Scholarship Applications Open Nov. 11th, 2024
Apply Here Nov. 11th, 2024 - Feb. 23rd, 2025
SUMMER INSTITUTES
Cristina Flanagan Summer Dance Program Scholarship
This $500 scholarship was established by the Flanagan family in memory of Cristina Flanagan.
Application qualifications:
- Dance major in grades 10 -12
- Has encountered challenging circumstances
- Attending summer dance program for 4 or more weeks
Hall Artist Summer Institute Scholarship
$2,500 one-time award scholarship. The endowment was established by the Hall Art Foundation to support students of color. Two scholarships are available.
Application qualifications:
- Rising Sophomore or junior student of color
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education in visual or performing arts
- Demonstrates financial need
- Note from the art area teacher who can best speak to your artistic practice, character, and potential for growth and success.
Sue Cunningham Memorial Music Scholarship
Up to $2,500 scholarship established by Frank Serio in memory of his companion, Sue Cunningham, a renowned violinist and engineer.
Application qualifications:
- Music student in 9th - 11th grade
- Studying violin at a summer program
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.
Application qualifications:
- Dance student in 9th - 11th grade.
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education in Ballet.
- Attending summer program for 1-4 or more weeks.
Cathy Kraut Lewis Music Studies Summer Institute Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Music Studies Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a Music studies summer institute.
Application qualifications:
- Music student in 9th - 11th grade.
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education in Music.
- Attending summer program for 1-4 or more weeks.
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.
Application qualifications:
- Communications student in 9th - 11th grade.
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education in Communications, Journalism, Photojournalism, Political Science or Marketing.
- Attending summer program for 1-4 or more weeks.
Cathy Kraut Lewis Visual & Digital Media Summer Institute Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Visual & Digital Media Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a summer institute studying Fine Arts, Animation, Digital Media, Visual Arts, Art, Art History, and Art Education.
Application qualifications:
- Visual or Digital Media student in 9th - 11th grade.
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education in Fine Arts, Animation, Digital Media, Visual Arts, Art, Art History, and Art Education.
- Attending summer program for 1-4 or more weeks.
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/fashion design.
Application qualifications:
- student in 9th - 11th grade.
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education in fashion/fashion design.
- Attending summer program for 1-4 or more weeks.
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.
Application qualifications:
- Theatre student in 9th - 11th grade.
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education in Theatre or Performing Arts.
- Attending summer program for 1-4 or more weeks.
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.
Application qualifications:
- Any student in 9th - 11th grade.
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
- Attending summer program for 1-4 or more weeks.
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.
Application qualifications:
- Any student in 9th - 11th grade.
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education.
- Attending summer program for 1-4 or more weeks.
Wendell Simmons' Orchestra Scholarship Fund
Established in memory of a beloved teacher. Wendell knew the importance of lessons. This scholarship is to be awarded to underclassmen students who are continuing their musical education by either attending a summer institute or continuing their musical lessons during the summer.
Application qualifications:
- Music student in 9th - 11th grade.
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education in Music
- Attending summer program for 1-4 or more weeks.
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 funds will help fund expenses such as room, board, and other travel needs. Students must be from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
Application qualifications:
- Underclassmen
- Pursuing an international summer program at a college, university, or conservatory program
Ricki Gail Conway Summer Dance Program Scholarship
This $500 scholarship was established by Ricki Gail Conway to award scholarships to two underclassmen attending a Dance summer institute.
Application qualifications:
- Dance major in grade 9th - 11th
- Attending summer dance program for 4 or more weeks
Simon Benson Offit Theatre Summer Institute Scholarship
The Simon Benson Offit Theatre Summer Institute Scholarship will award scholarships to underclassmen attending a summer institute studying Theatre or Performing Arts.
Application qualifications:
- Theatre student in 9th - 11th grade.
- Accepted to an accredited summer program pursuing further education in Theatre or Performing Arts.
- Attending summer program for 1-4 or more weeks.
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:
- 9th–11th grade students from all Art Areas are eligible.
- Active participation on the DSOA Cross-Country and/or Track and Field teams.
- Demonstrated leadership in and dedication to the Cross-Country and/or Track and Field programs.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Alison Schwartz Memorial Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship endowment was established by the family of Alison Schwartz in memory of a beloved alumni. 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 communication/journalism majors. It was made possible by an outpouring of donations from everyone who loved and admired Alison. Two scholarships are available.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating communications senior
- Pursuing a degree in journalism or a related field:
- One at University of Florida
- One at another university or college
The Honorable Ann Brown Piano Studies Scholarship
This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a major or minor degree in piano studies.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a major or minor degree in piano studies
Audrey B. Halperin Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of a beloved supporter. This scholarship is to be awarded to those students who are continuing their educational journey and pursuing a degree in dance or music at an accredited college, conservatory, or university.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree in dance or music
Beverly A. and William E. Taubert Memorial Scholarship
Ms. Taubert was a retired educator who wanted to provide deserving students with college scholarships. Ms. Taubert took several local schools under consideration but after meeting Dreyfoos social studies teacher Tom West who told her about our school she decided to leave her gift to the School of the Arts Foundation. Each year since 2013, the Taubert Scholarship will grow and generate funds to provide scholarships for Dreyfoos students - $40,000 to be distributed.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior demonstrating financial need in all departments pursuing an academic education
Duke Nelson Memorial Scholarship
This endowment was established by the family and friends of Duke Nelson in memory of a beloved alumni, class of '14. This $2,500 scholarship is to be awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and is pursuing a career in music, videography, and/or photography, in addition to an innate passion for success outside of what is perceived as possible in their community.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Music, videography or photography degree-seeking student
- Demonstrates financial need
Eileen Kleinert Memorial Scholarship
This $500 award was created by Eileen's beloved husband, Eric Kleinert, and daughter, Brandi Kleinert Larsen, a Communications alumna, and honors the memory of Eileen Kleinert for her love of children and for her years of volunteering at the School of the Arts.
