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Although many famous actors and actresses have lucrative careers — making millions of dollars per movie — not everyone who pursues a career in acting or theatre has such monumental success. In fact, many graduates with a BFA in theatre have to continue to work hard to develop their skills, land a job, and continue a career in a very competitive market. That same determination is true for those looking to study theatre in school. While a theatre career can be very rewarding, it can also be extremely expensive! Future actors, playwrights, and directors pursuing a degree may find theatre scholarships from various organizations and colleges.

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Theatre Scholarships 2024 List

CBCF Spouses USA Performing Arts Scholarship

This award is for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are or will be attending an accredited college or university full-time. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and be planning to or currently pursuing a degree leading to a career in the performing arts.
Award Amount

Total:  $30000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  March 31

Swackhamer Disarmament Video Contest

This award is available for current high school and college students. To apply, each student must submit a short video of approximately 2-3 minutes on the topic of nuclear disarmament.
Award Amount

Total:  $999

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

NCA Creative Event Scholarship

This scholarship competition is open to U.S. high school seniors and currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who present a costume design of any genre. Students must have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $3000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

Maria E. McCarthy Ringwood Memorial Scholarship

This award is available to graduating high school seniors in Poughkeepsie and Wappinger New York. Applicants be active in the school or local theater.
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

Joseph D. Thomas Memorial Scholarship

Maine residents pursuing a major in the performing arts are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must participate in an audition (or interview if majoring in a technical field).
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  April 15

Constant Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was designed to support a deserving art or music major who is a resident of Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island. The applicant must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in an accredited four-year postsecondary institution.
Award Amount

Total:  $7000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  April 19

Matheon Scholarship Fund

The Matheon Scholarship Fund accepts applications from current high school senior women in Dallas, Texas who plan to major in fine arts, science, or the humanities at a college or university in Texas. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.1 or higher and a combined math/verbal/writing SAT score of 1500 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $10000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

Steven A. Parascandola Art Scholarship

This award is available to graduating seniors at John Jay High School in Wappingers Falls, New York. Applicants must plan to major in art.
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

Graphic Communications Scholarship

This award is for graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing an education in graphic communications. Students must reside in certain areas of New York and New Jersey.
Award Amount

Total:  $29000

Awards:  25

Deadline

Deadline:  May 06

Rising Star in Production Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in pursuing a career in video production. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 15