Talent Scholarships
Muhlenberg offers talent scholarships in art, dance, film, music, and theatre — even for students planning to major in another discipline.
These scholarships are offered to arts majors and non-majors on the basis of an audition or portfolio review. Students may apply for no more than two disciplines. The scholarships range from $1,000-$2,000 total per year and are renewable for all four years at Muhlenberg, based on academic performance, good campus standing, and continued participation in the arts.
While the final deadline for all auditions or portfolio submissions is March 1, please plan to audition or submit a portfolio no later than your chosen application cycle’s application deadline. This ensures that your scholarship offer can be reflected in your initial financial aid offer.
Application Deadlines
| Admissions Plan | Application Deadline | Receive Your Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 1 | Mid-December |
| Early Action | December 1 | By February 1 |
| Early Decision II | February 1 | Mid-February |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | Mid-March |
Specifics About Each Scholarship
Students interested in pursuing the visual arts (as a major or outside their major) should plan to submit approximately 15-20 images in digital form via attachment or as a link to a website via this form.
Please send your submission or any questions to Emily Orzech at emilyorzech@muhlenberg.edu.
To qualify for a Dance Talent Scholarship, a prospective student must have a completed application on file with the Office of Admissions and must submit an audition. You may complete an on-campus audition by attending our Dance Spotlight Day or submit a virtual audition.
For additional information, contact dance professor Noel Price-Bracey at noelprice-bracey@muhlenberg.edu or 484-664-3129, or email the department at theatredance@muhlenberg.edu
Students interested in applying for a film talent scholarship should provide a selection of their best work. Submissions should contain about 10 minutes of material and should specify if a student worked with others on the project, and if so, what role the student completed (editor, director, etc.)
If a student is submitting information regarding screenplays, aim for a maximum of about 20 pages, showcasing as wide a range as possible.
It is best to submit video links from Vimeo or YouTube, but files can also be submitted. Screenplays can be sent as file attachments. Work should be submitted via this form.
For additional information or to submit your portfolio contact film studies faculty Paul McEwan at paulmcewan@muhlenberg.edu or Amy Corbin at amycorbin@muhlenberg.edu.
To qualify for a Music Talent Scholarship, a prospective student must have a completed application on file with the Office of Admissions and must submit an audition. You may schedule an on-campus audition or submit a virtual audition.
For additional information, contact Heather Rogers at heatherrogers@muhlenberg.edu or 484-664-3363.
To qualify for a theatre talent scholarship, a prospective student must have a completed application on file with the Office of Admissions and must submit an scholarship audition or interview/portfolio review. You may complete an on-campus audition by attending a Theatre Spotlight Day or submit a virtual audition.
For additional information, contact theatredance@muhlenberg.edu or 484-664-3335.
