Theatre Scholarships

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• The Fulbright Program

• Amount$30,000
• DeadlineOctober 7, 2026

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers exceptional opportunities for graduating seniors, graduate students, and young professionals to engage in graduate study, research, or teaching English abroad. With partnerships in over 140 countries, the program fosters academic and professional advancement while promoting cross-cultural understanding through meaningful interactions and cultural

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• Sue Dilts Memorial Art Scholarship

• Amount$950
• DeadlineJanuary 30, 2027

The Gratiot County Community Foundation, incorporated in 1992, is a vehicle for receiving charitable gifts that will remain forever in Gratiot County. As a non-profit corporation, we are classified as a public charity under the Internal Revenue Code, making donors eligible for federal tax deductions and a State of Michigan tax credit. Gifts to the Foundation may be in cash, real estate,

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• ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship

• Amount$35,000
• DeadlineFebruary 12, 2027

The ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship provides qualified applicants a 9-month, full-time opportunity to work in Washington D.C. on legislative issues and public policies. To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must satisfy a number of qualifications. Among them, you must be Islamic and must have graduated with a degree, either undergrad or graduate, from an accredited university. Read

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• GRCF Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2027

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship is awarded to students of color (African-American, Hispanic-American, Native-American, AAPI) attending a non-profit public or private college or university in Western Michigan, majoring in Fine Arts (including all visual and performing art forms). Applicants must be a Kent County resident and have a

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• GRCF Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2027

The Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to students who are full-time Theater Arts majors at an accredited college/university in the United States. Theatre experience is required at one of the local community theatres, or with the theater program at Aquinas, Calvin, GRCC, or GVSU. Applicants must provide a resume and answer additional questions. An interview may be

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• ISF Film Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

To be eligible for the ISF Film Scholarship, applicants must: be Muslim or active members of the Muslim community; be enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. by August (or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S); be an undergraduate (at least an incoming junior or senior) or of graduate standing (master's,

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• ISF Policy Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

To be eligible for the ISF Policy Scholarship, applicants must: be Muslim or active members of the Muslim community; be enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. by August (or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S); be an undergraduate (at least an incoming junior or senior) or of graduate standing (master's,

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• ISF Law Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

To be eligible for the ISF Law Scholarship, applicants must: be Muslim or active members of the Muslim community; be enrolled full-time at an accredited university in the U.S. by August (or employed full-time in an ISF Supported Field and a part-time student at an accredited university in the U.S); be an undergraduate (an current senior) or an incoming 1L, 2L, or 3L; be pursuing a supported major

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• ISF Media Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 21, 2027

Since 2009, ISF has provided scholarships for students pursuing careers in media, communications, and writing to help shape public opinion and policy. These scholarships, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, aim to improve media portrayals of Muslims, increase Muslim representation in policymaking, and support the creation of positive stories about American Muslims. Scholarship Details

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• Francis D. Lyon Fellowship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineMay 31, 2027

Francis D. “Pete” Lyon, UCLA ’28, was a distinguished director, producer and editor of motion pictures and television. He won 1947’s Academy Award for Best Film Editing for Body and Soul. Brother Lyon’s graduate fellowship is awarded to students of film making. Scholarship Details Graduate fellowship awarded annually Supports students pursuing advanced degrees in filmmaking

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• Hope College Distinguished Artist Awards - Theatre

• Amount$12,000
• DeadlineVaries

Hope honors talented artists in the areas of creative writing, dance, music, theater and the visual arts. You’ll need to audition or submit a portfolio. The Distinguished Artist Award in theatre is for high school seniors and transfer students who intend to enroll at Hope College in the upcoming Fall. Renewable for four years, the Distinguished Artist Awards (DAA) provides eligible incoming art,

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• University of South Alabama/Drama Assistantships/Scholarships

• Amount$500
• DeadlineVaries

We’re the University of South Alabama. Home to nearly 14,000 students and more than 125 academic programs, South is a dynamic community of leaders and learners who support and challenge one another to be actively engaged citizens who advance the Gulf Coast region and the world. Founded in 1963, South’s vision is to foster an environment that couples engaging learning experiences with high-level

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• CFPCA LGBT Endowed Scholarship

• Amount$500
• DeadlineVaries

The CFPCA LGBT Endowed Scholarship provides financial support and hope to meritorious students who demonstrate positive sensitivity to and involvement in LGBT issues. Preference is given to currently enrolled Wayne State University LGBT students, although all Wayne State University students are invited to apply. All current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at least half-time with

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• Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineVaries

To be eligible for the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Scholarship, applicants must be a high school graduate who plans on attending UAB. Via audition and testing, the student must prove to be of substantial talent and show promise for continued excellence in music. There will be a strong focus on incoming freshmen; however, current UAB students and transfer students are eligible to apply.