Undergraduate and graduate majors in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts have the opportunity to apply for funding support programs available through the Hixson-Lied Endowment.
All applications are due initially to your respective Chair or Director.- Department of Art and Art History: Peter Pinnell, ppinnell1@unl.edu
- Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film: Paul Steger, psteger2@unl.edu
- School of Music: John Richmond, jrichmond2@unl.edu
Student International Course Travel Grant
Provides a limited, fixed number of travel grants to students enrolled in an international course organized and delivered by a faculty member from one of the units within the Hixson-Lied College. These funds cannot be used for tuition.
Guidelines/Application
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- For undergraduate and graduate
| Course During | Application Due |
|---|---|
| Jan. 28, 2013 - Jan. 27, 2014 | Nov. 16, 2012 |
Student Study (Domestic or International) Grant
Partial support on a competitive basis for students who are selected to study either in the U.S. or abroad. Funding is intended to help defray costs such as travel and lodging that are associated with such study.
Guidelines/Application
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- For undergraduate and graduate; includes budget
| Study Started In | Application Due |
|---|---|
| Spring Term | Oct. 5, 2012 |
| Summer or Fall Term | March 8, 2013 |
Student Presentation of Scholarly/Creative Activity Grant
Partial funding support for students who are selected to compete, perform, make presentations or present exhibitions in regional, national or international venues and programs.
Guidelines/Application
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- For undergraduate and graduate; includes budget
| Presentation Given In | Application Due |
|---|---|
| Spring Term | Oct. 5, 2012 |
| Summer or Fall Term | March 8, 2013 |
Undergraduate Student Scholarly and Creative Activity Grant
Support for research, exploration, and development of an idea or set of ideas in which an undergraduate student is thoroughly engaged and actively pursuing. Provides partial support for students who wish to produce work otherwise difficult to accomplish due to cost. The program is intended to encourage students to think of their chosen field of study as a discipline, rather than a series of courses, better preparing them for life in that discipline.
Samples- Sample application and budget: Art
- Sample application and budget: Theatre
- Sample detailed budget: Theatre
- Sample Final Reports
Guidelines/Application
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- Includes budget
| Funding Period | Application Due |
|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2013 - Dec. 31, 2013 | Oct. 1, 2012 |
Graduate Student Scholarly and Creative Activity Grant
These grants provide partial support for graduate students who wish to produce work otherwise difficult to accomplish due to cost.
Guidelines/Application
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- Includes budget
| Funding Periods | Application Due |
|---|---|
| Feb. 1, 2013 - Jan. 31, 2014 | Dec. 3, 2012 |
| May 1, 2013 - Apr. 30, 2014 | Mar. 8, 2013 |
Hixson-Lied Graduate Fellows
Special stipends ranging from $3,500-$4,500 that are added to already existing graduate assistantship funding provided by the University. Funding for up to 32 fellowships over eight years has been allocated by the Hixson-Lied Advisory Board. See the current Graduate Fellows.