SOAFI Scholarships

 

Scholarship Applications Open Nov. 9th 2026
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SUMMER INSTITUTES

Bonnie Perloff Fowler Summer Institute Ballet Scholarship
The Bonnie Perloff Fowler Summer Institute Ballet Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a ballet summer institute.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Communications Summer Institute Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Communications Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a summer institute studying communications, journalism, photojournalism, political science, or marketing.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Dance Summer Institute Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Dance Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a summer institute studying dance.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Fashion Summer Institute Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Fashion Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a summer institute studying fashion or fashion design.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis General Studies Summer Institute Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis General Studies Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a summer institute.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Music Studies Summer Institute Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Music Studies Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a summer institute studying music.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis STEM Summer Institute Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis STEM Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a summer institute studying science, technology, engineering, or math.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Theatre Summer Institute Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Theatre Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a summer institute studying theatre or performing arts.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Visual Arts and Digital Arts & Photography Summer Institute Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Visual Arts and Digital Arts & Photography Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a summer institute studying fine arts, animation, digital media, photography, visual arts, art, art history, or art education.

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Cristina Flanagan Summer Dance Program Scholarship
This $500 scholarship was established by the Flanagan family in memory of Cristina Flanagan.

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Hall Artist Summer Institute Scholarship
This $2,500 scholarship is a one-time award. The endowment was established by the Hall Art Foundation to support students who wish to attend a summer institute in the visual or performing arts. Two scholarships are available.

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The Leslie Hindman Exploration Travel Scholarship
The Leslie Hindman Exploration Travel Scholarship will award one scholarship to a student furthering their education in the arts and academics in a country outside of the United States. The scholarship will help cover expenses such as room, board, and other travel needs. Students must be from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

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Sue Cunningham Memorial Music Scholarship
This scholarship of up to $2,500 was established by Frank Serio in memory of his companion, Sue Cunningham, a renowned violinist and engineer.

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Wendell Simmons' Orchestra Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of a beloved teacher, the Wendell Simmons' Orchestra Scholarship Fund honors Wendell's belief in the importance of continued musical education. This scholarship is awarded to underclassmen who are continuing their musical education by attending a summer institute.

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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Alison Schwartz Memorial Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship endowment was established by the family of Alison Schwartz in memory of a beloved alumna. Alison was a 2008 Dreyfoos graduate who majored in communications with an emphasis in journalism. She was a compassionate, generous, witty person and would be honored that this scholarship will help other communications and journalism majors. It was made possible by an outpouring of donations from everyone who loved and admired Alison. Two scholarships are available.

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Audrey B. Halperin Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of a beloved supporter, this scholarship is awarded to a student who is continuing their educational journey and pursuing a degree in dance or music at an accredited college, conservatory, or university.

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Beverly A. and William E. Taubert Memorial Scholarship
Ms. Taubert was a retired educator who wanted to provide deserving students with college scholarships. She considered several local schools, but after meeting Dreyfoos social studies teacher Tom West and learning more about our school, she decided to leave her gift to the School of the Arts Foundation. Each year since 2013, the Taubert Scholarship has generated funds to provide scholarships for Dreyfoos students, with $40,000 to be distributed.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Communications Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Communications Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in communications, journalism, photojournalism, political science, or marketing.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Dance Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Dance Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in dance or a dance-related field.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Fashion Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Fashion Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in fashion, fashion design, or costume design.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis General Studies Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis General Studies Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree to further their education.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Music Studies Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Music Studies Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in music.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis STEM Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis STEM Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Theatre Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Theatre Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in theatre or performing arts.

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Cathy Kraut Lewis Visual Arts and Digital Arts & Photography Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Visual Arts and Digital Arts & Photography Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in fine arts, animation, digital media, photography, visual arts, art, art history, or art education.

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Duke Nelson Memorial Scholarship
This $2,500 endowment was established by the family and friends of Duke Nelson in memory of a beloved alumnus, Class of 2014. The scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and is pursuing a career in music, videography, and/or photography, in addition to demonstrating an innate passion for success outside of what is perceived as possible in their community.

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The Gail I. Hughes Scholarship
The Gail I. Hughes Scholarship will award one $2,500 scholarship to a student furthering their education in the arts or academics. Students must be graduating seniors from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

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Hall Artist Scholarship
The Hall Artist Scholarship provides up to $10,000 annually for four years to support students who wish to major in the visual or performing arts in college. The endowment was established by the Hall Art Foundation, and two scholarships are available. Each award will extend for the duration of the student's undergraduate education, with up to $10,000 disbursed each year for up to four years of the qualifying degree program, provided the student demonstrates sustained direction and achievement in their coursework.

