Scholarships open to students interesting in and/or majoring in the performing arts including Dance, Music, and Theatre/Drama.

Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble Arts Scholarship
Sponsor: Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble Arts | UNCF
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to rising college juniors attending a UNCF member institution or other HBCU who is majoring in performing arts, performing arts administration, or are actively employed/volunteering with a performing arts focused business. Applicant must be a permanent resident of the following greater Philadelphia counties (Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, Lehigh, North Hampton County; New Jersey: Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Burlington, Cape May, Atlantic City, Salem County; Delaware: New Castle, City of Wilmington).

MFMA Scholarship
Sponsor: Maple Flooring Manufactures Association, Inc.
Amount: $1,000.00
Closing Date: July 10, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students who will be enrolled during the next academic year. Applicant must submit a personal essay answering one of five given questions. Scholarship is only open to specific majors (too many to list) – see website for details.

art + biz Scholarship
Sponsor: Barrel and Flow Fest
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: Rolling
Description: Scholarship is open to residents of Western Pennsylvania who identify as Black or African American, Indigenous, or as a Person of Color. Applicant must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a visual arts, performing arts, or culinary arts.