James Madison University undergraduate students planning to participate in the South Korea: Art, Design, Performance and Culture 2027 study abroad program in South Korea are invited to apply for travel support through JMU’s Seed Program for Korean Studies Travel Fund. Selected students will receive travel awards of $750 to help support their participation in the program.

This funding opportunity is made possible through the Seed Program for Korean Studies, supported by the Academy of Korean Studies, an academic institution under the South Korean Ministry of Education. Dr. Gui Hwan Lee, Assistant Professor of Music Theory, serves as Project Investigator for JMU’s three-year initiative, Toward Cooperation, Innovation, and Turning Point: Korean Culture Course/Workshop Construction.

Application deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 by 11:59pm.

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Central to the application is a narrative of 500 words or less describing your interest in participating in the South Korea: Art, Design, Performance and Culture study abroad program, how you hope to participate in the June 5 performance and exhibition at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, and your need for financial assistance.

Students interested in receiving a $750 travel award should complete the Seed Program for Korean Studies Travel Fund Application. 

Rising Stars Endowment in the Arts supporting Undergraduate Professional Development in the College of Visual and Performing Arts

Description An endowed scholarship established by The Charles Daniel Curtis, Jr. ('82) Family. This scholarship will provide funds annually to support undergraduate students who engage in pre-professional performances, exhibits or research outside of JMU and may be used to support student attendance at a national/international forum, conference or competition. As to the selection of students as Rising Stars Scholars, the appointments shall be made each year by the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts in consultation with the Directors of the three Schools within the College. The Donors' only specific criteria is that students considered for this award shall have demonstrated academic excellence and a competitive drive to develop professional experience (as reflected in recommendations provided by faculty members on behalf of candidates).

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The College of Visual and Performing Arts at James Madison University offers Undergraduate Professional Development Awards of up to $2,000 to stimulate and advance undergraduate students’ creative or scholarly agendas or assist in developing their service activities. Each award is given with the understanding that the recipient will devote enough time and energy to ensure successful completion of the project.

Call for Undergraduate Professional Development Award Proposals AY26

Funding FAQ

Valley Business Keynote is a group of local business leaders who seek to help area entrepreneurs fulfill their potential by bringing guest speakers to share their success stories. 

The VBK Entrepreneurship in the Arts and Design Scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate visual or performing arts major at JMU. It specifically supports entrepreneurial projects that focus on the arts and 1.) has a business component (non-profit or for profit, 2.) develops a product and/or service, and 3.) conforms to entrepreneurial best practices.  AMOUNT: $1,000 

Valley Business Keynote Entrepreneurship in the Arts and Design Scholarship Applications are due Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5 pm. Please send proposals to Interim Associate Dean Eric Guinivan (guiniver@jmu.edu).

VBK Appliciation Guidelines

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