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Research has more than proven how important involvement in the arts is to the development of the youth of this country. Student success at any age depends on self-confidence and belief that one can accomplish their dreams.

It is most important that students receive rewards for their concentration and hard work. Athletes receive constant positive reinforcement for their hard work and accomplishments. It seems logical that students working hard in arts related activities to become the best they can be deserve recognition for their hard work. This confidence comes from within and translates across every aspect of the student’s life including success in school. Thea’s arts competitions are designed to help students to believe in themselves. More importantly there are no test score or grade point requirements making the competition open to everyone and students do not have to major in the arts in college.

Since 2002 Thea’s Scholarship fund donors and Education Partners have awarded 169 Arkansas Seniors over $1.6 million dollars in scholarships. Seventy-five percent of Thea winners attend college in Arkansas.

Requirements

Who May Apply
Entrants must be currently completing 12th grade in Arkansas. Public, private and home school students as well as those who have completed the GED are included.

Grade Point and Test Score Requirements
Grade point average and test scores do not factor into consideration for a scholarship and need not be disclosed.

Number of Scholarship Competitions Entered
Students may enter only one (1) Thea competition their senior year.

Major Requirement
Scholarships will be awarded to the students institutions of choice, regardless of planned major. The student need not be majoring in an arts related field to receive and utilize the scholarship. Violation of the declaration of student work as authentic will result in forfeiture of the scholarship application.

Colleges Accepting Thea Scholarships
All accredited colleges, universities and institutes accept Thea Scholarships

Scholarship Awards
All Thea scholarships are one year scholarships. Half of the scholarship amount is applied to each semester of the freshman year.

Release of Scholarship Funds
Scholarship checks are sent directly to the educational institution of the student’s choice when proof of full-time registration is received at the Thea offices and the funds are applied to the student’s account. Half of the scholarship will be applied to the student’s account each semester of the freshman year. Should the student not attend after registration and before classes begin the scholarship funds will be returned to Thea. Students must register for full-time classes at an accredited educational institution on or before the second fall term after the scholarship is awarded.