The Semans Art Fund is a private foundation that provides funding to current, returning UNCSA students for summer study, special projects, research, and performances, building upon the resources of UNCSA in imaginative ways; and also provides funding to UNCSA Arts Deans for discretionary funds and special projects that aid and promote the students and faculty of their school. To the greatest extent possible, projects should be designed to benefit the campus community and audiences of the School, therefore grants will only be awarded to returning students. The fund was established in 1977 by Dr. and Mrs. James H. Semans. The fund is sustained by an independently funded endowment and is governed by a Board of Directors.

Following is the timeline for the Semans Art Fund Grants:

Monday, February 24, 2025 – Student Grant Applications are due

Monday, March 10, 2025 – Dean’s rankings are due

Monday, March 31, 2025 – Semans Art Fund Board Meeting

Monday, April 17, 2025 – Awards Announced