Opportunity for Schools: The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts Launches Rising Star Scholarship Programme in Ireland
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The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA)
Deadline: 31 May 2025
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts (NYCDA) is thrilled to announce its Rising Star Scholarship Programme, designed to recognise outstanding Irish secondary school students’ performances. This initiative aims to discover and nurture exceptional theatrical talent, offering aspiring performers the opportunity to study at one of America’s premier dramatic arts institutions.
Programme Highlights
- Open to Irish secondary school drama productions and student-made short films
- Scholarships available for NYCDA’s 2-year Degree programme or 4-week Summer Intensive
- Opportunity to study at NYCDA’s renowned institution in New York City
- Access to industry-leading faculty and state-of-the-art facilities
How to Apply
Irish secondary schools are invited to nominate their drama productions or students can submit their short films for consideration.
Interested parties should contact: Email: recruitment@theatredor.com or international@nycda.edu
Online nomination form: apply.nycda.edu/register/RisingStarNomination
About the Rising Star Scholarship Program
The Rising Star Scholarship Program has been a cornerstone of NYCDA’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent for over a decade. By expanding to Ireland and the UK, NYCDA aims to provide more opportunities for international students to access world-class dramatic arts education. Richard Omar, President of NYCDA, stated, “We are excited to bring the Rising Star Scholarship Program to Ireland. This expansion reflects our commitment to discovering and fostering global talent in the performing arts. We look forward to welcoming Irish students to our NYCDA family”
Scholarship Details
• Multiple scholarships available
• Awards range from partial to full tuition coverage
• Eligibility: Irish residents aged 17-25 with exceptional talent in acting, musical theatre, or theatre performance
Application deadline: May 31, 2025