Arts Scholarship Applicants
Students who have a passion for cinema, creative writing, dance, music, studio art, or theatre are encouraged to submit supplementary materials for scholarship consideration.
Arts Scholarships
Denison’s merit-based arts scholarships, awarded to talented first-year students, range from $5,000 to half tuition and are renewable for all four years. (Recipients are encouraged but not required to major or minor in the arts.)
Who should submit an arts supplement?
The optional arts supplement is for students who have devoted a significant amount of time and energy to one or more art forms (cinema, creative writing, dance, music, studio art, or theatre) and who wish to document their special talent(s) as part of their application. All applicants who submit an arts supplement will automatically be considered for a merit-based arts scholarship.
How do I apply for an arts scholarship?
Students who have a passion for the arts should submit their strongest materials by their application deadline.
Musicians are encouraged to audition in person (on campus). If you are from outside the region and can’t come to campus, you may audition virtually and/or submit a video recording as an arts supplement instead. Please visit the music department page to sign up for an in-person or virtual audition and to see the specific audition guidelines for your instrument
Please review the specific requirements for each discipline in the drop-downs below. Although no more than one scholarship will be awarded, you may submit materials in as many areas as you wish. Candidates with talents in music theatre, in particular, are encouraged to submit both music and theatre supplements.
How do I submit my arts supplement?
- Submit your application for admission to Denison through the Common Application or Coalition Application.
- After you have submitted your application to Denison, you will be sent a link via email providing you access to the Denison applicant portal.
- Once you have access to the Denison applicant portal, look for the arts supplement section below the applicant and financial aid checklists.
- Select “submit arts supplement” and follow the instructions provided to upload your arts supplement materials.
- Review the deadlines and specific requirements for each discipline listed below.
Contact the Office of Admission and Financial Aid with any questions.
Deadlines
Arts supplement materials must be submitted by the following deadlines:
- Early Decision 1: November 15
- Early Decision 2: January 15
- Regular Decision: January 15
Arts Supplement Requirements
How are arts supplements evaluated?
Arts supplements are evaluated by faculty members in the appropriate department. We consider both the supplement and the evaluation as part of our holistic review process.
