Heller Awards for Young Artists (College Scholarships)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Greater Austin area, Central Texas (33+ high schools across 6 counties)
Focus Areas: Musical theatre education for high school students
Eligibility: High school students from participating schools in Greater Austin area
Award Type: College scholarships for outstanding students in musical theatre
Background: The Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards were renamed the Heller Awards for Young Artists to honor the generosity and dedication of Mary Ann and Andrew Heller. The program celebrates excellence in musical theatre and provides financial support to exceptional students continuing their education in theatre.
What They Fund: College scholarships for high school musical theatre students
Contact Information:
- Website: thelongcenter.org
- Email: info@thelongcenter.org
- Phone: (512) 474-5664
- Address: 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704
Additional Resources: The Long Center also offers a College Audition Program (CAP) providing individualized consultation, specialized training, and practical preparation for college auditions, culminating in a group trip to Chicago's Unified Auditions.
What Greater Austin Performing Arts Center Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 223
- Total given
- $13.4M
- Median grant
- $54K
- Range
- $5,088–$282K
- By dollars: Texas >99%, Michigan <1%, Wyoming <1%. Top recipient cities: Austin, TX; Pflugerville, TX; Manor, TX.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Music education
- Arts
- Youth programs
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