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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.

List of Theatre Scholarships

There are 993 awards worth $7M below. Apply now to our list of theatre scholarships.

Berrien Fragos Thorn Arts Scholarship for Migrant Farmworkers

Students who are 16 years of age or older who are interested in pursuing the development of their talents in an art discipline may apply for this award. Students must have a history of movement to obtain work in agriculture.
Award Amount

Total: $2500

Awards: 10

Deadline

Deadline: November 01

Concordia College Theatre Performance and Production Scholarship

Graduating high school seniors who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and have exhibited proficiency in theatre performance or production are eligible for this award. Students must plan to attend Concordia College.
Award Amount

Total: $4000

Awards: 10

Deadline

Deadline: February 16

NATAS Northwest Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. or international college freshmen, sophomores and/or juniors who attend college in one of the following states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington. Students must pursue a career in television or film, such as broadcasting, production, editing, etc.
Award Amount

Total: $2500

Awards: 3

Deadline

Deadline: February 16

Helen McCloy/MWA Scholarship for Mystery Writing

This scholarship is available for currently enrolled U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in mystery writing (fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, and/or screenwriting).
Award Amount

Total: $500

Awards: 2

Deadline

Deadline: February 28

Iowa Scholarship for the Arts

This scholarship is available for Iowa students who have graduated this year and will be attending an Iowa college. Students must have proven artistic ability in dance, literature, music, theatre, traditional arts, or the visual arts, and major in one of those areas.
Award Amount

Total: $1500

Awards: 4

Deadline

Deadline: March 01

McMurry University Fine Arts Award for Incoming Freshmen

U.S. graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in a fine arts program at McMurry University in Texas are eligible for this award.
Award Amount

Total: $10000

Awards: 10

Deadline

Deadline: March 15

San Clemente High School Math, Science, and Arts Scholarship

This award is for high school seniors from San Clemente High School in California who plan to study math, science, or art at an accredited four-year university or college.
Award Amount

Total: $3000

Awards: 10

Deadline

Deadline: March 15

N. Patricia Yarborough Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors and adult students entering their freshman year who reside in the Connecticut Community Foundation’s 21-town service area. Students must have a grade point average of B- or higher, and must study music, art, dance, or theatre.
Award Amount

Total: $2216

Awards: 3

Deadline

Deadline: March 15

Haymarket Gallery Emerging Artists Scholarship

The Haymarket Emerging Artists Scholarship is available to current graduating seniors or former graduates of a Lincoln/Lancaster County public or private high school, or a current college student residing in Lincoln/Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Award Amount

Total: $450

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: March 15

Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to incoming and current female undergraduate students who reside in the Connecticut Community Foundation’s 21-town service area. Students must have a grade point average of B- (2.75) or higher, and must pursue an artistic career (preference to those pursuing painting and design).
Award Amount

Total: $2216

Awards: 3

Deadline

Deadline: March 15