CETA Scholarships

CETA remains committed to supporting the growth of theatre education by providing critical scholarship funds for students and professional development assistance for teachers. From high school seniors to college professionals, we believe in rewarding excellence at every level. These awards are sustained by the generosity of our donors and board members, whose contributions determine our annual reach. Discover how CETA can help fund your next act.

Empowering Your Artistic Journey.

Available Scholarships

Click on the “+” below to find out more information about each of CETA’s Historic Scholarships.

High School Senior Scholarships

  • The BIPOC Youth Scholarship seeks to support applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in the theatre industry, such as those who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color in the state of CA. MORE INFO

  • High school seniors specializing in acting in the state of CA may submit a video audition for college scholarship money. MORE INFO

  • Item descriptionHigh school seniors specializing in theatre design and/or technical theatre in the state of CA may submit a narrated digital portfolio for college scholarship money. MORE INFO

  • The scholarship is given to a high school senior from southern California who plans to major or minor in theatre in their post-secondary education with the goal of becoming a theatre educator. MORE INFO

  • This scholarship is for a high school senior in the state of CA who plans a career in theatre education. MORE INFO

  • This scholarship is for a high school senior in the state of CA who plans to pursue a degree in Theatre with an emphasis in costume design. MORE INFO

  • In partnership with the Drama Teachers of Southern California (DTASC), this scholarship has been created for an outstanding student participant of the CETA High School Theatre Festival and DTASC Festivals. MORE INFO

Festival Participation Scholarships

  • This scholarship funds 50% of festival adjudication registration fee for teacher applying for their school. MORE INFO

  • This scholarship helps to defray the costs (i.e. travel, food) of participating in Stand up for Arts in Education Day. MORE INFO

  • This scholarship funds 50% of festival registration fee for teacher applying for their school. MORE INFO

Scholarships for College Students

  • This scholarship is offered to a community college student who is transferring to a theatre program at an institution of higher learning. MORE INFO

  • This scholarship is for CETA’s annual conference registration and goes to a college senior whose goal is to teach theatre. MORE INFO

Previous Scholarship Recipients

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Donations

Help Us Fund the Future.

Your support is the backbone of our scholarship program. Every dollar donated helps us provide resources that allow students and teachers to thrive in the theatre arts. To make a tax-deductible contribution, please make your check payable to CETA and specify the scholarship of your choice. Together, we can ensure every student has a chance to step into the spotlight.

Send your deductible contribution to California Educational Theatre Association:
2210 W. Sunset Blvd, #224
Los Angeles, CA 90026