Performing Arts Scholarships
You may qualify for a Saint Mary’s Performing Arts Scholarship in Dance, Music or Theatre.
Performing Arts Scholarships
Apply for a $5,000 per year (for up to four years) scholarship available to select incoming ‘26-’27 first-year students (and now available to transfer students, too!) who major or minor in Theatre, Dance or Music and have demonstrated artistic excellence. Only one Performing Arts scholarship can be awarded per person, although we encourage you to apply to up to all three programs' scholarships (Dance, Music, and Theatre). The application can be found HERE. Scholarship applications are now open.
Application Deadline
Scholarship applications open in October 2026, for the 2027-28 academic year. We will accept applications through December 1, 2026, or until all slots are filled. All scholarship applicants must first complete their application to Saint Mary's College and then apply to the scholarship by Dec. 1. Decisions will go out by mid-February.
Auditions Dates
Scholarship auditions for Dance, Music and Theatre are expected to be held both virtually and in-person January 16, 2027, though in-person auditions are recommended. Please look at your respective program to see specific details about audition dates.
- Applicants who are skilled in more than one discipline are welcome to audition for more than one program. Note that a separate audition is required for each scholarship type.
- Also, please note that only one Performing Arts scholarship will be awarded per student. Students may receive a Dance, Music, or Theatre scholarship, but give yourself the best shot by applying for all three, if you'd like.
Audition Requirements
Dance Program Scholarship Audition Requirements
- In-Person and Virtual Audition Details
- How to Prepare for the Audition: Solo Choreography
- Interview with Faculty
Music Program Scholarship Audition Requirements
- How to Prepare for the Audition: Instrumentalists
- How to Prepare for the Audition: Vocalists
- Interview with Faculty
Theatre Program Scholarship Audition Requirements
- How to prepare for your audition: (for Actors, Directors and Playwrights)
- How to prepare your presentation: (for Technicians, Designers and Stage Managers)
- Interview with Faculty
Scholarship applications are currently open! After applying to the college on the Common App, apply for the scholarship HERE BEFORE Dec. 1, 2026!
APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE SCHOLARSHIP RESULTS BY mid-February.