Culture & Identity

Dr. Frankie Martin Diversity Grant

*Please note that applications are reviewed every Thursday. Applications can take up to 2 weeks to be reviewed and approved, and orders can take up to a month to be fulfilled.

The Dr. Frankie Martin D&I Grant is available for students who have ACTIVELY participated in Culture & Identity programs and/or DEIG related initiatives that support MICA's mission of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Each year, funds are generated from ticket sales of the Annual Benefit Fashion Show (ABFS) sponsored by Culture & Identity. Profits from the show provide additional financial assistance for students who experience an unexpected financial hardship.

Eligibility:

1. Full-time MICA student

2. ACTIVELY participated in  programs (ABFS, C&I Connections, Exhibitions, Community Art & Service, etc.)

3. Experience an unexpected financial hardship/emergency

4. Have not reached the maximum amount of financial assistance or submissions

5. Creates work that engages with various aspects of community, culture and identity 

**Each request will be considered by a small, confidential group within the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Depending upon the nature of the request, it is possible that a meeting with a member of the committee will be required before a decision is made on the application.

Scholarships Available:
The amount of financial support available is limited to no more than $300 for any one request. Eligible students may only receive ONE GRANT per ACADEMIC YEAR, and a MAXIMUM of TWICE during their MICA career.

Grants vary in amount. Examples of items eligible for assistance due to short term financial hardship include but are not limited to:
      - Summer study abroad programs* (Student must be admitted to the program)
      - Internships
      - Independent Study
      - Food
      - Emergency Travel
      - Senior Thesis
      - Academic related art supplies/materials

**Due to the likely high amount needed and the long term implication of the financial problem; tuition, utilities
   and rent/housing (on or off-campus) are not eligible for assistance.


**The committee does not provide reimbursement for previously purchased materials.
       
Any questions about this grant may be directed to the Culture & Identity Specialist, Marissa Vazhappilly via email at mvazhappilly@mica.edu. Please note that funds ARE NOT distributed via direct payment. Purchases of the items in question are made on the student's behalf and reimbursement is not possible.

Dr. Frankie Martin Diversity Grant