Arts Dean’s Fund

The Arts Dean’s Fund for Excellence and Equity (ADFEE) is dedicated to supporting the dissemination of student research. Qualifying projects must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This fund is supported entirely through the generosity of our donors, and remains open as long as funding is available. Funds are administered through the Office of the Dean of Arts.

Applications are reviewed each quarter.  Quarterly application deadlines are:  

• November 15, 2024
• February 14, 2025
• May 9, 2025

Decisions will follow within three weeks of application deadline.

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. 
• The activity or project must take place within one calendar year and prior to graduation.
• This fund is used to cover expenses related to the dissemination of Arts research. Examples include: presenting at upcoming conferences (conference and travel fees), costs associated with exhibition and/or publication of scholarly and creative work. The ADFEE will consider the coverage of equipment costs if the equipment is necessary for the completion of a project accepted for presentation or exhibition at an off-campus venue. 
• Students may receive funding for one application per fiscal year (July 1- June 30) of up to $1000.00 which will be based on their budget and deposited as scholarships or fellowships into their financial aid portal.

Please complete the application form and submit with all required application attachments. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required Application Documents

• Application Form, including short answer responses
• Budget Proposal (required)
• Letter of Support from faculty advisor (required). This can be submitted with your application or emailed by the faculty advisor to: artsdean@ucsc.edu,  with “ADFEE Letter of Support: [Last Name of Applicant]”  as the subject line.
• Other Co-Funding Sources if applicable.

Reporting

A final report is required at the conclusion of the activity (within 30 days). In the report, please document how the Arts Dean’s Fund for Excellence and Equity supported your work. Please include any relevant photos