Application qualifications:
- College-bound Communication Arts student
- Demonstrates a dedication to community service
Elayne and Marvin Mordes Scholarship
This $1,200 scholarship was established by local art collectors Elayne and Marvin Mordes through donations received at Whitespace - their private collection. Two scholarships are available.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior pursuing visual or digital arts in college
- Clear artist statement
Hall Artist Scholarship
Up to $10,000 scholarship to be awarded. The endowment was established by the Hall Art Foundation to support students of color. Two scholarships are available. Each award will extend for the duration of the students' undergraduate education, with up to $10,000 to be disbursed every year (up to 4 years) of the qualifying degree program, provided the student can demonstrate 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 above all other financial assistance already awarded by the college, and, if applicable, to support other relevant needs of the student provided the student can make an acceptable case for the use of the funds and supply related receipts. In order for the scholarship to renew annually, the awardee must submit semester reports, copies of transcripts and achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior of color
- Pursuing a degree in the visual or performing arts at an accredited 4-year college, university or conservatory
- Demonstrates financial need
Mama Christo Memorial Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is 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 3 decades. She began her career as one of the original teachers in Palm Beach County's School of the Arts magnet program.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior majoring in art after high school
- Visual Art student whose work exhibits a vibrant ethnic voice in terms of color, design, and/or imagery
Naomi and Ray Wess Scholarship in Nursing
This one $30,000 scholarship over 4 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 a 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 have the same passion for the nursing occupation as Naomi has had.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Demonstrates financial need
- Pursuing a nursing degree at Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, or Palm Beach State College
Peter Stodolak Photography Scholarship
This $1,500 scholarship is established in honor of the years Peter dedicated to teaching Digital Media at the Dreyfoos School Arts.
Application qualifications:
- Majoring in Photography in college
- Demonstrates financial need
Raimondi Family Photography Scholarship
Established by the Raimondi Family to extend up to a $5,000 tuition payment towards college tuition.
Application qualifications:
- Preference to a graduating senior pursuing photography at Massachusetts College of Art
- Second, consideration extended to any graduating senior pursuing Fine Arts at Massachusetts College of Art
- Lastly, considering graduating senior pursuing Photography or Fine Arts at any college or conservatory
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.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior woman of color in all art departments
- Pursuing an arts degree in college or at a conservatory
- A lifelong passion for the arts and a deep desire to give back
Cathy Kraut Lewis Fashion Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Fashion Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in fashion and fashion design.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree in fashion, fashion design
Cathy Kraut Lewis Music Studies Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Music Studies Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in Music studies.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree in Music
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.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Photojournalism, Political Science, or Marketing.
Cathy Kraut Lewis Dance Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis CDance Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in Dance or a Dance related field.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree in Dance or a Dance related field.
Cathy Kraut Lewis Visual & Digital Media Scholarship
The Cathy Kraut Lewis Visual & Digital Media Scholarship will award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in Fine Arts, Animation, Digital Media, Visual Arts, Art, Art History, and Art Education.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree in Fine Arts, Animation, Digital Media, Visual Arts, Art, Art History, and Art Education.
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.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree in Theatre or Performing Arts.
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.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
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.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree to further their education.
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 dealing with, a chronic health issue/condition, excluding mental health/psychiatric issues, that will attend a college or university.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Dealing with a chronic health issue/condition
The US Polo Association Scholarship
The US POLO ASSN Scholarship will award two $5,000 Scholarships. Students must be graduating seniors from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree at a 4-year college, university, or conservatory program
The Gail I. Hughes Scholarship
The Gail Hughes Galli 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.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing a degree at a 4-year college, university, or conservatory program
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 funds will help fund expenses such as room, board, and other travel needs. Students must be from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
Application qualifications:
- Underclassmen and Graduating seniors
- Pursuing a summer program or a degree at a 4-year college, university, or conservatory program
Mary & Jose Korneluk Memorial Scholarship
This $1,00 scholarship was established by Olga Korneluk Middleton and her siblings Javier and Jose in memory of their parents.
Application qualifications:
- Graduating senior of Hispanic descent
- Attending a four-year college or university
- Have a minimum 3.5 GPA
For more information about scholarships, please contact the Foundation office
at 561-805-6298 or via email.
