The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship Program is dedicated to supporting professional artists and art students in Virginia. The program has awarded over $6 million to Virgninian artists since its inception.
Scholarship Details
- There are 5 different categories of Fellowships; apply based on your student status during the fellowship period, not your current student status (if applicable.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility varies depending on the category, but there are some general requirements that apply to all Fellowship categories.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- All applicants must be residents of Virginia who have been so for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline.
- Applicants may be high school seniors, undergraduate students, 1st or 2nd year graduate students, or those not seeking a degree (only for the Professional Fellowship category.)
- Undergraduate and graduate applicants must be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college, university, or school of the arts, but they do not need to major in an arts-related field.
Application Process
- Gather required documents, including your resume or CV, an unofficial transcript (only if you are a Student Fellowship applicant), work samples and details, and an artist statement.
- Organize and title all documents according to the VMFA guidelines.
- Apply online through the VMFA website, making sure to upload all documents and enter all information correctly.
Consult the Fellowship's FAQ page for any questions or concerns you may have regarding the application process before contacting the Fellowship office directly.
