2024 Acting and Directing Scholarships Finder
Are you a future or current college student interested in exploring acting scholarships? Trying to find ALL the different acting scholarships available to you? Feeling like you could be the next Leo DiCapprio or Halle Berry, but not sure you can pay for acting school? You may or may not be aware that there are TONS of different scholarships for acting, so it's important that you weigh all your options carefully to determine which acting scholarships are right for you. We do not think that financial limitations should get in the way of your dream of acting in college. For many students, an acting scholarship is the only way to finance acting school. If you are a talented student actor in need of a scholarship for acting, the following directory is for you! CampusReel's Scholarship Directory provides you with the most worthwhile acting scholarships for high school students, acting scholarships for college students, as well as all fully funded mfa acting programs for your consideration. We suggest that you look through all of the acting scholarships outlined below, and make a list of the pros and cons of each. Once you have identified the four or five acting scholarships best suited to your specific needs, it's time to sit down with your family and counselor to determine which to apply to. Good luck, actors!!
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How much total award money and scholarships are available for Acting and Directing students?
There are 1534 scholarships totaling $25,100.00 available to Acting and Directing students. You can easily browse through all 1534 scholarships below.
How many scholarships are available for Acting and Directing students?
1534 are available for Acting and Directing students.
How can you get Acting and Directing scholarships?
Each scholarship has different criteria and requirements for applicants. You can easily browse the each Acting and Directing scholarships by clicking to view its details. From the details page you’ll be able to find the application link.
In-School Players Scholarship
Sponsor:
Missouri State University
Applicant must have performance experience in acting and/or music.
Deadline:
March 31
$2,000.00
Patricia Collins Amaral Memorial Fund
Sponsor:
Bridgewater State University
Applicant must be a senior who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has demonstrated the finest qualities of leadership through participation in campus organizations and has rendered service of significant benefit to the campus community.
Deadline:
February 15
$600.00
Competitive Scholarship for Theatre
Sponsor:
Marymount Manhattan College
Selection is based upon audition for acting candidates and portfolio submission for directing or design candidates. Applicant must execute an interview.
Deadline:
February 5
$4,000.00
ISF Scholarship
Sponsor:
Islamic Scholarship Fund
Applicant must be Muslim or an active member of the Muslim community who is enrolled at an accredited university as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior, or senior) or graduate student (including Ph.D.) in the United States who is majoring in one of the sponsor's supported majors as found on their website. Minimum...
Deadline:
March 21
$10,000.00
John Nagy Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing education in the areas of fine arts or performing arts. Preference will be given to graduates from Lorain County high schools. FAFSA and Student Aid Report are required. Award amount is determined by committee.
Deadline:
March 1
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Morris Fannon Scholarship
Sponsor:
Virginia Auctionners Association
Applicant must be the son, daughter, step daughter, stepson, granddaughter, or grandson of a current active Auxiliary member in good standing for a period of five years. Applicant must be graduating from an accredited high school and be applying to an accredited college and/or have been accepted into a qualified college...
Deadline:
December 16
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Christine Schaefer Theatre Scholarship
Sponsor:
Hancock County Community Foundation
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who participated in KidsPlay, Inc. programs for at least two years and plans to pursue a theatrical degree in performance and/or education. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.
Deadline:
February 1
$500.00
Charles Owen 'Corky' McCormick IV Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
Johnson County Community Foundation
Applicant must be a graduate of a Johnson County high school who resides in Johnson County and will major in music or theatre full-time at a two- or four-year college or university. Minimum 2.75 GPA required.
Deadline:
February 21
$3,000.00
Thespian Scholarships
Sponsor:
Educational Theatre Association
Applicants must be seniors in high school, active members of the International Thespian Society and planning to major or minor in communicative arts. Most of the scholarships require an audition or tech portfolio.
Deadline:
May 1
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Theatre Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Missouri - Columbia
Applicant must be enrolled at the University of Missouri at Columbia.
Deadline:
February 1 (Priority)
$5,000.00
Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts
Sponsor:
Community Foundation of Mendocino County
Applicant must be a Mendocino, Fort Bragg, or Point Area high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university and study the performing arts, including music, dance, theatre, film, and puppetry. Selection based upon potential for career success in the performing arts and their prior academic performance. Minimum...
Deadline:
Open
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Alumni Association Scholarship
Sponsor:
Bridgewater State University
Applicant must demonstrate community leadership and have met the award criteria established by the Alumni Association's Scholarship Committee. Applicant must have completed 12 credits last semester and 24 credits at Bridgewater State College as of December 31. Applicants who have transferred from Massachusetts Community Colleges, Dean College, or Quincy College are...
Deadline:
February 15
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