Z Creativity Scholarship

$2,000
2 winners, $1,000 each
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Application Deadline
May 6, 2026
Winners Announced
Jun 6, 2026
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
Location:
Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, or Williamsburg, Virginia
Extracurriculars:
Participates in the arts

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.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published September 3, 2025
Essay Topic

How the arts have impacted you and what you hope to accomplish in school with your studies or activities. How do you plan to participate in the arts when you're in college? Outline why you feel you should be awarded this scholarship.


If you submitted via video, please write "Submitted via a video link". If you submit via written response, your submission should be 400-800 words.

5–800 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 6, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 6, 2026.