Diversity and Political Art Scholarship

Established in 2021, the Diversity and Political Art Scholarship will provide scholarship support for undergraduate students studying visual arts within VCUarts. The Fund supports students who have overcome barriers to access and have a demonstrated commitment to creating and promoting equal opportunities for all by fostering the mutual exchange of aesthetic, social, and political concerns through artistic interaction among diverse artists. Preference will be given to students from a financially disadvantaged background, first-generation college students, or those who have faced some other form of inherent adversity, as well as given to students who have demonstrated interest in equality, diversity or social justice for the Black community. Examples of demonstrated interest may include, but are not limited to, participating in community activities, social groups, student clubs or organizations that support this focus.