MFA Fellowship
Limited submission
The Dedalus Foundation MFA Fellowship supports outstanding final-year MFA students in painting or sculpture at U.S. institutions, fostering their transition to professional artistic careers.
Funder: Dedalus Foundation
Due Dates: December 18, 2026: Deadline for submitting nominations | January 15, 2027: Deadline for applications
Funding Amounts: Four fellowships awarded annually; each fellow receives $15,000.
Summary: Annual fellowship supporting exceptional final-year MFA students in painting and sculpture at U.S. institutions.
Key Information: Nomination required; each institution may only nominate two students per cycle.
Description
The Dedalus Foundation MFA Fellowship is an annual award recognizing outstanding final-year students graduating from Master of Fine Arts programs in painting and sculpture across the United States. The fellowship aims to foster innovation and excellence by supporting emerging artists as they transition from academic training to professional practice. Four fellows are selected each year through a competitive process, with each recipient awarded a $15,000 stipend.