The scholarships will be disbursed as “last dollar” scholarships and will be made available to each awardee to fulfill the gap in tuition remaining after all other financial assistance awarded by the college. If applicable, funds may also support other relevant student needs, provided the student can make an acceptable case for the use of the funds and supply related receipts. To renew the scholarship annually, the awardee must submit semester reports and copies of transcripts and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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Mama Christo Memorial Scholarship
This $3,000 scholarship was established in memory of Marsha Christo, who touched the lives of thousands of Palm Beach County high school students. Marsha taught a varied and in-depth Visual Arts curriculum for almost three decades. She began her career as one of the original teachers in Palm Beach County's School of the Arts magnet program.

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Mary & Jose Korneluk Memorial Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship was established by Olga Korneluk Middleton and her siblings, Javier and Jose, in memory of their parents.

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Matthew’s Green Heart Scholarship
The Matthew’s Green Heart Scholarship will award a scholarship to a graduating senior who has dealt with, or is currently dealing with, a chronic health issue or condition, excluding mental health or psychiatric issues, and will attend a college or university.

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Naomi and Ray Wess Scholarship in Nursing
This $30,000 scholarship, distributed over four years, was established by Renate and Alex Dreyfoos in honor of Naomi and Ray Wess. Naomi was a longtime nurse at local hospitals and was herself the recipient of a scholarship for nursing. Their hope is that this scholarship will provide a student with the financial support to complete a nursing degree and develop the same passion for the nursing profession that Naomi has demonstrated.

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Stodolak Family Scholarship
This $1,500 scholarship was established in honor of the years Peter dedicated to teaching Digital Arts & Photography at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

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Raimondi Family Scholarship
Established by Peter and Chris Raimondi, this prestigious scholarship provides financial support to graduating seniors from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. The scholarship offers recipients assistance in pursuing their higher education goals. This scholarship is open to students from all departments and is dedicated to empowering talented individuals to achieve their dreams of higher education and artistic or academic excellence.

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Three Sisters Scholarship
The Three Sisters Scholarship was established through the Three Sisters Endowment Fund, which was begun by Rochelle Oliver Chang and Andrew Chang. This $1,000 scholarship was started to honor the legacy of three sisters whose success is greatly owed to the School of the Arts, its resources, its influence, and its teachers. Following their graduation from the School of the Arts, the Oliver sisters, Tiffany '99, Rochelle '02, and Morgan '15, continued pursuing their artistic passions.

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The U.S. Polo Assn. Scholarship
The U.S. Polo Assn. Scholarship will award four $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Dreyfoos School of the Arts who plan to pursue studies in fashion, digital media/art, broadcast/film, and/or business.

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FACULTY SELECTED SCHOLARSHIPS

Generous individuals and organizations in the community have made donations to benefit deserving students at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
Below is a list of additional scholarships disbursed annually to Dreyfoos students and selected by faculty and school leadership.

Applications will open November 2026


Allison B Marks Memorial Scholarship
This $1,250 scholarship was established by her father, the late Steven Marks. Ms. Marks was an avid theatre arts supporter and participant. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving Theatre student who will be pursuing a degree in theatre. Selected by the Theatre Department.


Ansin Alumni Scholarship
The $1,000 Ansin Alumni Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has been active on class council and will continue involvement in promoting alumni activities. Selected by the Principal.

Artists of Palm Beach County Alvaro Rojas Memorial Summer Scholarship
The Artists of Palm Beach County Alvaro Rojas Memorial Summer Scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship to support an undergraduate summer program in the Visual Arts. Visual Arts students are eligible. Selected by the Visual Arts Department.


Artists of Palm Beach County Summer Scholarship
The Artists of Palm Beach County will award one $1,000 scholarship to support an undergraduate summer program in the Visual Arts. Visual Arts students are eligible. Selected by the Visual Arts Department.

Beverly Blanchette Annual Theatre Scholarship
This annual Theatre Department Scholarship ($500 or more with matching funds) is awarded to a graduating senior planning to become a theatre educator, or an outstanding student who plans to study acting and demonstrates financial need. Interested students may submit an essay describing their desire or need for consideration. The scholarship will be awarded by Beverly Blanchette, or her representative, at the annual Thespian Awards Banquet. Application qualifications include being a graduating senior, pursuing a degree in theatre education, and submitting an essay describing their desire or need for selection. Selected by the Theatre Department.


Boyd Family Foundation Scholarship
This $1,500 scholarship is given in honor of retired magnet coordinator and longtime Visual Arts teacher Jane Grandusky. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving Visual Arts student. Selected by the Visual Arts Department.


