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The Ryan Acting Scholarship, offered by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, provides $500 to U.S. undergraduate or graduate students involved in acting or performing arts. Applications are open until December 31, 2026.
12.31.26
171 days left
$500
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5
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Apr 23, 2026
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171 days left
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College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Graduate student
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Education, Visual and Performing Arts
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
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Applications for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship are open until December 31, 2026. Students can self-nominate or be nominated by their theatre department.
Amount: $500
Payout: Not stated on the listing
The Ryan Acting Scholarship supports U.S. undergraduate and graduate students in acting or performing arts with a $500 award. Apply by December 31, 2026.
Information last verified Apr 23, 2026.
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