Scholarships
ACC Dance and Drama Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic merit, artistic promise, and need for financial assistance. Deadlines are December 5th for Spring Semester and May 1st for Fall Semester.
To apply, complete the Dance & Drama Scholarship Application here and return it, with all required attachments, to Mary Rincon, Rio Grande Campus, 1212 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78701.
Boyd Vance Scholarship for Dance and Drama
The Boyd Vance Scholarship is named in honor of the founder and director of ProArts Collective. One of Austin’s most acclaimed musical theater performers, Boyd Vance was also highly regarded for nurturing young performers and promoting African–American arts in Central Texas. ACC and ProArts Collective are pleased to offer this scholarship to continue Mr. Vance’s mission of developing the talents of young African–American performers.
Criteria:
- Dance or Drama major
- Must enroll in nine hours
- Drama majors must enroll in a minimum of 3–6 hours in drama coursework. Dance majors must enroll in 3–6 hours in dance coursework.
- Audition and interview with at least one member of the Dance and Drama Department faculty.
Terms of Scholarship:
- Scholarship award will be $1000 over two semesters. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic merit and artistic promise. Scholarship applies to tuition, fees, and books.
- Students must successfully complete a minimum of nine hours each semester with a 3.0 GPA while on scholarship.
To apply, complete the Boyd Vance Dance & Drama Scholarship Application here and return it, with all required attachments, to Mary Rincon, Rio Grande Campus, 1212 Rio Grande, Austin, TX 78701.