These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.
Optional audition and portfolio for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.
Monologues
Scholarship Performance Option
•Bullet: Submit one 1–3 minute monologue video
Additional Materials
Essay (Required)
•Bullet: Submit a one-page essay describing how the scholarship would support your theatrical skills and education
Creative Sample (Playwriting Applicants)
•Bullet: Submit a 5–10 page writing sample in the form of a play
Resume (Technical Theatre Applicants)
•Bullet: Submit a one-page resume describing your experience
•Bullet: Applicants must first be admitted to Sweet Briar College
•Bullet: Use the Theatre Scholarship form for the published Fall 2026 opportunity
Transfer Pathway
TRANSFER PATHWAY
• Virginia community-college graduates with a transfer-oriented degree and at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA receive guaranteed admission
• A qualifying transfer degree waives the Leadership Core, allowing students to begin remaining BA Performing Arts requirements
•Bullet: Performance, playwriting, or technical-theatre materials are for the optional Theatre Scholarship, not admission to the BA Performing Arts major
Scholarship Info
•Bullet: $1,500 award renewable for four years
•Bullet: Students of any major may apply to all three performing-arts areas but may accept only one award
•Bullet: The current scholarship form is for Fall 2026 and requires college admission first
