Performing Arts Scholarships

This scholarship is open to students with exceptional talent in vocal music, instrumental music, drama, or art. Scholarship amount is $500-$10,000.

Eligibility: • Theatre major actively involved in a variety of capacities in the department• Must demonstrate leadership in terms of departmental growth and recruitment• Based on financial need (apply and qualify for financial aid using the FAFSA form)* Must maintain at least a 3.00 GPA within the major GPA: 3.00

The foundations primary interests are education, social services, humanities, and the arts in MN. Applications are also accepted from individuals pursuing college or graduate school degrees or considering a religious career, and are in need of scholarship, fellowship, or loan assistance; fine arts and performing arts will also be considered.

The fund provides financial aid for Australian actors to help them pursue a career in Hollywood. The scholarship will help cover the costs of acting classes and rent.

* One scholarship awarded annually worth up to US$10,000 per annum * For study at the undergraduate and graduate levels with preference given to the latter * Approved fields of study are the fine, visual and performing arts, as well as arts education * Samples or work and/or auditions and interviews are required * Candidates must fill out the Academic Scholarship Application Form as well as the Arts Supplement Form Giving primarily in the Bahamas.

Established in 1990 through the CIRI Golf Classic in appreciation of Ms. Bevins, a renowned Inupiat artist and proponent of Alaska Native heritage preservation. General semester scholarships are available for post-secondary visual, performing and literary arts students.

Senior in a Massachusetts high school. Competitve scholarships of $800 for major in piano, instrument, music education or music therapy.

For residents of Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties who are pursuing fine or performing arts beyond their freshman year. One $500 award was made in previous year.

Eligible Majors: Communications, Art, Music, English, Performing Arts Eligible Schools: Barber-Scotia College, Benedict College, Bennett College for Women, Bethune-Cookman College, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Edward Waters College, Fisk University, Florida Memorial College, Huston-Tillotson University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Jarvis Christian College, Johnson C. Smith University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Livingstone College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Morris College, Oakwood College, Paine College, Paul Quinn College, Philander Smith College, Rust College, Saint Augustines College, Saint Pauls College, Shaw University, Spelman College, Stillman College, Talladega College, Tougaloo College, Tuskegee University, Virginia Union University, Voorhees College, Wilberforce University, Wiley College, Xavier University, Texas College Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: Performing artist Janet Jackson created this scholarship from the proceeds of her Rhythm Nation Tour. Awards are made annually and may be used for tuition costs, room and board, or to repay federal student loans. Donor/Sponsor Name: Janet Jackson

Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: Performing artist Michael Jackson established this scholarship for deserving students majoring in the performing arts, English or communications. Funds may be used for tuition, room & board, books, or to repay federal student loans. Donor/Sponsor Name: Michael Jackson

Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail: Yoko Ono, established this scholarship in memory of her late husband, John Lennon to support students majoring in the Performing Arts and Communications. Apply Online Donor/Sponsor Name: Yoko Ono/The Spirit Foundation Please check the website for the availability of this scholarship.

Established to benefit a student studying the arts.Eligibility: Chosen field of study is the arts: art, music, theater, dance; involved in a Community Theater production with a current NIETF Theater.Deadline: June 15thApplication: Available on NIETF website www.nwindianatheatre.org