Playwriting and Screenwriting

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Matching Playwriting and Screenwriting Colleges

New York University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $53,770 average out-state tuition; $53,770 average in-state tuition

Loyola Marymount University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $52,310 average out-state tuition; $52,310 average in-state tuition

Chapman University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $58,250 average out-state tuition; $58,250 average in-state tuition

University of Southern California

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,446 average out-state tuition; $60,446 average in-state tuition

New York Film Academy

Four or more years; Private for profit; $32,384 average out-state tuition; $32,384 average in-state tuition

Savannah College of Art and Design

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $38,340 average out-state tuition; $38,340 average in-state tuition

SUNY at Purchase College

Four or more years; Public; $16,980 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Playwriting and Screenwriting Majors

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

$34,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Beinecke Scholarship - Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

award

$34,000

deadline

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Description

The Beinecke Scholarship is open to juniors at Dartmouth College who plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences. You must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marian Islands and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. In addition,...

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Theatre Scholarship - Maryville College

Maryville College

Up to $26,000 March 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Theatre Scholarship is available to students majoring in theatre at Maryville College. You must have participated in at least two years of theatre productions to qualify for this renewable award. An audition is required for this award.

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Theatre Scholarship - Maryville College

Maryville College

award

Up to $26,000

deadline

March 01, 2025
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Description

The Theatre Scholarship is available to students majoring in theatre at Maryville College. You must have participated in at least two years of theatre productions to qualify for this renewable award. An audition is required for this award.

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Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation Endowed Student Support Fund for Diversity

University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts

Up to $25,000 May 05, 2025 See Details

Description

The Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation Endowed Student Support Fund for Diversity is open to students attending the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts who have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to Hispanic and African American/Black students.

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Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation Endowed Student Support Fund for Diversity

University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts

award

Up to $25,000

deadline

May 05, 2025
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Description

The Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation Endowed Student Support Fund for Diversity is open to students attending the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts who have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to Hispanic and African American/Black students.

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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

Up to $12,500 February 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides.

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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

award

Up to $12,500

deadline

February 15, 2025
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Description

The Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides.

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Grillo-Marxuach Family Fellowship

University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts

$10,000 May 05, 2025 See Details

Description

The Grillo-Marxuach Family Fellowship is open to Hispanic graduate students attending the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts-Division of Writing for Screen and Television. You must demonstrate financial need and be in good academic standing to be eligible for this award.

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Grillo-Marxuach Family Fellowship

University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts

award

$10,000

deadline

May 05, 2025
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Description

The Grillo-Marxuach Family Fellowship is open to Hispanic graduate students attending the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts-Division of Writing for Screen and Television. You must demonstrate financial need and be in good academic standing to be eligible for this award.

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Elevations Scholars at CU

University of Colorado Boulder

$8,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo...

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Elevations Scholars at CU

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$8,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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Description

The Elevations Scholars at CU is available to full-time students at the University of Colorado Boulder who are residents of Colorado, demonstrate significant financial need, and show strong academic merit. Selected recipients should be members in good standing of Elevations Credit Union and agree to volunteer each September with the Buffalo...

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Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

$7,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship is open to incoming full-time freshmen at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. You must be a Colorado resident and demonstrate financial need, a strong academic record and evidence of personal integrity and good citizenship to be considered for this award.

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Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship

University of Colorado Boulder

award

$7,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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Description

The Marjorie Skiff Rose Scholarship is open to incoming full-time freshmen at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. You must be a Colorado resident and demonstrate financial need, a strong academic record and evidence of personal integrity and good citizenship to be considered for this award.

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Dave Spooner Memorial Scholarship

Mount Hood Community College

$6,563 March 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Dave Spooner Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Mount Hood Community College. You must have completed at least one term in visual and performing arts studies to be eligible for this award.

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Dave Spooner Memorial Scholarship

Mount Hood Community College

award

$6,563

deadline

March 31, 2025
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Description

The Dave Spooner Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Mount Hood Community College. You must have completed at least one term in visual and performing arts studies to be eligible for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

award

$5,000

deadline

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Description

The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship - University of Evansville

University of Evansville

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in art, music or theatre at the University of Evansville. Your selection for this renewable award will be based on your high school record. Please contact the department to schedule an audition or portfolio presentation.

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Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship - University of Evansville

University of Evansville

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in art, music or theatre at the University of Evansville. Your selection for this renewable award will be based on your high school record. Please contact the department to schedule an audition or portfolio presentation.

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