Award Opportunities in Art History and Architectural Studies

The bequest of Joseph Skinner, a nineteenth-century Holyoke industrialist who was a Trustee and Benefactor of the College. Awards are made to graduates of Mount Holyoke who are pursuing graduate work in Studio Art or Architecture. The application deadline is the last week of March.

Download the Joseph Skinner Fellowship application

In memory of Louise Fitz-Randolph, Mount Holyoke Class of 1872, and distinguished professor of Art History at the turn of the twentieth century. Awards are made to graduates of Mount Holyoke who are studying art history, archeology or the history of architecture at the graduate level.

Download the Louise Fitz-Randolph Fellowship Application

Awarded in memory of Helen Vannett, a member of the Department’s staff, the Vannett Award helps defray expenses for art studio or art history majors who are undertaking special projects related to courses. No application is required.

In memory of Linda Kelso Wright, Mount Holyoke class of 1960, the Linda Kelso award is available to qualifying junior and senior art history majors who wish to undertake art history study projects that take them off-campus. The award may be used for an art history program, internship, archaeological project, senior thesis, or research project coordinated with faculty. Projects must contribute to a student’s academic program at Mount Holyoke. Students must have taken appropriate courses in art history to qualify for an award. International students returning to their home country may not qualify. Awards will range between $500 and $1,000. No application is required.

Visit the Fellowships office for information.