Trollwood Performing Arts School Scholarships

Concordia College and Trollwood Performing Arts School have partnered to create a clear pathway for students who participate in Trollwood’s summer programs to continue their artistic and academic journey at Concordia.

Through this partnership, eligible students can earn scholarships that recognize their work at Trollwood while opening doors to additional opportunities at Concordia. Additionally, students who receive a Trollwood scholarship will automatically advance past the preliminary round of Concordia’s competitive music scholarship process and, upon completion of a live audition, can be considered for the prestigious Christiansen Award (valued at $26,500 per year*).

Trollwood Merit Scholarships — $5,000 per year

Music

• One vocal scholarship will be awarded to a rising high school senior performing in the Trollwood Mainstage Musical.
• One instrumental scholarship will be awarded to a rising high school senior performing in the Trollwood orchestra. 

Theatre

• One acting scholarship will be awarded to a rising high school senior performing in the Mainstage Musical or Trollwood Players.
• One technical scholarship will be awarded to a rising high school senior participating in the Mainstage Musical or Trollwood Players crew. 

Trollwood Choice Scholarships — $2,000 per year

In addition to merit-based awards, Trollwood or Concordia instructors may nominate students for the Trollwood Choice Award, which guarantees a minimum of $2,000 per year, based on their involvement, growth, and potential. Students must apply (and audition/interview) for a Concordia music or theatre scholarship.

Eligibility

To be considered for these scholarships, Trollwood participants must:

• Meet the criteria listed above
• Schedule a visit with Concordia admission staff
• Apply and be accepted for admission to Concordia College for Fall 2027
• Complete a music or theatre scholarship application by Feb. 1

Recipients do not need to major in music or theatre art to receive the awards, though participation requirements apply while attending Concordia. Vocal scholarship recipients must participate in a Concordia major vocal ensemble and take private lessons, instrumental students must perform in a Concordia band or orchestra and take private lessons, and theatre scholarship recipients must participate in at least one Concordia production each year.

Looking Ahead: Internship Opportunities

Plans are underway to offer a paid summer internship at Trollwood Performing Arts School for Concordia students. Additional details will be shared as the program develops.

The pilot year of the Concordia College-Trollwood Performing Arts School partnership is for first-year students entering Concordia in Fall 2027; details may evolve in future years.

^{*The Christiansen Award replaces all other Concordia scholarships due to its high value.}