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Funding the Arts

Fine Arts Scholarships

Enabling aspiring artists to pursue their dreams at the collegiate level through life-changing funding for graduating high school seniors, with over $3 million in scholarships awarded since the program’s inception.

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Program impact

$477K in scholarships awarded
82 scholarships awarded
$2.9M+ awarded since the program began

Arts Funding

More Than a Scholarship

For many recipients, this isn’t just a scholarship — it’s the key that unlocks their dream of earning a degree in the fine arts. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Pavilion Partners, fundraisers and supporters, local students are empowered to hone their craft, chase their artistic goals and shine on stages, in studios and far beyond.

We are looking for the next generation of dancers, musicians, vocalists, actors and artists. Could it be you?

Scholarships are offered in these categories:

Graduating High School Senior - High school seniors pursuing a major in a fine arts discipline in dance, instrumental music, musical theatre, theatre arts, visual art or vocal music at a college, university, institute or conservatory. Deadline January 9th.

Renewal Awards - Past Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship recipients who are continuing their undergraduate fine arts studies may renew their awards, based on eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

An applicant must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior.
  • Major in a fine arts discipline at a college or university or focus on their fine arts discipline at an institute, conservatory or other similar higher education school of the arts.
  • Reside or attend school within the following school district attendance zones: Aldine ISD, Conroe ISD, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston ISD, Humble ISD, Klein ISD, Magnolia ISD, Montgomery ISD, New Caney ISD, Richards ISD, Splendora ISD, Spring ISD, Tomball ISD and Willis ISD.
  • Applicants must attend a public school, a Texas Education Agency (TEA) accredited charter school or TEA accredited online school. Applicants who attend TEA accredited online schools operated by school districts not listed are eligible only if they reside within the above school district boundaries.
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Meet the 2026 Scholarship Recipients

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Meet the 2026 Scholarship Recipients

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