The Foundation for the Carolinas offers numerous scholarships to North and South Carolina students. The Spirit Square Center for Arts and Education Scholarship awards Carolinas college students with renewable scholarships of varying amounts to encourage career involvement in the arts.
Scholarship Details
- Merit-based
- Renewable
- Exact amounts vary
- Students of both Carolinas may apply, though NC college students are preferred
- Preference is given to residents of Mecklenburg and contiguious counties
- In-person interview required for finalists
Eligibility Criteria
- Rising college junior or senior
- Declared arts-related major
- Academic excellence (GPA preference of 3.0 or above)
- Extracurricular involvement
- Commitment to and aptitude for a career in the arts
- Residence in the Carolinas
Application Process
- Access the Foundation for the Carolinas scholarship portal website
- Navigate to the Spirit Square Center for Arts and Education Scholarship
- Follow instructions and guidelines to apply
- Submit all required materials in advance of the deadline
- If selected as a finalist, participate in an in-person interview in Charlotte, NC
The Spirit Square Center in Charlotte, North Carolina is dedicated to celebrating the arts in the Charlotte community. It has merged with the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and hosts public movie screenings and concerts, as well as theatrical performances and art exhibitions.
