Arts and Communication Department Scholarships

Music Scholarships

Dr. Burt H. Perinchief Scholarship in Choral Music

Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
Must be a former graduate of a Seminole County high school, a current Seminole Country resident and enrolled at Seminole State as a full-time student in the Choral Music A.A. Degree Program or have been accepted for the next term as a full-time student in the program
Must complete a standard choral audition, as defined by the Arts and Communication Department
Must provide a letter of recommendation from your high school choral instructor, indicating your level of ability

Performance Instrumental

Must be currently enrolled at Seminole State as a full- or part-time student
Must have a desire to participate in any of Seminole State's performing music ensembles
Must make an audition appointment and be prepared to present two contrasting musical pieces on your primary instrument (accompanist provided by request only)

Performance Choral

Must be currently enrolled at Seminole State as a full- or part-time student
Must have a desire to participate in any of Seminole State's performing music ensembles
Must make an audition appointment and be prepared to present two contrasting vocal musical pieces (accompanist provided by request only)

Pre-Music A.A. (Choral)

Must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, as well as a 3.0 GPA or higher in music
Must be currently enrolled at Seminole State as a full- or part-time student
Must have a desire to participate in any of Seminole State's performing music ensembles
Must make an audition appointment and be prepared to present two contrasting vocal musical pieces (accompanist provided by request only)

Pre-Music A.A. Major (Instrumental)

Must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, as well as a 3.0 GPA or higher in music
Must be currently enrolled at Seminole State as a full- or part-time student
Must have a desire to participate in any of Seminole State's performing music ensembles
Must make an audition appointment and be prepared to present two contrasting musical pieces on your primary instrument (accompanist provided by request only)

Acting/Musical Major

Must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, as well a 3.0 GPA or higher in theatre
Must be currently enrolled at Seminole State as a full- or part-time student
Must make an audition appointment and be prepared to present a one to two-minute monologue to the theatre faculty

Technical Design/Stage Manager

Must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5, as well as a 3.0 GPA or higher in theatre
Must submit a portfolio for review or a discussion of your technical background and/or experience
Must have an interview with the theatre faculty

Altrusa/Matthew Art Scholarship

Must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0
Must be currently enrolled at Seminole State as a full- or part-time student
Must be an Arts and Communication student or a first-year student planning to study art
Must provide a portfolio that demonstrates your excellence in art

Gloria DiMasi Endowed Art Scholarship