Arts Professional Pathways supports successful student application and placement in internships. The intention of this scholarship is to make internships more accessible to all students by offsetting living expenses, moving expenses, lost income, or increased travel expenses associated with the internship.
Students who are accepted into internships are eligible to apply for the Arts Division Internship Scholarship Fund that supports living expenses during the period of the internship. Funding averages $1000 per month for the duration of the internship available on a first come basis as funds are available.
Additional Eligibility Information:
- Students applying for this award will be currently enrolled and in good academic standing. Undergraduate students in any Arts major and graduate students in any Arts graduate program are eligible to apply.
- You must have already received a formal offer or accepted the internship before applying to this scholarship.
- The internship can take place at any point during your time as a student, or in the summer immediately after graduation.
This is a needs-based scholarship. Awards will prioritize students who meet any of the following criteria:
- Are identified as high need by the UCSC Financial Aid office
- Need to relocate from current housing in order to accept the internship
- Need to give up current employment in order to accept the internship
Please note that only complete applications will be reviewed. Please ensure all questions are addressed and required attachments are uploaded with your application below.
To apply for this scholarship, follow the link below and choose the Arts Internship Scholarship Fund under the Divisional Scholarships heading. Please note that you will need to submit the following:
- Application form
- Proof of Internship Offer
- Statement outlining financial need
- Budget
Deadline to apply is May 9, 2025. Scholarships will be reviewed and awarded by May 30, 2024.
Reporting:
All award recipients are required to submit a one page written testimonial reflecting on their internship and how it affected your career path. Recipients can also submit images of themselves as the workplace or of their projects (optional). These reports are important to measuring the impact of our scholarship and are powerful ways for us to continue to raise funds for this opportunity.
These scholarships are available in part by the generous support of the Pioneer Faculty Endowed Fund–A Legacy for the Future of the Arts.