Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from Prairie Heights High School or former graduates that have participated in drama or theater. Students must be pursuing a bachelor s degree.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://steubenfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation
5431 SW 29th Street
Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66614
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Topeka High School. Students should have a strong history of participation in art, music, theater, debate and/or forensics and must have a high High School GPA.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/college-students-apply-here
Sponsor: South Carolina State Department of Education
1429 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors in South Carolina public schools, have attended South Carolina public schools for the past two consecutive years and be U.S. citizens. There are five categories: creative writing, dance, music, theater and visual arts. For the creative writing category, a sonnet, lyric or narrative poem no longer than one page must be submitted. For the dance category, an original, short dance composition of three to ten minutes. For the music category, an original composition of three to ten minutes must be submitted. For the theater category, an original one-act play with a performing time of eight to fifteen minutes. For the visual arts category, an original visual composition must be submitted. Compositions are judged on creativity, originality and quality of expression and content.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 19
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, composition and process folio are required.
Website: http://ed.sc.gov
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
425 E. Trafficway
Springfield, MO 65806
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Aurora High School Seniors who excel in the areas of debate, drama, speech or communications and are ranked in the top 50% of their class, with a "B" average or above. Students must be applying to a two or four-year accredited college, university or technical training school and must demonstrate financial need by submitting the FAFSA.
Amount: $600
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfozarks.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Howard County
215 W. Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who have taken challenging English classes and who have consistently participated in music or performing arts. Students must be ranked in the top 5% of the class and demonstrate academic ability to succeed in college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfhoward.org/scholarship_funds.html
Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation
534 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
Eligibility: Applicants must be students in good standing at CHS, must be in Band, or CHS Drama Club or CHS National Honor Society, be accepted to a 2 or 4-year college/university/trade school. Application requirements include a typed essay signed, signed letters of recommendation from the band director or drama club director or NHS advisor.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mccf.org
Sponsor: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
402 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate ability and interest with evidence of participation in community and school activities. Financial need may be considered.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kalfound.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Noble County
P.O. Box 127
1208 E. Lakeside Drive
Kendallville, IN 46755
Eligibility: Applicants must be West Noble High School seniors attending a two- or four-year post-secondary institution. Students must be or have been active members and participants of West Noble High School s Theater 33 for a minimum of two years or active art student for 2 years with an equivalent of 6 months of work experience during high school. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must write and submit an essay.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnoble.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Noble County
P.O. Box 127
1208 E. Lakeside Drive
Kendallville, IN 46755
Eligibility: Applicants must be Central Noble High School seniors who will be a member of the Central Noble Honors Theatre by the end of the first semester of their senior year pursuing a two- or four-year post-high school education. Students must write and submit an essay.
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnoble.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Gold Law Firm
7375 East Orchard Road
Suite 300
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Eligibility: Applicants must hold citizenship or permanent residency within the United States and be at least 17 years of age or older. Students must be planning to attend or have already enrolled in an accredited college or university as incoming freshmen. Applicants must have been active in one of the following activities in high school or childhood: Scouts, acting or theater, debate club or speech. An essay on a provided topic is required.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.thegoldlawfirm.net/scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Whitley County
400 N. Whitley Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
Eligibility: Applicants must be thespians at Churubusco High School.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwhitley.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Colorado State Thespians
2001 Lincoln Street
Suite 1611
Denver, CO 80202
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, have a minimum 2.75 GPA, plan to attend one of 30 participating universities, colleges or conservatories from across the nation and major in theatre. Students must perform an audition in acting, musical theatre or dance or prepare a portfolio of their expertise in technical theatre to present on the designated audition day in Denver, Colorado. Admission and additional scholarships may be offered by the colleges based on the audition.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: November 18
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, photo and $35 application fee are required.