Bryna Prensky Visual Art Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded by former School of the Arts Foundation board member David Prensky in memory of his wife, visual artist Bryna Prensky, to a promising Visual Arts student. Selected by the Visual Arts Department.


Cathy Kraut Lewis Community Service Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to seniors who have given an extraordinary amount of volunteer service to our community and to our school. Selected by the Counseling Department.


Coach Larry Rapke Scholarship
Each year, two scholarships will be awarded to underclassmen: one in the amount of $750 and another in the amount of $500. These scholarships may be used to support participation in academic summer programs, summer programs in the student’s primary or another art area, or athletic summer programs in any sport. Application qualifications include being a student in 9th–11th grade from any Art Area, active participation on the DSOA Cross-Country and/or Track and Field teams, and demonstrated leadership in and dedication to the Cross-Country and/or Track and Field programs. Selected by the Athletic Department.


Constance Rudy Painting Award
Established in honor of former Painting teacher Connie Rudy. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Visual Arts senior who has exhibited artistic merit and financial need and will be pursuing painting or art education at the college level. Selected by the Visual Arts Department.


Dorothy L. Lappin Vocal Scholarship
This $1,500 scholarship is awarded by School of the Arts Foundation board member Dorothy Lappin to the top female soprano who will be a vocal major in college. Selected by the Vocal Department.


Dr. Howard Green Scholarship
This $1,500 scholarship is awarded by School of the Arts Foundation board member Howard Green to a graduating senior who is college-bound and has demonstrated financial need. Selected by the Principal.


Ed Blanchette Technical Theatre Scholarship
Established by two grateful parents in honor of Dreyfoos Technical Theatre teacher Edward Blanchette, who greatly influenced the paths of two of their children into technical theatre. This $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a college-bound senior who will be attending a BFA technical theatre program, including technical direction, set, costume, lighting or sound design, and stage management. Selected by the Technical Theatre Teacher.


Ellen Liman Summer Institute Scholarships
Established through the generosity of local artist and Foundation board member Ellen Liman, these scholarships support students pursuing summer programs in art and design, helping them further develop their artistic talents and skills. Selected by the Visual Arts and Digital Arts & Photography Departments.


Excellence in Theatrical Design College Scholarship
Established by Technical Theatre alumnus Alex M. Calle, this $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a college-bound senior attending a BFA technical theatre program and pursuing a degree in technical direction, set, costume, lighting or sound design. Selected by the Theatre Department.


Excellence in Theatrical Design Summer Scholarship
Established by Technical Theatre alumnus Alex M. Calle, this $2,000 scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a summer program in technical theatre, with a focus on technical direction, set, costume, lighting or sound design. Selected by the Theatre Department.


H. David Prensky Music Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in memory of former School of the Arts Foundation board member David Prensky to an outstanding Music student to continue music studies. Selected by the Music Department.


Heather Rose Memorial Scholarship
The Heather Rose Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of beloved colleague and English teacher at Dreyfoos, Heather Rose. This scholarship was made possible by donations from Richard Rose, in loving memory of his wife and her passion for teaching English at Dreyfoos. The $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior who demonstrates a passion for literature and exemplary dedication to English studies throughout their four years at Dreyfoos. Selected by the Principal.


Jackson W. Goss Scholar Award
Established in 2015 in honor of local philanthropist Jack Goss. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to college-bound seniors who are among the top 20 students of the class and demonstrate the qualities Mr. Goss admired most: discipline, responsibility, and dedication. Selected by the Counseling Department.


Jennifer Mercier-Conrad Memorial Scholarship
This annual scholarship supports students in Strings, Dance, and Theatre Costuming, with $500 awarded in each category. These funds are intended for summer programs. Interested students may submit an essay describing their desire or need for the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the respective department dean. Application qualifications include being a current underclassman student in Strings, Dance, or Theatre Costuming and submitting an essay describing their desire or need for selection. Selected by the Department Deans.


Kanu Aspiring and Striving Scholarship
Established by former teacher Theresa Kanu upon retiring from the Dreyfoos School of the Arts after teaching English here for 26 years. These $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students who have overcome a challenge or obstacle, have exhibited a deserving effort, and have supported the community through service. Selected by the Principal.


Lea Jefferson Community Service Scholarship
Established in memory of Lea Jefferson, a much-beloved teacher at Dreyfoos, this scholarship is awarded to a student who has shown excellence of character and community service. Selected by the Counseling Department.

