CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION
Fall
2015
Career Development Grant Program
Career Development Grants are available to all UNCSA students for projects that have a positive impact on
their professional career plans. The maximum amount awarded per grant will be $500. Only one application
submission per funding round is permitted. More than one application per project and per person will not be
considered.
Deadlines
Schedule for Career Development Grants- First Round Fall 2015
October 19 (Mon)
Applications available to students online
November 23 (Mon)
Completed applications due to grant committee members for review
December 11 (Friday)
Awards Announced
Schedule for Career Development Grants- Second Round Spring 2016
February 29 (Mon)
Applications available to students online
March 21 (Mon)
Completed applications due to grant committee members for review
April 8 (Friday)
Awards Announced
Successful applicants will be notified by email. Projects must be completed by December 31, 2016 and funds
must be claimed within two months of project completion.
Complete documentation (i.e. original receipts) and a final written report will be required of every grant
recipient to redeem grant funds.
Career Development Grant Committee
Questions? Please contact your schools’ faculty representative on the Career Development Grant
Committee.
2015-16 Career Development Grant Committee:
Dance – Frank Smith: smithf@uncsa.edu; 336-770-3209
D&P – Howard Jones: howardj@uncsa.edu; 336-770-3232
Drama – Tanya Belov: belovt@uncsa.edu ; 336-770-1338
Film - Burton Rencher: rencherb@uncsa.edu; 336-770-1357
Music – TBA
Career Development Grants are made possible through the generous support of the Talented Students in the
Arts Initiative, a collaboration of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Surdna Foundation.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION
Fall
2015
Guidelines
Each school has a set of guidelines for determining the type of projects that are appropriate for funding.
Proposals must have a positive impact upon the student's professional career plans. You may consult your arts
advisor, major teacher or Career Development Committee representative for assistance. No funding for
equipment or curriculum requirements will be considered.
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School of Dance: Further education through summer festivals, competitions or auditions, photographs
for dance résumés.
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School of Design & Production: Portfolio preparation (also applies to Visual Arts), workshops,
professional conferences, internships, interviews, competitions and exhibitions and other activities
which result in significant career impact and professional development.
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School of Drama: School interviews (graduating high school students only), workshops, auditions,
headshots, and website development.
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School of Filmmaking: Professional interviews, portfolios, workshops, and internships. Funding for the
production of a film will NOT be considered.
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School of Music: Perform in competitions, professional auditions, and other activities which result in
significant career impact and professional development. Requests should be for individuals only, not
ensembles. Funding for school auditions will NOT be considered.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION
Fall
2015
Application Instructions
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The application must be typed. Overall presentation of the application will be considered by the
committee.
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Do not change the application form. The application should be no longer than one page. An official
application for each funding cycle must be used.
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Project Description - Provide a concise description of your project. Include specific information about
its intended impact on your career plan. Be sure your project is in accordance with your school's project
guidelines.
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Projected Total Budget - Be thorough with your budget description. List all expenses involved with your
project in column A, and record a total for that column. List all sources and amounts of funding
INCLUDING the amount requested through this grant (no greater than $500) in column B, and record a
total for that column. The Column A total should be equal to Column B total.
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Attach a current, one page résumé.
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Sign and date your application.
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Obtain a signature from faculty/adviser on space provided.
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Have the completed application signed by your school's representative to the grants committee.
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Submit the completed application with attachments to your faculty representative by the deadline.
Be sure you read and understand all of the guidelines and instructions. Check that you have all the information
required and that your application is complete.
Your application will not be considered if:
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You handwrite any portion of the application (except signature section)
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You create your own form to resemble the official application
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Your application exceeds one page in length (not including additional page for project description)
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You fail to include a project description
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You fail to include a complete budget, reflecting both expected expenses and funding
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You submit more than one application in a single funding round
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You do not attach your resume
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You fail to obtain all required signatures
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