Scholarships for Performing Artists

These 4 hand-curated scholarships are open to Performing Artists. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.

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Partial United States High school Closes in 6 days

The Music Center Spotlight Scholarship Program

The Music Center

Amount
$100-$5,000; more than $100,000 awarded annually
Deadline
Oct 12, 2026

Southern California high school performing artists in nine eligible counties who submit a compliant audition video.

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Varies United States Undergraduate

Berklee Merit-Based Scholarships

Berklee

Amount
Award amounts vary; undergraduate awards may be renewed for up to eight semesters, while a very limited number of Presid
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027

Entering Berklee undergraduate applicants who complete the applicable admission, transcript, audition, interview, and portfolio requirement…

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Partial United States High-school

Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Competition

National Endowment for the Arts and Mid Atlantic Arts

Amount
$20,000 national champion award; additional national and state prizes are available
Deadline
Mar 7, 2027

A student in grades 9–12 who competes through a school or organization registered with a participating state Poetry Out Loud coordinator.

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