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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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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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

$20,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

award

$20,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes College

Rhodes College

Up to $12,500 February 15, 2026 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, 2026
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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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STEM Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award.

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STEM Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
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Description

The STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award.

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For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace.

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For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
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Description

The For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace.

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St. Olaf College Theater Scholarship

St. Olaf College

$7,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The St. Olaf College Theater Scholarship is available to entering first-year students at Saint Olaf College. You must be majoring in theater to be eligible for this award.

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St. Olaf College Theater Scholarship

St. Olaf College

award

$7,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The St. Olaf College Theater Scholarship is available to entering first-year students at Saint Olaf College. You must be majoring in theater 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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