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Young Masters Program is sponsored by Texas Commission on the Arts. Awards grants to talented young artists to further their studies in their chosen field. This grant is not a college scholarship.
Students can receive the grant for up to two years, but not beyond their senior year of high school.
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Young Masters Application | Texas Commission on the Arts Young Masters Application Home 5 Initiatives 5 Young Masters Program 5 Young Masters Application Deadline: Applications are now closed. These items will be updated prior to the November 1, 2027 deadline . Young Masters Application Form Arts mentor letter of recommendation.
Should include history with student and how the proposed training program fits with applicant’s artistic development.
(this will be a document you will upload along with your online application) Copy of your application to the proposed training program (if available) Student’s current report card (this will be a document you will upload along with your online application) Audiovisual material and description form (download the PDF for your discipline, fill out & upload with your application): Musical Theater/Theater (2025) Musical Theater/Theater- Set Design (2025) Artists with disabilities who require alternative ways of applying for this award should contact one of the program administrators, Matrex Kilgore, matrex@arts.
texas. gov or 512/936-6563, or Kenneth Williams. kenneth@arts.
texas. gov or 512-936-6581. To Email (split by comma for multiple emails) Select Catalog Select Catalog Category Catalog (PDF) Complete Catalog (PDF) Sale Catalog (PDF) Cart Catalog (PDF) Export Wishlist as PDF
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Talented young artists (students) participating in a school-based arts program, summer institute, specialized course of study, or receiving private lessons from a qualified instructor. Students must maintain passing grades. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 per year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Young Masters Program are due November 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Young Masters Program is funded by Texas Commission on the Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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