Applicants for admission with a demonstrated talent for and interest in the fine or performing arts (art, theatre and music) are encouraged to apply for the Drew Scholarship in the Arts. Students awarded the Scholarship in the Arts receive an annual award of $1,500 ($6,000 over four years). This award is in addition to any academic merit awards received. While Scholarship in the Arts recipients are not required to major in an arts field, they are expected to participate in the fine or performing arts throughout their college career.
Students must be in good academic standing, enrolled in 12 or more credits each semester, and continue to be an active participant in the Arts in order to remain eligible for this scholarship.
Submitting Your Examples of Work
When you apply you’ll be asked to select a concentration. Based on that selection, you should attach a portfolio with appropriate examples of your work as outlined below.
Visual Arts
- 10 Images representing the best of your body of work.
Music
- Vocal and Instrumental: Two contrasting performances. At least one selection should be classical, but both may be classical as long as they are contrasting in style and historical era. The second selection may be from Broadway or Jazz repertoire. Pop music is discouraged.
- Jazz: Two performances that also show the ability for improvisation.
Theatre
- Acting: Two contrasting monologues. Please no live performances.
- Dance: Recording of applicant where they are featured and clearly noted if a live performance. A recorded studio performance is acceptable.
- Play Writing: One script.
- Design: Images showcasing final designs and/or drawings/by plans of designs by the applicant.