Z Creativity Scholarship
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.
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.
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The application deadline is May 6, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 6, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 6, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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