Apply Now: Schrucker Fellowship Program for the Arts

The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Schrucker Fellowship for the Arts, supporting contemporary Tibetan artists, writers, and filmmakers. The fellowship provides a total grant pool of $20,000, with individual projects funded between $500 and $3,000. The application deadline is October 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time (ET). The Schrucker Fellowship for the Arts is designed to nurture and support a growing community of contemporary Tibetan creatives across writing, filmmaking, theater, and visual arts. ICT describes the fellowship as offering resources that help grantees continue and advance their work, contributing to wider global cultural conversations. ICT also notes that the fellowship is part of its Tibetan Empowerment Programs. These include the Tibetan Youth Leadership Program, the Washington Internship Program for Tibetan Americans, and the Rowell Fund for Tibet. What the fellowship does not support (not eligible for funding): The Schrucker Fellowship for the Arts does not support:

ICT encourages projects focused on:

Projects outside these focus areas may not be eligible. The source also explicitly excludes workshops, exhibitions, app development, conference attendance, and degree-based academic research. This fellowship is aimed at enabling contemporary Tibetan creatives to develop and advance specific creative projects—such as new works or production phases—in disciplines including visual arts, writing, theater, and film. By funding projects and requiring structured reporting across the cycle, the fellowship is positioned to support ongoing creation and help bring Tibetan stories and perspectives to broader audiences. Official application link: Not provided in the source text. Applicants should use ICT’s referenced “Schrucker Fellowship for the Arts application page” and the instructions provided there.

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Who can apply for the Schrucker Fellowship for the Arts? Tibetans living in any country are eligible to apply. Non-Tibetans are not eligible. What is the application deadline and time zone? The deadline is October 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time (ET). How much funding is available? ICT states the fellowship will award a total grant amount of $20,000 for the 2026–2027 cycle. How much funding can an individual project receive? Individual projects can receive between $500 and $3,000. Can someone apply on behalf of an organization? Yes—Tibetans working for organizations may apply on behalf of the organization provided the applicant plays a central role in implementing the proposed project. What kinds of activities are not supported by this fellowship? The source states the fellowship does not support workshops, exhibitions, app development, conference attendance, or academic research conducted as part of a degree program (including thesis or dissertation/PhD research). How will applicants be notified and when are reports due? ICT’s timeline indicates December 2026 notification, with reports due early July 2027 (mid-year) and December 2027 (final). The first and second grant installments occur in early January 2027 and July 2027, respectively. Before applying, carefully read the official Schrucker Fellowship for the Arts application page referenced by ICT to confirm submission requirements and any additional details not included in this source text. If anything is unclear, use [contact details removed] to ask questions and ensure your proposal fits the fellowship’s supported creative areas and exclusions.