fully-funded fellowships

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, VCCA is proud to offer a rotating selection of fully-funded fellowships at each of our three annual application deadlines (January 15, May 15, and September 15).

At each deadline, applicants will be considered for a VCCA residency and as many fully-funded fellowships for which they are eligible; only one application with a single application fee is required per deadline.

The following fully-funded fellowships are available for the Summer 2027 residency period at Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia.

Christina Chiu Latinx Writers Fellowship

Who: Writers, with preference given to those of Latin American descentWhat: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo**
When:** Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)

SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship

Who: Visual artists, with preference given to Native Americans or women
What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo
When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)

Greater Opportunity Fellowships

Who: Artists in any discipline who have not previously been in residence at VCCA, with preference given to those who self-identify as people of colorWhat: Residency of up to two-weeks at Mt. San Angelo
When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)

Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation Fellowship in Photography

Who: Photographers who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
What: Two-week residency at Mt. San Angelo
When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Fellowship

Who: MICA faculty with at least three years of service
What: Two- or three-week residency at Mt. San Angelo
When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)

Anne Spencer Fellowship

Who: Writers, with preference given to those of African American descent
What: One-month residency at Mt. San Angelo; $1,500 honorarium
When: Summer 2027 (May 1 – August 31)

Le Moulin à Nef

The following fellowships are available for the 2027 residency season at le Moulin à Nef in Auvillar, France.

Sheila Gulley Pleasants Fellowship

Who: VCCA Fellows in need of financial assistance**
What:** Need-based financial support to attend a residency at le Moulin à NefWhen: 2027 Moulin à Nef Residency Season (March 15 – December 9)

The Germaine Poliakov Fellowship

Who: Writers who are VCCA Fellows**
What:** 18-day residency at le Moulin à Nef; $1000 travel stipendWhen: 2027 Moulin à Nef Residency Season (March 15 – December 9)

The Spiral Shell Fellowship

Who: Writers who are VCCA Fellows**
What:** 18-day residency at le Moulin à Nef; $1000 travel stipendWhen: 2027 Moulin à Nef Residency Season (March 15 – December 9)