Lisa Marie Conte Browne Visual Art Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded by former School of the Arts Foundation board member Lisa Marie Conte Browne to a promising Visual Arts student. Selected by the Visual Arts Department.


Marion Rosencrans Music Scholarship
Established by Marion Rosencrans, two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded: one to a violin major and one to an opera major who wishes to pursue a college or university degree in the performing arts in the area of violin or opera. Selected by the Music Department.

Michael Rubin and David Kamp Design Award
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated leadership and plans to pursue a college education in a design-related field, including but not limited to architecture, audio/visual design, bio-design, fashion, interior design, landscape design, theatre lighting or set construction.

New Wave Dreyfoos Student Residency at the Armory Art Center
New Wave is an artist residency founded by gallerist Sarah Gavlak in 2018 to support emerging and underrepresented artists and foster West Palm Beach's creative community. The selected Dreyfoos student resident will receive a $5,000 scholarship toward college tuition and a one-month studio residency at the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach. The residency will be scheduled between June 1 and July 31, 2027, based on the Armory Art Center's availability, and up to $1,000 of the scholarship may be used to purchase materials for the residency. The recipient must be a graduating senior, be 18 years old by June 1, 2027, and plan to pursue a degree at a four-year college, university, or conservatory program. Application opens: January 2027. Selected by the New Wave Committee.


Randy F. Sonntag Music Scholarship
This annual $5,000 Music Department Scholarship for brass instrument students was established by Randy F. Sonntag, the first Dean of the Music Department when the school opened in 1990. This scholarship provides two $1,000 Summer Institute awards for underclassmen pursuing advanced study on their brass instrument and one $3,000 award to a graduating senior who plans to continue their brass education at the collegiate level. Eligible students must be brass instrument students who demonstrate musical skill and potential that will benefit from continued study. Selected by the Music Department.

Renate Dreyfoos Summer Arts Institute Scholarship
Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to deserving students attending a summer arts institute in Visual Arts, Digital Media, Photography, Sculpture, or a related discipline. Selected by the Visual Arts and Digital Arts & Photography Departments.


Ricki Gail Conway Summer Dance Program Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Ricki Gail Conway to award scholarships to Dance underclassmen attending a Dance summer institute. Selected by the Dance Department.


Ricki Gail Conway College Dance Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Ricki Gail Conway to award scholarships to graduating Dance seniors attending a four-year university or conservatory to study Dance. Selected by the Dance Department.

Silpe Family Visual Art Scholarship
Established in honor of Linda Silpe's lifelong dedication to the Visual Arts. This $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a college-bound senior who demonstrates artistic merit and will be studying visual art at the college level. Selected by the Visual Arts Department.


Simon Benson Offit Theatre Summer Institute Scholarship
The Simon Benson Offit Theatre Summer Institute Scholarship provides a $2,500 scholarship to an underclassman attending a summer institute in theatre or performing arts. The recipient must be a Theatre student in 9th–11th grade attending an accredited summer program in theatre or performing arts for one or more weeks. Selected by the Theatre Department.

Simon Benson Offit Musical Theatre Scholarship
A $2,500 scholarship is awarded by School of the Arts Foundation Chairman Simon Benson Offit to a college-bound senior from the Theatre Department who will be pursuing a college degree in musical theatre. A second $2,500 scholarship is awarded to an underclassman attending a summer institute studying Theatre or Performing Arts. Selected by the Theatre Department.


Sylvia Greenberg Performing Arts Scholarship
Established by School of the Arts Foundation board member Sylvia Greenberg, two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students in dance, theatre or music. Selected by the Principal.


The Tami Lesser College Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship recognizes a graduating senior who demonstrates kindness, a strong work ethic, and exceptional character. Selected by the Counseling Department.


Thomas and Effie Tsaggaris Memorial Scholarship
This $3,000 scholarship was established by Mr. Lex Tsaggaris in memory of his parents, violinist Thomas Tsaggaris and his wife Effie, to assist a graduating senior continuing music studies at the college level. Selected by the Music-Strings Department.


Trevares "TJ" Thompson Theatre Scholarship
In loving memory of Trevares Thompson, Class of 1998 Theatre major, whose passion for the arts and vibrant spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Trevares passed away this February, but his love for theatre continues to inspire. The Trevares "TJ" Thompson Theatre Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Theatre senior who plans to continue their studies in theatre. This scholarship celebrates Trevares’s legacy by supporting young artists as they take the next step in their creative journeys. Selected by the Theatre Department.


For more information about scholarships, please contact the Foundation office 
at 561-805-6298 or via email.