The THEA Foundation is proud to be that entity in Arkansas who identifies through our excellent competition fifteen talented visual artists and fifteen performing artists then recognize their talent through hard work with scholarships, cash prizes and certificates. THEA awards 24 scholarships for a total of $60,000 a year.
Visual & Performing Scholarships
The top ten visual and top ten performing winners receive the following one-time scholarships annually:
1st Place $4,000
2nd Place $3,500
3rd Place $3,000
4th Place $2,500
5th Place $2,000
6th Place $2,000
7th Place $2,000
8th Place $2,000
9th Place $2,000
10th Place $2,000
Visual Arts competition - any medium, two and three dimensional.
Performing Arts competition - singing, dancing, acting
Film/Video Scholarships
New in 2010 THEA will be offering four $2,500 scholarships for students interested in film/video, through a statewide competition offered by AETN and Arkansas Film Commission.
Awards in the following categories:
Screenwriting $2,500
Directing $2,500
Cinematography $2,500
Editing $2,500
Eligibility
The THEA Scholarship program is inclusive. There are no:
Test Score Requirements
Grade Point Requirements
Major Requirements
(THEA Winners go on to study in the field of their choice.)
Who is eligible to compete for THEA Scholarships?
Arkansas High School Seniors from:
Public Schools
Private Schools
GED Students
Home School Students
How do I register for THEA’s 2010 scholarship competition?
Click Here for Visual Arts
Click Here for Performing