General Information
The goals of the Imagining America (IA)/ Joy of Giving Something (JGS) Fellows Program are to elevate photography and digital media as pathways for undergraduate students to pursue their careers and to make a difference in their communities. The program specifically aims to support students for whom economic and family circumstances render such career pathways particularly challenging.
Over the course of the fellowship year, each JGS Fellow will:
• Receive a $2,000 tuition scholarship.
• Receive mentorship and financial support for a community project.
• Attend Imagining America’s Engaged Arts Summit at UC Davis. Complimentary registration and travel awards are included.
• Participate in regular, virtual learning exchanges.
• Be connected to the consortium’s national network of scholars, artists, and community organizers.
Eligibility Guidelines
The IA/JGS Fellows Program is designed to provide peer learning, mentoring, and professional development support to undergraduate students enrolled at an IA member higher education institution or sponsored by an IA member cultural institution. Undergraduate students in any major or area of study are encouraged to apply, and students are encouraged to apply regardless of their citizenship status.
Application Details
To apply for the JGS Fellows Program,students must submit the following: A completedonline application form, which includes short answer questions and an essay response, along with
1. Three work samples representative of your creative practice and demonstrating your skills in photography and/or digital media;
2. Proof of financial need with a federal, state, or school financial aid report for the 2024-25 academic year (see FAQs below); and
3. A letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member at your undergraduate institution or a community organization with which you are affiliated.
Details:
Research Offering Type
Grant
Location
USA
Undergraduate School
College
Source
External