Quick facts

Deadline

March 16, 2026 @11:59 PM

Program Dates

May 2026 - August 2026 (report due to Duke Arts)

Contact

Jules Odendahl-James

jao@duke.edu

Supporting Department or Unit

Duke Arts

Location

International
Domestic and International

Area(s) of interest

Arts & Humanities

Opportunity type

Independent research
Project based

Delivery

Hybrid

Credit

Non-Credit-Bearing

Weekly commitment

Varying commitment

Program cost

Free

Compensation/funding

Stipend

Description

The Benenson Awards in the Arts provide funding (either $2500 or 4500) for arts-centered projects or non-academic credit bearing educational experiences proposed by undergraduates, including graduating seniors. Proposals must include budget rationale, back-up plans & have faculty recommend(s). 

Eligibility

GPA Requirement

None

Year in school

None

Department/School/Major

None

Language Requirement & Details

No

Home Institution(s)

Duke Undergraduate
UNC Robertson Scholar

I took part in Puppet in Prague’s Marionette Carving + Performance workshop, an intense 22-day program that ran from August 8 to August 30 in the Czech Republic. This experience offered an incredible chance to master the craft of carving a traditional Czech wire marionette and perform at the well-known Prague Summer Festival. This immersive program not only taught me a valuable traditional skill but also allowed me to display my work in a professional context.

Ivy Sun, class of 2024. Major, Theater Studies; Minors in Japanese and Biology