Wittenberg University offers renewable Fine Arts Scholarships up to $5,000 in the areas of art, dance, music and theatre. These scholarships are designed for students who hope to actively participate in one of these areas while at Wittenberg. While students may apply for more than one Fine Arts Scholarship, only one will be awarded. Participation in any or all of these areas is encouraged, regardless of which scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be accepted to Wittenberg and meet the guidelines of the award(s) for which they are applying. Please see details below.

Art Scholarships

Criteria: The Department of Art offers scholarships up to $5000 to new students who display exceptional artistic talent and promise. These scholarships are renewable annually to students who maintain at least an art minor and maintain good standing in the program.

Deadline: The application for admission must be submitted by Dec. 1. All portfolio submissions must be postmarked by Jan. 15.

Portfolio Guidelines: To be considered for an art scholarship, students must be accepted to the university and submit a portfolio of up to 20 recent works in a PowerPoint presentation format. For every digital image, clearly mark your name, the media used, the overall size of the piece and the year it was created. Please note we would prefer that the majority of work submitted represents a concentration in a particular media. Include only a few examples that demonstrate the breadth of your work. No other formats will be accepted.

Questions about the Department of Art? Contact Department Chair Professor Ed Charney at (800) 677-7558, ext. 6326 or echarney@wittenberg.edu.

Music Scholarships

Criteria: Several dozen scholarships are awarded each year, for orchestral and band instruments, piano, and voice. Auditions for these scholarships need to be completed by March 1. Scholarships are renewable annually.

Guidelines: An audition is required for these scholarships. Visit www.wittenberg.edu/music/audition to set up an audition.

Questions about the Department of Music? Contact Department Chair, Professor Corwin Georges at (800) 677-7558, extension 7342 or cgeorges@wittenberg.edu.

Theatre and Dance Scholarships

Criteria: The Department of Theatre and Dance offers scholarships to new students who display exceptional talent and promise in theatre or dance. These scholarships are renewable annually to students who actively participate in Wittenberg’s theatre or dance programs regardless of major or minor. An audition or interview, headshot/photo, resumé, letter of intent and letter of reference are required.

Deadline: An audition or interview must be completed by March 1.

Guidelines: Students wishing to apply for either a theatre or dance scholarship should contact Professor Corwin Georges, Chair of the Dept. of Theatre and Dance at (937) 327-7464 or cgeorges@wittenberg.edu. Dr. Georges will set up the audition or interview for the student. Applicants are to submit before or on the day of the audition/interview the following: a resume detailing their theatre or dance experience and education; a headshot/photo; a letter of reference from a theatre director, choreographer, or a theatre or dance instructor; and a letter of intent in which the student discusses how participating in theatre or dance at Wittenberg will help them achieve their academic, vocational, or personal goals. Materials may be mailed directly to:

Corwin Georges, Chairperson
Department of Theatre and Dance
Wittenberg University
P. O. Box 720
Springfield, OH 45501

Audition guidelines are available on the department’s Web site at www.wittenberg.edu/theatre or through the Office of Admission by calling (877) 206-0332.

Questions about the Department of Theatre and Dance?
Contact Department Chair Corwin Georges at (800) 677-7558, ext. 7464, or cgeorges@wittenberg.edu.