Conservatory initiative grants supporting imagination and excellence (CIGSIE)

Conservatory Initiative Grants Supporting Imagination and Excellence (CIGSIE) provide innovative, motivated, and prepared Oberlin Conservatory and Double-Degree students the opportunity to develop imaginative artistic projects to be implemented during Winter Term. Up to three individual or group projects will be awarded grants of up to $6,000.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare for the application process and the challenges of implementing funded projects by taking advantage of workshops and courses offered through the Creativity & Leadership project.  Applicants are also encouraged to review their proposals prior to submission with one of the Conservatory's Associate Deans.

DEADLINE: November 9

Eligibility
All current Oberlin College Conservatory and Double-Degree students in good academic standing are eligible to apply.  Arts & Sciences students may apply as part of a group project organized by a Conservatory or Double-Degree student.  Individuals who have received Conservatory Initiative Grants in previous competitions may apply for funding in support of a second project provided that the terms of CIGSIE grants for previous projects have been satisfied. 

Limitations/Exclusions
Each discrete project may be funded only once by a CIGSIE grant.

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Application Information

Applicants should email the following to creativity@oberlin.edu by November 9, 2009:

  • Registration Form (online)
  • Narrative - A detailed description of the project and implementation plan.  The narrative should also describe the way(s) in which the project is creative, innovative, or otherwise entrepreneurial and address how the project will advance the professional goals of the applicant(s). The narrative should not exceed 2,000 words.
  • Budget - one-page (Sample Budget)
  • 100-word bio and unofficial Oberlin transcript for each student involved in the project
  • A signed confidential letter of support from a Conservatory faculty member who can comment on your ability to implement the proposed project. Faculty members should submit letters of support directly to the Conservatory Office of Associate Deans (Bibbins 123), or the applicant may attach the letter in sealed envelope signed by the referee.

All application materials should include the name and T# of the designated project contact. Narrative, transcripts, and bio should be combined into one file and submitted as a PDF.