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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*

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*

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

For more information, please contact:

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

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