Fulbright-Harriet Hale Woolley Award in the Arts

The Fulbright-Harriet Hale Woolley Award in the Arts offers up to two awards to students in the visual fine arts (painting, print-making, sculpture, photography) or music (composition, instrumental, or vocal performance). Awardees receive both the Fulbright grant, which includes a maintenance and travel allowance, and the Harriet Hale Woolley scholarship, which provides free housing at the Fondation des Etats-Unis in Paris. The program runs for 9 months from October 1 to June 30. Graduating seniors, recent graduates, advanced graduate students, doctoral candidates, and those with professional experience are encouraged to apply. Applicants must demonstrate high-level artistic or musical accomplishment. Grantees will be immediately part of a close community of musicians and artists at the Fondation des Etats-Unis and are expected to participate actively in the cultural scene and program of the foundation. The award includes a monthly stipend of approximately €1,600, international travel benefits, accident and sickness health benefits, 24/7 mental health support, and 12 months of non-competitive eligibility hiring status within the federal government. Grantees receive free housing at the Fondation des Etats-Unis and have access to on-site performance and exhibition facilities, including a private art gallery and historically renowned concert hall. This program, funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), provides exceptional American artists and musicians the opportunity to pursue their studies in Paris while engaging with a vibrant international artistic community. The award combines financial support with cultural immersion and professional development opportunities in one of the world's premier arts capitals.