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

Jon Borowicz Scholarship
Sponsor: Vermont Philharmonic
Amount: $500.00
Closing Date: November 7, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are Vermont residents and participate weekly in Vermont music programs for youth. Applicant must audition for the judges at the Barre Opera House on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the assigned time.

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Sponsor: From the Top
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
Description: Award is open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2026-2027 academic year.

Concerto Competition
Sponsor: United States Marine Band
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: November 15, 2026
Description: Competition is open to high school musicians (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2026-2027 academic year. Performers of woodwind, brass, or percussion instructions may apply. Applicant must select one of the works listed on the application for their instrument and submit an audio recording of their performance accompanied by piano, band, or orchestra.

Pierre and Tana Matisse Scholarship
Sponsor: Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation | UNCF
Amount: Up to $7,500
Closing Date: November 27, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who reside in or are permanent residents of one of New York City’s five boroughs and attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Priority consideration will be given to students majoring in art-related fields.

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.