Creative Arts Scholars Program

A student paints on an easel during class.

Hayley '26 paints in Ariel Freiberg’s Beginning Painting: Visual Possibilities (FA 11B)

The Creative Arts at Brandeis are renowned for its community of international artists and scholars from the departments of Fine Arts, Music, and Theater Arts as well as from the interdisciplinary program in Creativity, the Arts, and Social Transformation. The Rose Art Museum is an affiliated member. One of the nation’s premier university art museums, the Rose supports both established and emerging voices in contemporary art. Situated within a liberal arts research university, our programs promote interdisciplinary exploration and prepare students for a wide range of careers in the arts and beyond.

Sam ’27 sews some recycled denim as part of the Indigo Road project, an art installation that tells the story about how the iconic American garments blue jeans were historically made.The Creative Arts Scholars form a cohort of enthusiasts who are interested in engaging with the arts on multiple levels. This unique opportunity comes with experiential components to encourage the bridging theory and practice in ways that are socially relevant and personally transformative. 

At Brandeis, the Creative Arts are more than a course of study—they are a way of thinking, making, and engaging with the world. Our highly selective scholars program introduces students with a strong interest in the Creative Arts early in their undergraduate life, whether they decide to major in the related fields or not in the future, to the leading-edge scholarship and creative work through special programming.

Perks of the Program

  • $500 towards an approved creative project in the first year.
  • A competitive stipend toward an approved experiential learning opportunity in the Creative Arts after four semesters at Brandeis. This might include an internship, research or study-abroad experience.
  • Mentorship and advising from our Creative Arts faculty, including shadowing opportunities.
  • Invitations to lectures and events in the Creative Arts.
  • Private, faculty-led visits to Boston's cultural institutions.
  • Priority advising from the Office of Study Abroad. This includes personalized information sessions and advising and priority admissions for students interested in applying to study at the Brandeis in Siena summer study abroad program in fine arts. 
  • Advising tailored to the Creative Arts from the Hiatt Career Center

Program Requirements

In order to maintain membership in the Scholars Program, Scholars must: 

  • Participate in the Creative Arts Keystone Seminar during their first semester on
    campus.
  • Meet the additional renewal criteria for the Creative Arts Fellowship.

How to Be Considered

No separate application is required. Simply answer "yes" to the question on your application to Brandeis asking if you'd like to be considered for a Scholars Program and select Creative Arts. Recipients are selected based on a holistic review of their academic accomplishments and demonstrated commitment to the Creative Arts.