Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship Auditions

Incoming students: are you talented in music, theater, English, art, or a foreign language? High school seniors or transfer students who will begin at RU in the fall of 2023 may be eligible for university talent and interest scholarships. Submit your information or schedule your audition today. Most auditions, portfolio submissions, and/or interviews must be completed by Feb., 2023, check the specific scholarship for more details.

To find out more about scholarship criteria, or schedule an audition/interview time, please contact the faculty member below in the area of your interest/talent:

Music (vocal performance) Deadline- February 14th, 2023
Contact Dr. Timothy McDonald, at 816-501-4077 or e-mail timothy.mcdonald@rockhurst.edu

Theater (performance) - Freshman Only - Deadline- February 14th, 2023
Contact Matthew Schmidli, M.F.A, at 816-501-3466 or e-mail matthew.schmidli@rockhurst.edu

Art - Deadline- February 14th, 2023
Contact Dr. Timothy McDonald, at 816-501-4077 or e-mail timothy.mcdonald@rockhurst.edu

Foreign Language - Deadline- March 1st, 2023
Contact Dr. Leslie Merced at leslie.merced@rockhurst.edu 

English Lakas Award - Deadline- February 18th, 2023
Contact Dr. Dan Martin at dan.martin@rockhurst.edu