarships to help US students study or intern abroad
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DiversityAbroad - Diversity Abroad connects minority and underserved students to skill building study abroad programs, internships & graduate school.
For American & Canadian Students:
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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
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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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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
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Yconic – A free scholarship database for Canadian students
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Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship - For Arab-Americans students
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Arab Student Aid, International - For Arab-Americans students
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Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship - For Asian-Americans students
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Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Scholarship - For Asian-Americans students
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Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship - For Asian-Americans students (journalism major)
For European Students:
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European Funding Guide – Free scholarship database for European students
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Zibby Garnett Travelling Fellowship - For UK 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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Aide a la mobilite internationale– Grant for French students
For Australian students:
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Winston Churchill Trust - A scholarship for Australian citizens to travel overseas from four to eight weeks to do a research
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New Colombo Plan Scholarship - A scholarship to study and undertake internships abroad
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OS Help - Loan to fund overseas study
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Australian Overseas Foundation (AOF) - Scholarships to travel and work overseas
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Bicentennial Foundation Scholarship - A foundation which offers 100 scholarships every year
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
APIA Scholarships - Resources for Asian as well as Pacific Islands students
Gov. HK - Government scholarships for students from Hong Kong
Inlaks Scholarship - For Indian students
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships - For Indian students
For Other Citizenships:
Al Fanar Media Database - Scholarship data base for students from North Africa and the Middle East region
Mandela Washington Fellowship - A fellowship for young African leaders
Don’t forget to check in with your school for additional resources!
ADDITIONAL CROWDFUNDING
Crowdfunding is a way to fund your internship by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people. Find tips on how to use your social networks to fundraise and help you cover costs of interning abroad here.
Check out crowdfunding platforms such as GoFundMe, FundMyTravel, GoGetFunding & GoEnnounce.
You can also create a t-shirt campaign through Bonfire. It’s a great way to fundraise with donations without any inventory costs, to fund your internship abroad.
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!