Creativity is a beautiful skill and trait that should be fostered in each and every child and young adult.

However, our world often encourages students to turn away from the arts and instead focus on other extracurricular and academic pursuits. Whether a student is interested in a creative career or simply a creative hobby, they should be encouraged to stick with their passions and become the best they can be.

This scholarship aims to honor the spirit of creativity and artistic excellence at the heart of the mission of Zeiders American Dream Theater.

Any high school senior in Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, or Williamsburg, Virginia, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they plan to attend a college, university, technical school, or other post-secondary training and if they will continue to participate in the arts during higher education (not necessarily as a major).

To apply, submit a 400-800 words essay or a one-to-two minute video telling us how the arts have impacted you, what you hope to accomplish in school, how you plan to participate in the arts when you’re in college, and why you feel you should be awarded this scholarship. If you submit a video response, write “Submitted via a video link” in the essay box.

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Deadline: May 6, 2026