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OPAS College Performing Arts Scholarship

OCONEE PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY INC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 30, 2026

22 days left

Grant Type

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Overview

OPAS College Performing Arts Scholarship

Overview: The Oconee Performing Arts Society offers college performing arts scholarships to support talented students pursuing higher education in the performing arts.

Geographic Scope: Greene County and surrounding areas in Georgia

Eligibility:

  • High school seniors pursuing performing arts degrees

  • Current college students in any year of study pursuing performing arts degrees

  • Students demonstrating exceptional talent and commitment in music, theater, dance, or related performing arts disciplines

  • As of 2023, scholarship expanded to support students beyond freshman year

  • Exception: Merit scholarship available to well-rounded students not pursuing performing arts majors (demonstrated by Jewell Morrison, first non-performing arts major recipient in 2025-2026)

    • Focus Areas:

  • Music Performance

  • Music Education

  • Vocal Performance

  • Opera and Voice Performance

  • Theater/BFA Theatre

  • Dance

  • Related performing arts disciplines

    • Evaluation Criteria:

  • Artistic achievements

  • Academic performance

  • Personal statement outlining passion for the arts and future goals

  • Community involvement and service

    • Scholarship Types:

  • First Year OPAS Performing Arts Scholarship (new college freshmen)

  • OPAS Continuing College Performing Arts Scholarship (current college students)

  • OPAS Continuing Performing Arts Scholarship

  • OPAS Merit Scholarship (exceptional service and academic achievement)

  • Named scholarships (e.g., OPAS Carolyn Fears Memorial Scholarship)

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 706-467-6000

  • Email: info@opas.org

  • Address: Oconee Performing Arts Society, 4980-A Carey Station Road, Greensboro, GA 30642

  • Website: opas.org

    • Background: OPAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to making performing arts accessible to all students. Scholarships are made possible through generous community donors and sponsors including Bo Fears, Kathy and Steve Whitcomb, Laura and Jeffrey Shulman, and others.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Deadline: April 30 (annual)

    Application Portal: https://www.opas.org/performing-arts-scholarship

    Required Materials:

  • Personal statement outlining passion for the arts and future goals

  • Academic performance records

  • Artistic achievements documentation

  • Evidence of community involvement (if applicable)

    • Application Steps:
    1. Visit the OPAS website scholarship portal
    2. Complete the application form
    3. Submit personal statement
    4. Provide academic and artistic credentials
    5. Submit by April 30 deadline

    Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed submission requirements can be found on the application portal at https://www.opas.org/performing-arts-scholarship

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