If you are interested in applying to the Theatre Arts Division, you are encouraged to do so regardless of your financial status. We urge all talented and passionate theatre students with need to apply for financial assistance. Each year a large number of our students receive significant scholarships or financial aid. Do not miss out on this extraordinary opportunity due to financial restraints.
NHSI Financial Aid Application
The National High School Institute utilizes the FACTS Financial Aid Application. Awards are made by the NHSI Financial Aid Committee on the basis of financial need. If you wish to apply for a scholarship or financial assistance, you should notate so in the Financial Aid section of the Admissions Application. Then, you will receive an email with next steps regarding the FACTS Financial Aid Application. Please note, FACTS requires a separate $30 application fee as well as copies of your family’s 2017 tax return and 2018 W2’s.
FACTS Application Deadlines
The deadline to complete your FACTS Financial Aid Application follows Admissions Deadlines:
Early Admission Financial Aid Application Deadline – Friday, January 18, 2019
Regular Admission Financial Aid Application Deadline – Friday, March 22, 2019
Scholarships for International Students
International students with financial need may qualify for specialized scholarship opportunities. If you are applying to the NHSI Theatre Arts Division as an international student please notate your interest in the Financial Aid section of the Admissions Application and you will receive an email with more information regarding scholarships.
Outside Funding
We also encourage applicants to look into outside scholarship and Financial Aid options. Students may inquire with their school about Activities Funds, talk with the PTA, or local service clubs such as Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, or AAUW. As well, past students have successfully run Go Fund Me and Kickstarter campaigns.
In 2016 an NHSI student was awarded a scholarship from the Anthony Quinn Foundation. Applications for the 2019 Anthony Quinn Foundation scholarship are TBA.
In 2018 an NHSI student was awarded a scholarship from the American Theatre Wing’s Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative. 2019 applications will open in October and are due in January 2019. There is no fee to apply.