Website: http://www.cothespians.com
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Foundation
Five PPG Place
Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Eligibility: Applicants must attend Mt. Lebanon High School as graduating seniors and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Students must plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school or 2-or 4-year college or university and be a person who has been influenced by music, theater or the arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
30 Scott's Corners Drive
Suite 203
Montgomery, NY 12549
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate artistic talent and a desire to succeed.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfosny.org/our-funds/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
6 Tower Place
Albany, NY 12203
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate participation in dance or musical theater, in or out of the high school setting. Students must plan to continue involvement with dance or musical theater after high school.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cfgcr.org
Sponsor: Educational Theatre Association
4555 Lake Forest Drive
Suite 650
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Eligibility: Applicants must be inducted Thespians who successfully demonstrate leadership abilities.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.schooltheatre.org/
Sponsor: Lincoln Community Foundation
215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 100
Lincoln, NE 68508
Eligibility: Applicants must be current graduating seniors or former graduates of Freeman High School or be graduating seniors or former graduates of any high school in Gage, Lancaster, Jefferson, Saline, Johnson or Pawnee Counties in Nebraska (Lincoln Public Schools are excluded). Students must demonstrate involvement in school or community activities other than, or in addition to, athletics. Activities may include art, music, drama or clubs. Financial need and academic achievement will be used as tie-breaker criteria only.
Amount: $1,400
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.lcf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Georgia Thespians
2897 North Druid Hills Road
Box 225
Atlanta, GA 30329
Eligibility: Applicants must be Georgia high school juniors or seniors and perform an audition in one of the following categories: acting, technical theatre, singing or theatre education.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: December 6
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form and resume of thespian troupe experience are required.
Website: https://gathespians.org/thescon/scholarships/
Sponsor: Central Alabama Community Foundation
111 Adris Place
Suite 8
Dothan, AL 36303
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors attending any Elmore County high school. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have participated in drama, art or chorus. Applicants must plan to pursue a major or minor in fine arts at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cacfinfo.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH
7 West State Street
Suite 301
Sharon, PA 16146
Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving students in Western Pennsylvania or Eastern Ohio. This fund produces an annual theatrical presentation showcasing local talent and providing an enjoyable theatrical experience for all who participate whether on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.comm-foundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be Frederick County community members who have a passion for music performance and visual arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
30 Scott's Corners Drive
Suite 203
Montgomery, NY 12549
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students in Orange County who demonstrate a passion for the arts, in the form of design, music or performing arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfosny.org/our-funds/scholarships/
Sponsor: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20566
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who have appeared in a participating or associate production of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. Students must be nominated by their schools and perform an audition in each round of the competition in which they participate.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available from your sponsor.
Website: http://web.kennedy-center.org/education/kcactf/awards/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors at Macon County High School. Students must have participated in visual or performing arts in their high school years.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Eligibility: Applicants must be Frederick County residents, preferably those interested in theater. Students must provide their transcript with the application. Applicants who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Bay Area Community Foundation
Pere Marquette Depot
1000 Adams Street
Suite 200
Bay City, MI 48708
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time student and residents of Bay County who have participated in cheerleading, choral music, musicals, stage productions, band or dance squad. They must also submit a completed FAFSA form, two recommendation letters, a current academic transcript and an essay about a positive experience they had while attending Garber High School.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://bayfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Winnetonka High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Students must be accepted to a public or private college, university or technical school. Applicants must be active members in one or more of the following school programs: athletic team, band, debate team or drama/theater club.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Truman Heartland Community Foundation
c/o Blue Ridge Bank Financial Center
4200 Little Blue Parkway
Suite 340
Independence, MO 64057
Eligibility: Applicants must be students at Blue Springs High School in Missouri. Students must be active participants in the Blue Springs High School Drama Club.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.thcf.org
Sponsor: Akron Community Foundation
345 West Cedar Street
Akron, OH 44307
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 11 years old by May of the application. Students must be residents of Summit County. Applicant must currently be studying at a dance or performing arts school, company, studio or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.akroncf.org/students/
Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation
534 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
Eligibility: Applicants must be CHS graduating seniors who have maintained enrollment at CHS since November 1st of his/her freshman year. Students must have been in drama, choir, band, or flag corp. Students must have maintained a 2.0 GPA through 7 semesters at CHS and must be attending an accredited institution that requires at least 2 years of schooling and must be pursuing at least an associate's degree.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mccf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Noble County
P.O. Box 127
1208 E. Lakeside Drive
Kendallville, IN 46755
Eligibility: Applicants must be Prairie Heights High School seniors. Students must be active in high school drama club for at least two years and are preparing to pursue any sort of post-secondary education or have excelled in high school English and will pursue an English or teaching major in college.
