Donna Reed Performing Arts Scholarships
Theatre scholarship guide
Applications are currently closed. The most recent deadline on record is May 30, 2025. Check the sponsor website for the next application cycle.
Scholarship details
- Funder
- Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts
- Study level
- High School (grades 10–12)
- Scholarship type
- Iowa
- Deadline
- (Closed)
- Typical award size
- Varies (merit awards)
- Website
- Learn more
Eligibility criteria
Iowa high school students (grades 10–12) qualifying for post-secondary education and pursuing performing arts education/careers. Longstanding competition tradition often culminating in Scholarship Concert performances.
Application steps
- Monitor donnareed.org for any renewed competition announcement.
- If active, register and prepare audition repertoire.
- Compete per foundation rules.
- Confirm current-year deadline before applying—site has lagged.
Required materials
- Competition/application materials
- Audition performance as required
Overview
Each year, the Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts grants scholarship merit awards to Iowa high school students (grades 10-12) who qualify for post-secondary education and desire to pursue an education or a career in the performing arts. The Foundation continues its long tradition of recognition programs for excellence including a history of national and regional competitions, many culminating in Scholarship Concert performances before judges and live audiences.
Past recipients
Iowa student winners historically featured in Scholarship Concerts
