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BECOME A MELLON ARTS FELLOW

Learn how to become a Mellon Arts fellow. Get information on the program's requirements and access the online application form.

How to Apply

Fellowships have already been granted for 2020-2021. Please check back here for information about future fellowship opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates for this selective program will be outstanding undergraduate students who meet the following criteria:

  • Demonstrated interest in dance, music, art, theater and/or art history
  • Be in their junior year as of spring 2022 (earned 60-85 credits)
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Member of an underrepresented racial/ethnic group
  • Is U.S. citizen or DACA student

For additional information, please visit our FAQs.

REQUIREMENTS

The Mellon Arts Fellowship Program application requires your personal and contact information, a resume, copy of your academic transcript and answers to four essay questions (approximately 300 word answers each). All applications must also be accompanied by a nominating recommendation letter from a Hunter College faculty member. Faculty members must write a letter on your behalf indicating why you are an ideal candidate for the fellowship program.

Letters should be emailed at the time of your application submission.

For additional information, please visit our FAQs.

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Fellowships have already been granted for 2020-2021. Please check back here for information about future fellowship opportunities and to access the online application form.