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnoble.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
Millrace North
725 Jackson Street
Suite 114
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of James Monroe High School. Students must have participated in the drama program at James Monroe High School for at least two years.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfrrr.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Cumberland Community Foundation
P.O. Box 2345
Fayetteville, NC 28302
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who received a diploma from any high school in Cumberland County and have participated at a meaningful level in programs at Cape Fear Regional Theatre.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 23
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cumberlandcf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Virginias
128 North Street
P.O. Box 4127
Bluefield, WV 24701
Eligibility: Applicants must be Princeton Senior High School seniors who have actively participated in performing arts organizations while in high school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://cfvinc.org
Sponsor: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Lambda State Organization
c/o Athena Columbus
8127 North Oketo Avenue
Niles, IL 60714-2941
Eligibility: Applicants must be Illinois residents and be sophomores at an accredited community college or current or upcoming juniors at an accredited four-year college or university. Students must demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in music, visual arts, dance, theater or the literary arts.
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline: January 9
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, evidence of accomplishment in the arts (such as reviews, awards, etc.) and an artwork sample are required.
Website: http://www.deltakappagamma.org/IL
Sponsor: Stanislaus Community Foundation
100 Sycamore Avenue
Suite 200
Modesto, CA 95354
Eligibility: Applicants must be senior students from Modesto City Schools or graduates of Modesto City Schools. Students must demonstrate financial need and participate in high school performing arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.stanislauscf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
25 Van Wagner Road
Suite 2
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Eligibility: Applicants must be Roy C. Ketcham High School and Our Lady of Lourdes High School college-bound graduating seniors who have actively participated in theater in school. Students must submit one letter of recommendation from the theater director at their school.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfoundationshv.org
Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation
5431 SW 29th Street
Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66614
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating students from Topeka High School who are inducted members of the Gertrude Wheeler Troupe 210 of the International Thespian Society. Students must have a strong background in theater and must have a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/college-students-apply-here
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
Eligibility: Applicants must be Antigo High School graduating seniors who have distinguished themselves in the performing arts, including theater production/ Students must have been accepted for admission and plan to attend an accredited college or university full-time.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
30 Scott's Corners Drive
Suite 203
Montgomery, NY 12549
Eligibility: Applicants must be Goshen seniors who demonstrate academic achievement with an interest in sports, languages, music, theater, or volunteerism, but above all, have consistently displayed exceptional kindness and caring for their fellow students and community.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfosny.org/our-funds/scholarships/
Sponsor: Adams County Community Foundation
25 South 4th Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Eligibility: Applicants must be Littlestown Senior High School students with an interest in the performing arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.adamscountycf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: National Federation of Music Clubs (AR)
Dr. George Keck
2112 Hinson Road
Suite 23
Little Rock, AR 72212
Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 12 and 18 and must be Individual Junior Special members or Active Junior Club members of the National Federation of Music Clubs. Applicants must enter in their state of residence by submitting a taped performance.
Amount: $300-$1,750
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nfmc-music.org/competitions-awards/
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors at Seaman High School with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students must demonstrate a strong history of participation in student government, theater, debate, forensics and community service.
