Performing Arts Non-Major Scholarships
The Department of Performing Arts recognizes that some students who demonstrate exceptional ability in music, performance, theatre, or entertainment technology may be choosing to pursue a career in another field. To encourage these students to continue pursuit of their art at the collegiate level, the department awards several $1,000 scholarships to non-majors each year. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years of full-time status.
Students who receive a non-major scholarship must participate in a music ensemble, theatrical production, or radio practicum each semester (which of these activities is required depends on the area under which the scholarship was applied for). Re-applying for the scholarship each year is not required as long as there is satisfactory completion of the participation requirement.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form.
- Audition/interview with a representative of the Performing Arts Department. This may be done in person during a Performing Arts Visit Day, at a regional event attended by HU, or via video submission. Audition/interview requirements vary depending on your area of intended participation:
- If you are planning to participate in a music ensemble (e.g. choir, symphonic band), you must perform one song.
- If you are planning a theatre/film performance emphasis, you must perform one monologue.
- If you are planning a theatre/entertainment technology emphasis, submit a short portfolio (e.g. PowerPoint) containing images, videos, descriptions, or other examples of your tech work.
Audition Tips
- BE PREPARED! Choose a song, monologue, or portfolio materials that best showcase your voice, instrument, character, or tech work. Rehearse until you are comfortable with your material, and memorize your piece if at all possible.
- If you have selected a lengthly piece, shortern your selection to include just the best section--maybe only a single chorus and verse. Monologue auditions should be no longer than 2 minutes; music auditions should be no longer than 4 minutes.
- All singers and instrumentalists must have some kind of accompanied music, either printed or recorded. An accompanist will be present at the audition. If you select a song that needs an accompanist, you will need to provide printed music for the accompanist to use during your audition. Your printed music must be in the appropriate key; the accompanist will not transpose for you. Vocalists may NOT sing along with a recording that has a melody line.
Video Auditions
- While in-person auditions are strongly encouraged, we recognize that this may not be an option for everyone. Therefore, video auditions may be submitted.
- Files should be shared with music@huntington.edu via WeTransfer or a YouTube link. Please DO NOT attempt to send video files as an e-mail attachment.
The deadline for application for the 2025-26 academic year is April 30, 2025. Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis beginning in January 2025, but all applications submitted prior to the deadline will be given consideration. If a scholarship is awarded, an award letter will be sent to the student, typically within 3-4 weeks of receipt of all application materials, but no later than May 15, 2025.
Questions should be directed to Ryan Long, Performing Arts Department Chair, at rlong@huntington.edu or (260) 359-4257.
