The Benenson Awards in the Arts provide funds for fees, equipment, supplies, travel, production, and other educational expenses for arts-centered projects proposed by undergraduates. Applicants must be undergraduates in good standing in Trinity College or the Pratt School of Engineering; seniors may apply funds to projects planned for the one year period following graduation. For information and inspiration, please see the description of awards made in 2008 here.
While there are no detailed guidelines for these awards, the faculty selection committee will look for evidence of a clear, well planned project, a tentative timetable for bringing the work to completion, a detailed budget for your project, and evidence that you are qualified to complete the project. Each project will be evaluated on its merits. The project must be ARTS-centered (not travel-centered), and able to be completed within one year of the award date. Award winners will be asked to sign a contract addresing use of funds and providing reports to the committee and the donor.
Benenson Awards in the Arts
Applications are now closed.
Application deadline: Early March TBA
At the time of application, students will submit a project description and proposed budget, a statement of the feasibility of the project, e.g., letter of invitation or acceptance into a program, schedule for completing project, etc.); also two letters of application and an official transcript. These should be sent to the Benenson Selection Committee, URS Office, 011 Allen Building, Box 90051.
Supplementary materials may be provided, if appropriate, and should be turned in at the same time as the application.