This roundup of scholarships is full of resources for students pursuing an arts education.
Are you pursuing an arts education? It’s no secret that school is not cheap, and we’re here to help. As part of Playbill’s Back to School Week coverage, we’re helping you get financially ready with a roundup of 14 scholarships for students interested in theatre and the arts.
While each of these descriptions and deadlines are up-to-date at the time of publication, interested students should monitor scholarship sites for any changes.
Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) Scholarships: This group of performing arts scholarships is open to students at various levels of theatre study (from graduating high school senior to college senior). ($1,000-$2,000) Deadline: The scholarship application period is February 1-April 1 for racial equity, theatre educator, and leadership scholarships.
The Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship: This one-time scholarship is awarded annually to one or more graduating Colorado high school students in honor of educator and activist Dorian De Long. Recipients must plan on majoring or minoring in the arts (visual or performing) at a Colorado university/college/post-secondary institution. ($1,500-$2,500) Deadline: The 2025-26 application will open January 1.
The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship: Open to student performers wishing to pursue further education and professional development, this scholarship offers 16 regional awards ($500 each, to one nominee and one runner up from each region). Select recipients are invited to take week-long, expenses-paid trips to Washington, D.C. to present their scholarship audition to a panel. The two national winners will receive $3,500 scholarships. Deadline: Check based on your region. The 2024 Regional Festivals will be held in January and February.
The Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship: This one-time scholarship is awarded annually to a male and female music student who is pursuing an education in piano or voice. Special consideration is given to students currently attending the Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. (Up to $5,000) Deadline: Contact [email protected] for submissions and more details.
The DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship: This one-time award is presented annually to a student pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music, which may include performance, composition, theory, or education. Preference will be given to students from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. Deadline: Contact [email protected] for more details.
The John Traxler Theatre Scholarship: This scholarship aims to honor the memory of John Traxler by supporting students pursuing the fine arts. The $755 award is open to any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student pursuing a fine arts degree, but students going into theatre will be given preference. Deadline: December 2.
National YoungArts Foundation: The YoungArts national competition is open to students in grades 10-12 or age 15-18 in disciplines including theatre, dance, classical music, jazz, voice, and more. Winners of the submission-based program receive financial awards, mentorship by accomplished artists, and the opportunity to be selected to attend National YoungArts Week as U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts. ($250-$10,000) Deadline: October 17.
Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship: This award provides $1,000 in financial assistance to Asian American college students pursuing a major in the performing or visual arts, journalism, and/or mass communications. Deadline: Applications open in January 2025 and close in May 2025.
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