Creative Experiential Funding Form

University of Rochester - Creative Experiential Learning Funding

Deadline is April 7th!
Creative Experiential Learning Funding by the Greene Center provides monetary support for undergraduates who obtain a summer opportunity in the creative fields to investigate career options, develop skills, and link studio learning to the world of work. Typical programs include: honing a craft under guidance of industry professionals (masterclasses, workshops), gaining experience creating or performing (studios, productions, residencies, competitions), and building a network of other undergraduate artists (collegiate or young artist program).

These opportunities are training programs for visual arts, performing arts, or writing that focus on the production, creation, and improvement of arts-specific skills. Examples of these opportunities include:
- Festivals (film/music/theatre)
- Summer Intensives
- Workshops or masterclasses
- Residency or Studio programs
- Academies or Institutes
If awarded, you will be responsible for following these instructions to receive the funding: https://careereducation.rochester.edu/resources/sifnextsteps/. Please note that this funding is taxable.

All applicants will be notified on or before April 30th, 2025.
I. Personal Information:

Tell Us About Yourself
Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Student ID Number:*
E-mail:*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Country of Citizenship: *
(If you prefer not to disclose, write NA)
US Citizen or Permanent ResidentF1 or J1 Student VisaOther non-immigrant visaDACA RecipientPrefer not to disclose
Summer Mailing Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Academic Information:
Major Area of Study:*
Minors
Expected Graduation Year:*
II. Creative Experiential Opportunity

Describe the experiential learning opportunity
Program Name:*
Program Website:*
Program Location:*
FestivalIntensiveWorkshop/MasterclassResidency or Studio ProgramAcademy or Institute
Program Start Date:

MonthDayYear
Date
Program End Date:

MonthDayYear
Date
DanceTheaterMusicWritingFilm/TVArt/DesignOther
In PersonFully VirtualHybrid (some virtual, some in-person)
Please upload the letter of acceptance into the program for Summer 2025*

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III. Budgeting:

Please add the financial expenses that this opportunity will require:
Creative Experiential Learning Opportunity Costs:
Registration Fee:
Cost of Tuition:
Cost of Room/Board:
Cost of Transportation :
Other:
TOTAL EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENSES
Other Income and Sources of Support
Scholarship:
Other University of Rochester Funding:
Please name the other UofR funding you will/hope to receive
Wages from other work:
TOTAL INCOME
TOTAL INCOME
TOTAL AMOUNT OF CREATIVE EXPERIENTIAL FUNDING REQUESTED
TOTAL AMOUNT OF CREATIVE EXPERIENTIAL FUNDING REQUESTED
IV. Budget Justification & Career Impact Statement

Essays
Please describe how you researched each of your estimated expenses, any additional sources of support you'll be utilizing, how you will maximize any funding granted, and why receiving funding is important in participating in this experience. (Limit 500 words)
Budget Justification:*

0/500
Please describe your motivation for participating in this conference opportunity, the connections you see between this experience and your academic and/or career interests, and how this experience will help you develop career competencies critical for future success. (Limit 500 words)
Career Impact Statement:*

0/500
Grading Rubric for Application:
VIII. Release of liability and Applicant's E-Signature
I, the above-named student of the University of Rochester (the “University”), have decided to engage in the Experience described above for the purpose of furthering my education. The University, in order to facilitate and encourage its students to seek out internships and other similar opportunities for their educational value, has made funds available to students like me to help offset the associated costs of travel, lodging and other expenses. In consideration of receiving such funds, I hereby agree to the following:
1. I am not required by the University to participate in the Experience, and my choice to do so is purely voluntary. I have chosen to pursue the Experience for my own educational purposes, with full knowledge and assumption of all associated risks.
2. I acknowledge that:
1. The University has had no role in arranging the Experience, negotiating its terms and conditions, or arranging related travel and lodging. I have made all such arrangements, alone or with the help of third parties unaffiliated with the University.
2. The University has not conducted any investigation into the Experience, with respect to its safety, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, particular educational value, or any other matter.
3. The University will not manage the Experience, will have no contact with nor be responsible for the acts of any person involved with it;
4. The University has made no inquiry into my health or fitness for the Experience;
5. The University has not made any determination whether any travel that I engage in going to or from the Experience, or locally while there, will be safe;
6. I am solely responsible for making my own travel, lodging, meal, entertainment and other arrangements related to the Experience;
7. I am responsible for my own safety during, before and after the Experience;
8. If for any reason, whether due to sickness (including but not limited to COVID-19), injury, death, political unrest, natural or man-made disaster, or for reasons similar to any of the foregoing, I require health care, evacuation or repatriation of remains, the University’s staff, contractors, insurers, and others who regularly assist University students and staff in such situations will not be available to assist me any manner, whether financially or otherwise; and
9. I will be solely responsible for obtaining whatever health, travel or other insurance as I may decide.
3. I understand that participating in the Experience, including travel, carries with it certain risks, including but not limited damage or loss to my property, and personal injury, illness and death, any of which may be caused by disease, intentional or negligent acts of others, acts of God, political unrest or terrorism, transportation accident and/or my own negligence, among other causes.

4. In recognition and consideration of the foregoing, I hereby release and hold harmless the University, its employees and Trustees, from any and all liability, loss, claim, or expense (“liabilities”) that I may incur as the result of engaging in the Experience, including travel, and agree that I am solely responsible for any such liabilities.

5. I am over 18 years of age, and have signed this document freely and voluntarily and not under any duress.
E-Signature:*
When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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University of Rochester - Creative Experiential Learning Funding

I. Personal Information:

II. Creative Experiential Opportunity

III. Budgeting:

IV. Budget Justification & Career Impact Statement

VIII. Release of liability and Applicant's E-Signature