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Performing Arts Scholarship Opportunities

Drury University is offering a scholarship audition program, the Drury Distinguished Performing Arts Competition*.

Drury is pleased to offer $30,000 scholarships to qualified high school seniors in the areas of vocal music, instrumental music, theatre performance, and technical theatre. 

Choose from the following dates:

Thursday, November 5, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026

If you are not interested in auditioning, significant awards are available for participants in our music ensembles. At the beginning of the semester, students may complete an individual chair/placement audition to be considered for an activity grant.

*Only individuals who participate in the Performing Arts Competition, on the listed day, in-person, are eligible. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found at the bottom of this page.

Performing Arts Activity Grant Scholarship – $1,000-$5,000*

How Can I Participate?

  • Students can participate in music and/or theatre, and receive an activity grant. Students are not required to be a music / theatre major or minor to participate.
  • If you competed for our Drury Distinguished Performance Award event day, you do not need to complete this form.

*High school seniors only.

Please click the registration button below if you are interested.

Click Here to Register

Performing Arts Scholarship Opportunities

Drury University is offering a scholarship audition program, the Drury Distinguished Performing Arts Award*.

Drury is pleased to offer $30,000 scholarships to qualified high school seniors in the areas of vocal music, instrumental music, theatre performance, and technical theatre. 

Choose from the following dates:

Thursday, November 5, 2026
Friday, November 6, 2026

If you are not interested in auditioning, significant awards are available for participants in our music ensembles. At the beginning of the semester, students may complete an individual chair/placement audition to be considered for an activity grant.

*Only individuals who participate in the Performing Arts event, on the listed day, in-person, are eligible. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found at the bottom of this page.

Performing Arts Activity Grant Scholarship – $1,000-$5,000*

How Can I Participate?

  • Students can participate in music and/or theatre, and receive an activity grant. Students are not required to be a music / theatre major or minor to participate.
  • If you competed for our Drury Distinguished Performance Award event day, you do not need to complete this form.

*High school seniors only.

Please click the registration button below if you are interested.

Click Here to Register

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the attire for the day?

We request that students wear business attire and dress to impress. We also don’t want your attire to be a hindrance to your audition in any way. If you wear a t-shirt and jeans, you will feel out of place, but there is no need for formal dresses or a tux.

I am from out of town. Where are the best hotels/lodging?

Please visit this page.

Will a meal be provided/should I pack a lunch?

Depending on your audition time, we will provide a lunch for all auditionees and their guests. On the registration page we will collect any allergies or dietary requests.

Who should I contact if I have questions about my audition?

Please contact your admission counselor with any questions about the event or audition process.

When will I be notified of the results?

You will be notified of the results within two weeks of your audition. If you are a scholarship recipient, we kindly request that you let us know as soon as possible about your ultimate decision on attending Drury in order to accept this award.

Will my award stack with other scholarships?

Our Drury Distinguished Performance Award of $30,000 will replace all other scholarships.

Students who are not competing for the Drury Distinguished Performance Award but want to participate in an ensemble or theatre can still earn activity awards, and those awards are stackable with other Drury scholarships.

Students who are participating in more than one ensemble may be eligible for additional activity awards.

Do I have to be a Performing Arts Major to receive awards?

No! We encourage participation from all majors.

If I choose not to participate in future years, do I keep my award?

No, at the time you do not want to participate any longer, you will forfeit the scholarship.

Is my scholarship renewable?

Yes, music awards are renewable up to 5-years with Satisfactory Academic Progress.

For more information, please contact:

Music
Professor Troy Peterson
tpeterson01@drury.edu
 
Theatre
Mick Sokol
msokol@drury.edu