Scholorship Opportunities
Each year, generous donors who are committed to theatre arts education grant scholarships to outstanding students participating in the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards (GHSMTA). Scholarships are typically valued between $500-$5,000. The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications thoroughly and selects recipients based on the student’s interest as well as the criteria required for each scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
We offer two types of scholarships:
• Cash Scholarships: Available to Shuler students in grades 9-12, with priority given to graduating seniors.
• Performing Arts Internships/Opportunities: These experience-based scholarships may range from one week to several weeks in duration and are available to students in grades 9-12.
Scholarships will be announced during the live-streamed nomination announcements via GPB in mid-March.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR:
1. Student Involvement in Selection Process: Students will now select from a list of available scholarship opportunities they are interested in receiving. Having students part of the process ensures a successful and productive match between the student and donor.
2. Application Timeline: The official application can be found on the Acceptd platform and will open from January 12, 2026, to February 16, 2026. Students who wish to express interest and receive notifications or reminders when the application opens can complete the Scholarship Interest Form available here or at artsbridgega.org.
3. Expanded Eligibility: In line with our mission to provide impactful arts education, we are now opening these opportunities to all students seeking to enrich their training and lives through the arts, regardless of their college or career path.
PREPARING FOR SUBMISSION: Since the application period is only open for one month, we recommend students start preparing the following items in advance:
NOTE: No late applications will be accepted, so please plan accordingly.
• Teacher reference letters
• High school transcript (as current as possible)
• Personal essay (prompt): “How has arts education and your performing arts experiences impacted you, and how have they shaped who you are today in relation to your future goals?”
• Headshot
• Signed W-9 form (Blank W-9 Form)
• Theatre performance résumé
OTHER APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:
•Must attend a participating GHSMTA high school or registered homeschool organization. Must have participated as a cast or crew member in his/her high school’s qualifying GHSMTA musical.
•Must maintain a “B” average or above in all areas of academic study.
•Must actively participate in high school theater activities.
•Must attend the VIP reception prior to the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards - Shuler Awards® April 16th, 2026.
NOTE: Failure to attend the scholarship ceremony on April 17th, 2025 may result in a forfeit of the awarded scholarship.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
• The student scholarship application will open January 12, 2026, and close February 16, 2026.
• To apply, students should visit https://app.getacceptd.com/shulerawards, create an account and select the 2025-2026 Student Scholarship Application option from the ArtsBridge Foundation’s landing page.