Duke Student Funding & Awards in the Arts Overview

Creative Arts Grants for Undergraduates

Duke Arts Creative Arts Grants are provided to help defray project expenses of up to $500 for Trinity and Pratt students enrolled in faculty-supervised Independent Study courses or full-credit private instruction in the creative arts (e.g., Art & Visual Studies, Dance, Literature, Music, Theater Studies).

Benenson Awards in the Arts

The Benenson Awards in the Arts provide funding for fees, travel and other educational expenses for arts-centered projects proposed by Duke University admitted undergraduate students, including graduating seniors.

Louis Sudler Prize

Every year, the Louis Sudler Prize given every year to the graduating senior who has demonstrated the most distinguished record of excellence in performance or creation in the arts.

Student Arts Awards Directory

Learn more about awards from Dance, English, Theater Studies and other departments and organizations at Duke.