- Applications including a project description that clearly demonstrates the level of social impact and collaborative nature accompanied by a project budget can be submitted at any time through the application portal at https://everyvoicechicago.com/youthphotoimpact
- Applicants are highly suggested to reach out to community@colum.edu to discuss their proposed project before submitting an application.
Dammeyer Project Fund
for continuing undergraduate and graduate students
The Dammeyer Project Fund was established to defray the costs of collaborative projects that involve photography as a tool to elevate/build awareness of social issues and/or brings the skill of photography to a community youth group.
The Dammeyer Project Fund is open to:
- Sophomore, juniors, seniors, and graduate photography students who are enrolled in at least 1 credit hour for the current term or a future term. Graduate students enrolled in a 0 credit hour thesis continuance course will also qualify.
- Students who are alumni of the photography BA and are now involved in a graduate program other than photography at Columbia are eligible to apply.
- Collaborative projects that involve photography as a tool to elevate/build awareness of social issues and/or brings the skill of photography to a community youth group.
- The project must have a demonstratable element of collaborative work with a community partner or organization.
- Preference will be given to projects that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
- It is suggested that projects take place within the City of Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods however farther afield projects will be considered.
- Academic Merit
- Stipend ranging from $500 - $1,000
- All applicants will be notified by email
Questions?
Contact: scholarships@colum.edu
IMPORTANT DATES
- 2024-25 Degree Completion Assistance Grant Application DeadlineThe Degree Completion Assistance Grant provides financial support to juniors and seniors who are nearing graduation, and who can demonstrate that receiving assistance from the grant will help them in achieving their academic goals. Preference is given to seniors who demonstrate significant financial need. The deadline to apply is May 17, 2024 (11:59pm). Now is the...Get the details