UCD Ad Astra Academy - Performing Arts Scholarships
Performing Arts Scholarships
UCD offers wonderful opportunities to young musicians and actors through the UCD Ad Astra Performing Arts Scholarship Programme. Applications are encouraged from top performing students who wish to continue to develop their artistic talents while at the same time pursuing a high quality academic experience. UCD does not require applicants to follow a performance related degree course and actively encourages applications from talented performing artists whatever degree they choose. We will award three elite drama scholarships; this initiative, developed in association with UCD Drama Studies will offer a unique opportunity for talented young actors.
The successful drama scholars will have the opportunity to work with a professional Director-in-Residence, to participate in high-quality drama productions and to develop their skills in a challenging environment dedicated to the pursuit of artistic excellence. UCD will award each scholar €1,500 to support these activities.
Applications - What you need to know...
For prospective UCD students - Candidates should apply for their chosen academic degree in the normal way through the CAO. There is no restriction on degrees chosen. For current UCD students - Students from all courses are eligible to apply.
Candidates should submit a separate application directly to the UCD Ad Astra Academy by 5.00pm on Wednesday 15th February 2012. Auditions will be held in late April/early May. Candidates will be chosen for audition on the basis of the information provided on the online application form. UCD anticipates that successful candidates will be given conditional offers by end-May.
The application form is available by selecting the relevant link below. Candidates should give as much information as possible about their musical or dramatic studies, past experiences and any information that might support the application for an audition. Applications should be returned to: UCD Ad Astra Academy Scholarships, Performing Groups, Richview, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4.
Download Drama Application Form (.pdf)
For more information please follow this link.
The audition process: Drama
The auditions will involve three elements:
- Two contrasting pieces of up to 3 minutes each (to be approved beforehand by UCD);
- A prepared improvisation on a theme given 5 minutes before performing;
- An interview.
Contact
For specific information on drama scholarships contact Dr. Eamonn Jordan (tel: 01-716-8936)
