How to Apply
Application Requirements Vary by Program
Scholarship applications open January, 2025
In-Residency applications open late November, 2024
Please see the following requirements before applying:
In-Residency Requirements
- All students applying for NYSSSA's in-residency program must attend school in New York State.
- Students must currently be in grades 8-12.
- Each discipline has specific portfolio or audition requirements. It is recommended to go to their individual pages so students are fully prepared to apply.
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Empire State Summer Arts Scholarship Requirements
- All students applying for the Empire State Summer Arts Scholarship MUST be full time permanent residents of New York State. No exceptions will be made.
- Students MUST CURRENTLY be in grades 5-12.
- The selected summer arts program must be New York State-based.
Arts programs can specialize in music, theatre, dance, creative writing, ballet, fine arts, design, and more.
It is highly recommended that students submit an application after they’ve selected and been accepted to a summer arts program. Upon completion of the application form, the student and their parent/guardian will receive an email communication from our office. This email communication will contain instructions on how to submit financial information and detailed information regarding the arts program you are applying to/attending.
Individual grants will range on a sliding scale between 10%-90% depending on financial need and program tuition. Financial need is assessed using your most recent NYS Tax Return. If more applications are received than available funding, scholarships will be awarded based on the most financial need.
Please be sure to include a valid email and contact number on your application as we will be following up to request more financial information.
Questions about applying? Email us at nysssa@nysed.gov
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Empire State Summer Arts Scholarship
