Scholarship Application Requirements & Deadlines

Deadline:  Applications must be received by end of day Friday, January 15, 2021
  • Failure to complete and return all forms and requirements can result in your application being rejected.
  • Junior winners from 2019/20 may apply as Seniors, and must complete all requirements for 2020/21
  • Scholarships are open to female students majoring in Drama, Musical Theater, Music (vocal or instrumental), or Visual Arts
  • Program major must be through accredited colleges and universities in the Greater Cincinnati area (75-mile radius of downtown Cincinnati)
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age, and a US citizen​

Checklist:

☐ 1. Musical Theater Scholarship Application Form - completed, signed, & dated
☐ 2. Release & Financial Aid/Loan Disclosure Form – completed, signed & dated
☐ 3. Video demonstrating your musical theater talent – no longer than 3 minutes. See document "Guidelines for Audition Media & Portfolio Submissions" at the bottom of our Scholarship main page to ensure your submission follows guidelines.
☐ 4. Essay letter outlining your future plans, why you are seeking financial aid and how you would expect to make good use of this scholarship
☐ 5. Letter of Recommendation from your primary instructor, including their contact information
☐ 6. Letter of character reference from a non-family member who is an instructor, employer, guidance counselor, mentor, coach etc., including their contact information

What's next?

  • Three Arts Scholarship board members will review all submissions for completion, eligibility, content, and quality.
  • Semi-finalists will be chosen and contacted to submit an 8-10 minute audition video/portfolio for final judging.
  • Semi-finalists' audition materials ​deadline is Monday February 15, 2021
  • Winners will be selected by or before Monday, March 15, 2021
  • Scholarship monies will be disbursed on/around Wednesday, March 31, 2021