Provided by Irene Ryan Foundation
The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships provide recognition, honor, and financial assistance to outstanding student performers wishing to pursue further education. The Irene Ryan Foundation awards sixteen regional and two national scholarships annually. One nominee and partner from every region will be invited to the national festival and the nominee will receive a $500 scholarship. The runner-up in each region will receive a $500 scholarship, but will not attend the national festival to audition for the national scholarship.
Award amount
$500
Number of awards
18 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be a bona fide student during the festival year
Undergraduate student registered for at least six semester or equivalent quarter hours
Graduate student registered for at least three semester or equivalent quarter hours
Continuing part-time student enrolled in a regular degree or certificate program
Nominees and their partners need not be students at the same institution
Confirm eligibility
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Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
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Important
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