Amount: $2000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Optimist International
4494 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
Eligibility: Applicants must be students in the U.S., Canada or Caribbean under the age of 16 as of December 31st of the entry year. Selection is based on an oratorical contest.
Amount: Up to $22,500
Deadline: Contact the sponsoring Optimist Club to confirm deadline
How to apply: Contact your local Optimist Club.
Website: https://www.optimist.org/member/scholarships1.cfm
Sponsor: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
250 East Front St
Suite 310
Traverse City, MI 49684
Eligibility: Applicants must be Traverse City West Senior High graduating seniors who demonstrated participation in music theater activities during their high school career, as well as a continuing interest in music theater involvement.
Amount: $400
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gtrcf.org
Sponsor: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20566
Eligibility: Applicants must be students in grades 6-12. Applicants are to create an original one-act script of less than 40 pages that documents the experience of living with a disability. Applicants must have a disability, or the script can be a collaboration of a group of up to 5 students with one student having a disability. Selected scripts will be performed for middle school, high school and adult audiences. First and second place winners will have their plays performed at the JFK Performing Arts Center.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/opportunities-for-artists/competitions-and-commissions/
Sponsor: Princess Grace Awards
565 Fifth Avenue
23rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
Eligibility: Applicants must submit an example of their work in the category in which they apply: theatre, dance, choreography, film or playwriting. Theatre and dance applicants require the sponsorship of a professional company or school, one nominee per institution. Awards are based on the artistic quality of the artist's work, potential for future excellence and activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and (except playwrights) must be nominated by a school department chair/dean or company artistic director. Awards must be completed in the United States.
Amount: Up to $15,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.pgfusa.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be youths in Frederick County who participate in educational and art programs.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
301 North Main Street, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors that have lettered (athletics, theater, music) at Pioneer High School. Students must have been employed for at least 12 consecutive months while in high school.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aaacf.org/Grants-Scholarships/Grants-Scholarships
Sponsor: Knox County Community Foundation
Old National Bank Building
20 North Third Street
Suite 301
Vincennes, IN 47591
Eligibility: Applicants must have been involved in arts/technical theater, chorus, band or have participated in high school musical productions. Students with technical theater experience will be given preference for this award.
Amount: $400
Deadline: January 27
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.communityfoundationalliance.org/knox/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
541 Loyal Street
Danville, VA 24541
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Danville Public Schools and Pittsylvania County Public Schools who are outstanding drama students. Students must be enrolled full-time.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfdrr.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Triangle Community Foundation
P.O. Box 12729
Durham, NC 27709
Eligibility: Applicants must be High school seniors from Wake County planning to enroll as full-time students at any two or four-year post-secondary educational program or institution. Students must demonstrate a creative gift in the visual arts, fine arts, leadership, teaching, entrepreneurship or other areas of talent and demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://trianglecf.org/students/scholarships-awards/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Noble County
P.O. Box 127
1208 E. Lakeside Drive
Kendallville, IN 46755
Eligibility: Applicants must be East Noble High School seniors who have two or more years of show choir and theater participation at East Noble High School and who will pursue a two-year or four-year college or university degree. Students must write and submit an essay.
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnoble.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Whitley County
400 N. Whitley Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are members of Churubusco High School s theater department in recognition of their time and commitment. Students are nominated by the selection committee.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwhitley.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Fremont Area Community Foundation
1005 East 23rd Street
Suite 2
Fremont, NE 68025
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Fremont High School demonstrating involvement in performing arts and/or fine arts. Students who have been involved in extra-curricular activities or those who demonstrate financial need will be given preference.
Amount: $250
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.facfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: National YoungArts Foundation
2100 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33137
Eligibility: Applicants must be either high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors or 15 to 18 years old by December 1 of the year of application. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The disciplines included are cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing. Those applying in the discipline of jazz music may be registered aliens. There is a nonrefundable fee.
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: October 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.youngarts.org/apply
