<p>For voice/theatre majors, look into local theatre or performing groups, many of which give scholarship money to students who submit applications/interviews/auditions. D has received another $1000 from 1, $750 from another and $500 from a third.She still has a few more pending. It was worth her time to fill out the apps and go in to answer a few questions and sing something. As another soprano, albeit a mezzo, she is grateful to receive whatever she gets.
Another good place to look is local law firms. Around here, there are several large firms which have varying requirements but which award amounts from $500 to $8K. Now, performance majors can’t usually commit to internships between the junior and senior years of college, which may leave out those bigger awards, but money can be found in some unusual places. Keep looking!</p>