Are you interested in applying for an NDSU Theatre Arts Scholarship? We allow both in-person and virtual scholarship auditions for all interested students.

How to Apply

  1. Apply to North Dakota State University.
  2. Schedule an audition or interview by contacting Associate Professor Tiffany Fier at tiffany.fier@ndsu.edu. Auditions may be scheduled in-person or over Zoom depending on the prospective student's preference.
  3. Fill out our online scholarship application form.
  4. A self-tape OR in-person audition is also required for those interested in Musical Theatre or Performance.

    Prospective Musical Theatre students must prepare the following:

    • A one-minute song cutting from a recognized musical
    • A contrasting one-minute monologue

    Prospective Performance students must prepare the following:

    • Two contrasting one-minute monologues

    Prospective Design/Tech students must send:

    • Images of their most recent work
  5. And finally, students will need to submt the following via email to Associate Professor Tiffany Fier:
    • An unofficial copy of your High School Transcript
    • A resume
    • At least one letter of recommendation

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is April 15th, 2026.

Factors determining the awarding of the scholarships:
• Financial need
• Talent/potential
• Seriousness of intent
• Scholastic record

IMPORTANT: All theatre scholarships are contingent on your acceptance into North Dakota State University.
Good luck and we hope to see you soon!