Scholarships ranging from partial to full coverage of tuition and fees are awarded based on talent and academic achievement. Students demonstrating financial need may apply for additional support through the college's Office of Financial Aid and the Chipola Foundation.

All applicants are required to interview with the Director of Fine and Performing Arts and submit a portfolio showcasing their own work.

Personal Information

First and Last Name:

Please select the scholarship that you would like to apply for.

Cell Phone Number:

Email Address
Please enter an email address you check regularly. Important updates about auditions and next steps will be sent to this address.

Education Background

High School Name:

High School Graduation Year
Please indicate your high school graduation year or expected graduation date.

Additional information

Have you applied for any type of Financial Aid?

Financial Aid Application
Please indicate the type(s) of financial aid you have applied for or plan to apply for (e.g., scholarships, grants, federal aid, state aid, etc.).

Are you employed now/ will you need to work at Chipola College?

Will your employer be flexible with your schedule for performances?

Other Groups or Activities
Please list any other music groups, ensembles, or extracurricular activities you are currently involved in (e.g., school band, choir, community orchestra, theater, etc.).

Awards or Honors
Please list any awards, honors, or notable recognitions you have received related to the scholarship you are applying for (e.g., competition wins, scholarships, performance honors, etc.).

Music Background

Primary Instrument or Voice Part

Years of Study
How many years have you studied your primary instrument or voice part (private lessons, school instruction, or other formal training)?

Recommending Teacher's Name
Please provide the full name of the teacher who is recommending you or has guided your musical development.

(Private instructor, school music teacher, or ensemble director)

Audition Repertoire
Please list the selections you plan to perform at your audition. Be sure to include the title and composer for each piece. Applicants must provide their own accompaniment if required.

Show Choir

Please select your voice part:

How many years of experience?

Why Do You Want to Be in the Chipola Show Choir?

Show Choir Experience
Please list any previous experience you have in stage performances. Include group names, roles or voice parts, choreography experience, and competitions.

Commitment Acknowledgment

Participation in the Chipola Show Choir requires a commitment to both the fall and spring semesters. 
Are you able to commit to participating for the full academic year if accepted?

Vocal Audition Selection
Please list the vocal selection you plan to perform at your audition. Include the title and composer. Applicants must provide their own accompaniment.

Theater 

Please select your voice part:

Previous Performance Experience
Please list any previous experience in acting, dancing, or singing. Include any roles, productions, performances, training, or classes you’ve participated in (e.g., school plays, dance recitals, choir concerts, private lessons, etc.).

Please provide a brief statement about your professional goals in theatre. Share what you hope to achieve through your training and in your future career—whether in performance, directing, technical theatre, education, or another area.

Technical Production

Please describe any design or technical experience you have in theatre, including work in community or school productions. This may include lighting, sound, set design, costumes, stage management, props, or backstage crew work.

Please check any specific skills or areas of interest you have that could support theatrical or production work. Examples include (but are not limited to): 

Please write a brief statement describing your professional goals in theatre. Share what you hope to pursue—whether it's acting, directing, design, stage management, technical work, education, or another area—and how you envision your future in the field.

Visual Arts

How many years have you studied visual art, either through school, private instruction, or self-directed learning?

Please provide the full name of your current or most recent art teacher.
If you’ve had more than one, feel free to list additional names.

What are your areas of interest within your art background? Please list any specific mediums, styles, or disciplines you enjoy working with (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, photography, ceramics, graphic design, etc.).

Have you received any art awards or participated in any art showcases, exhibitions, or competitions?

Please list any art showcases, exhibitions, or competitions you have participated in.
If applicable, note any awards or recognitions received.  

Please write a brief statement outlining your career goals and the commitment you have to pursuing a degree in Art.