Coladarci and Ehlers Arts Scholarships
Theatre scholarship guide
Applications are currently closed. The most recent deadline on record is March 13, 2026. Check the sponsor website for the next application cycle.
Scholarship details
- Funder
- Morris Arts (Morris County, NJ)
- Study level
- High School
- Scholarship type
- Morris County, NJ
- Opens
- Deadline
- (Closed)
- Typical award size
- Elaine Ehlers $5,000; Eugenie Coladarci $1,500
- Website
- Learn more
Eligibility criteria
Graduating Morris County, NJ high school seniors (public/private/parochial) with artistic excellence in dance, drama, visual arts, or music who plan post-secondary study at an accredited institution or acknowledged arts program. One application considers both awards. Children of Morris Arts trustees/staff/panelists ineligible.
Application steps
- Complete Morris Arts online application with essay responses and work-sample links.
- Have two teachers email recommendations to Morris Arts by deadline.
- Optionally submit post-deadline updates (awards/acceptances) before panel decision date.
- Await selection.
Required materials
- Online application with essays
- Labeled work-sample links
- Two teacher recommendation letters
Overview
Are you are graduating Morris County senior who excels in the arts? Morris Arts is offering the Elaine Ehlers ($5,000) and Eugenie Coladarci ($1,500) Arts Scholarships to recognize graduating high school seniors who has exhibited artistic excellence in dance, drama, visual arts or music. Applications will be accepted from high school seniors graduating in June 2023 who are currently attending public, private, or parochial school in New Jersey. Applicants must be Morris County residents who plan to pursue post-secondary studies at an accredited institution or acknowledged arts school or fine arts program, and who have demonstrated artistic excellence. Your completed application automatically qualifies you for consideration for either scholarship. Children of Morris Arts trustees, staff and panelists are not eligible.
Past recipients
Announced annually by Morris Arts / Morris County
