Kress Foundation Art of the Book in Europe Scholarship
Scholarship for art history or museum studies students focusing on European arts (antiquity–early 19th c.), providing tuition for a Rare Book School course on the art of the book.
Funder: Rare Book School
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Scholarship application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Tuition support for one RBS course (typically covers full tuition; no cash value; redeemable for up to two years).
Summary: Supports RBS students in art history or museum studies focusing on European arts (antiquity–early 19th c.) with tuition for Rare Book School courses.
Description
This scholarship is intended for Rare Book School (RBS) students whose research or professional focus is in art history or museum studies, specifically relating to the arts in Europe from antiquity through the early nineteenth century. The award provides tuition support for an RBS course that engages with the art of the book in the European context, fostering expertise in the history, materials, and significance of the book within European artistic traditions. The scholarship aims to make RBS’s specialized training more accessible to those working in these fields.
