# Anita F. Boorda Scholarship for the Performing Arts

> Up to $2,500 from Community Foundation of St. Joseph County. Deadline Feb 15, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/anita-f-boorda-scholarship-for-the-performing-arts
- Provider: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $2,500, renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Feb 15, 2027
- Official page: https://cfsjc.org/anita-f-boorda-scholarship-for-the-performing-arts/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Anita F. Boorda Scholarship for the Performing Arts, provided by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, supports high school seniors intending to study the performing arts. To qualify, applicants must live in specific counties, which include St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko, Fulton, Pulaski, Starke, or LaPorte in Indiana, or Berrien or Cass in Michigan. Students must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited, tax-exempt college or university to pursue a degree in performing arts, music, theatre, dance, or production. The selection committee gives preference to candidates who participated in the performing arts during high school. This renewable award provides up to $2,500. To apply, students must complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application, which also screens for other foundation opportunities. The application does not require a separate state financial aid form or FAFSA, though students should check general college requirements. The completed application is due February 15.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: IN, MI
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college
- Must be a resident of St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko, Fulton, Pulaski, Starke, or LaPorte Counties in Indiana, or Berrien or Cass Counties in Michigan. Must plan to pursue a full-time degree in Performing Arts, Music, Theatre, Dance, or Production at an accredited tax-exempt college or university. Preference is given to students active in the performing arts during high school.

## How to apply

Complete and submit the online CFSJC Scholarship Application, which opens in December, by the February deadline.

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