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Freshman Art Scholarships at Roger Bacon
Roger Bacon is fortunate to have a thriving arts program, which includes the opportunity for incoming freshman to earn scholarships for their work in both visual and performing arts. These scholarships are one year scholarships for the 9th grade year, and the application details and criteria are below.
Scroll Down to find "Official Rules" and "Submission Requirements" for BOTH the Visual Art and Performing Arts Scholarships.
Please read all the instructions before starting the online application so you have all the necessary items ready before submitting.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Fine Arts Department Chair, Mr. Joseph Montgomery (jmontgomery@rogerbacon.org)
The Clifford & Betty Dannenfelser Visual Art Scholarship
OFFICIAL RULES
Scholarships will be awarded for the 2027-2028 school year, which will be applied to 9th-grade tuition only.
In order to enter the competition, applicants must complete the following online portfolio submission of works by January 8, 2027
Winner must register to attend Roger Bacon for the 2027-2028 school year and must schedule art for their freshman year. It is strongly recommended the student take at least one art course each of the following school years.
The Judges’ decision of winners is final.
Only the winners will be notified in January.
Direct any questions to Fine Arts Department Chair, Joseph Montgomery (jmontgomery@rogerbacon.org)
PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
SELF PORTRAIT
Portrait should be of your head and shoulders completed in pencil or ink. Shade and contrast the drawing. Portrait should remain in gray-scale.STILL LIFE
Create a drawing of 3-5 objects placed together in a group. Draw them carefully, paying attention to objects sizes, shapes, and tones. Shade the still life drawing.COLORED WORK
Create a drawing and/or painting that uses color. This could be an additional still-life, landscape, or any other hand-made image. Color can be using pencil, paint, acrylic, pastels, etc.ADDITIONAL WORK
Include drawings, paintings, collages, sculptures (clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, etc.) or other types of work that show your personal style and creativity.
NO DIGITAL ART OR PHOTOGRAPHY ACCEPTED.
No cartoon drawings, please.
The Ron & Carol Dauwe Performing Arts Scholarship
OFFICIAL RULES
Scholarships will be awarded for the 2027-2028 school year, which will be applied to 9th-grade tuition only.
In order to enter the competition, applicants must complete the following online submission of video auditions by January 8, 2027
Winner must register to attend Roger Bacon for the 2027-2028 school year and must schedule a performing arts elective for their freshman year. It is strongly recommended the student take at least one Fine Art course each of the following school years.
The Judges’ decision of winners is final.
Only the winners will be notified in January.
Direct any questions to Fine Arts Department Chair, Joseph Montgomery (jmontgomery@rogerbacon.org)
VIDEO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
For INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE
Two (2) contrasting solo pieces on your preferred instrument. Each solo selection should be about 1min in length. Videos cannot be of a featured section or a group concert.
For VOCAL PERFORMANCE
Two (2) contrasting solo pieces with accompaniment. Each solo selection should be about 1min in length. Videos cannot be of a featured section or a choral group concert.For DRAMATIC ACTING
Two (2) contrasting monologues. Each selection should be about 1min in length.ADDITIONAL WORK
If you are proficient in multiple concentrations or multiple instruments; please share your talents with additional videos and information – but make sure to still include the minimum requirements in your preferred concentration also!
(ex. two contrasting pieces on solo clarinet AND a third video playing piano)
(ex. two contrasting monologues AND a third video of a solo song from a musical; etc.)
VIDEO RECORD YOUR TWO CONTRASTING PIECES.
Your whole body, and/or instrument should be in the frame of the video. Do not stand too close, or crop the picture, so that a portion of you is cut off.
Be mindful of the volume levels so we can clearly hear your performance.
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