The Empire State Arts Scholarship, in partnership with programs such as the New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA), has been instrumental in enhancing the creative abilities of New York State’s most talented young artists. 

 

To apply, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a full-time, permanent resident of New York State (NYS)
  • Receive education in NYS
  • Currently be in 6 th -12 th grade
  • Demonstrate economic need.

 

Purchase College Summer Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts offers 15,  in-person programs  designed to ignite your passion in acting, creative writing, filmmaking, songwriting, voice, performing arts, and visual arts in intensive enrichment experiences, with experienced educators and teaching artists.

  • Young Vocalists (grade 6 - 8)
  • Young Writers (grades 6 - 8)
  • Young Artists (grades 6 - 9)
  • Young Filmmakers (grades 6 - 8)
  • Visual Arts Institute (grades10 -12)
  • Acting Intensive I (grades 9 - 12)
  • Acting Intensive II (grades 9-12)
  • Filmmaking Institute (grades 9 - 12)
  • Songwriting & Intro to Music Production (grades 9 - 12)
  • Journalism & Intro to Multi Media Production (grades 9-12)
  • Vocal Intensive (grades 9 - 12)
  • Writing for Film (grades 9 - 12)
  • Acting on Camera (grades 9 - 12)
  • Graphic Design (grades 9 - 12)
  • Creative Writing (grades 9 - 12)

 

Submit this form to identify your program and inform us of your intent to apply for the Empire State Arts Scholarship Program.

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