The Folsom Concert Association awards Performing Arts Scholarships to university and college-bound high school seniors seeking a career path in the performing arts. This includes vocal or instrumental performance, theatre and/or film acting, production in theatre, film, or music, the business of theatre, dance, or becoming an educator in any of these areas.
Applications for our 2026 Performing Arts Scholarship Program have been reviewed and awards have been made. Stay tuned for future program information.
Qualifications
The following are the Folsom Concert Association’s Performing Arts Scholarship Program qualifications.
- Accepted for enrollment at an accredited junior college, college, or university in one of the following:
- Music
- Voice
- Instrumental
- Theatre
- Acting
- Theatre Tech (lighting, audio, set design, stage management, costuming)
- Directing
- Film/Television/Radio
- Acting
- Video Production and Editing
- Directing
- Sound Engineering, Recording and Reinforcement
- Dance
- Educator (in any of the above areas)
- Music
- Currently involved in high school/regional music (IE band, choir) or performing arts (dance, theatre), or video/film production.
- Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, which must be shown on official transcript.
- Must be a currently enrolled high school student in one of the following high school districts:
- Black Oak Mine Unified School District
- El Dorado Union High School District
- Folsom Cordova Unified School District
- Rocklin Unified School District
- Roseville Joint Union High School District
- San Juan Unified School District
- All High Schools within Sacramento County
- *Or live within the school boundaries of the listed schools and go to a different WASC accredited high school.
- Alternatively, a 12th-grade student living within the enrollment boundaries of the schools listed above must be enrolled in one of the following:
- A WASC Accredited public or private school
- A Home School program affiliated with a WASC Accredited High School
Application
In addition to the online scholarship application, the following are additional required application materials. They must be uploaded to a Google Drive or Dropbox and the link provided in the online scholarship application.
- Essay: One to two-page essay responding to the following question: “What is the impact you would like to make on society with your work in the performing arts?”
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation specifically tailored to “why” the candidate should be selected.
- Transcript: Current high school transcript, including GPA and coursework.
- Headshot: A high-definition headshot will be used for publication if awarded a scholarship. A selfie is not acceptable as a headshot. We suggest a plain, solid color background.
- Demo Samples: Your demo samples should illustrate your talent in music or other performing arts. You may include up to two one-minute videos and a single one-minute audio example of your work.
Questions
If you have any questions, email FCA.SCHOLARSHIPS@gmail.com
Past Scholarship Recipients
Together, we have provided around $96,000 in college scholarships to 32 high school seniors pursuing the arts! We are paving the path for future leaders and changemakers. Learn more about the recipients.