2025 Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarship for the Arts

We are pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for first-year students attending Washington College.

Students who have proven talent in the art, music, or theatre are encouraged to submit a portfolio of work to compete for the Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarship.

Please complete the form below to be considered for the Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarships in one of the following areas: Art, Theatre or Music.

For additional information about the Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarships, please contact Shannon Carter at swhitaker2@washcoll.edu or 410-778-7700.

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Birthdate*

Email Address*

Phone Number*

High School*

What is your intended major?

Which Larrabee Scholarship are you applying for?*

Art

Theatre

Music

Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarships in Art will be awarded based on the strength of the applicant’s portfolio of artistic works, as well as the applicant’s intended course of study at Washington College, with priority given to students who indicate an intent to major, double-major or minor in Art. Applicants must upload a digital portfolio for review. Additionally, it is strongly encouraged that students who are able to do so attend an in-person portfolio review

Digital portfolio requirements:

Applicants must submit a portfolio of 10-20 artworks. Images should be combined into a single pdf, and each image should include that artwork’s title, medium, dimensions, and year completed. Video or sound work can be submitted as links to mov, mp3, or mp4 files hosted on an external platform (i.e., Google Drive, Soundcloud). Include these links, if applicable, in the single pdf portfolio.

This portfolio should also include:

1. a brief artist statement of no more than three paragraphs that contextualizes the submitted artworks and addresses the applicant’s artistic interests, experiences or influences;

2. a brief description of how the applicant plans to incorporate studio art in their four years at the College (for example, plans to major, minor or otherwise participate in the department/curriculum);

3. anticipated career/life plans following graduation, as well as any additional information the applicant would like the committee to consider.

Constance Stuart Larrabee Art Scholars are expected to actively participate in the co-curricular opportunities offered by Department of Art + Art History (i.e., visiting artist lectures, exhibition openings, etc.).

Deadline to be considered for the Larrabee Scholarship in Art is March 3, 2025.

Larrabee Scholarship in Art: Portfolio Statement*

Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarships in Theatre will be awarded based on the strength of the applicant’s portfolio of theatrical works, as well as the applicant’s intended course of study at Washington College, with priority given to students who indicate an intent to major, double-major or minor in Theatre. Applicants must upload a digital portfolio for review. Additionally, it is strongly encouraged that students who are able to do so attend an in-person portfolio review at Arts Day weekend.

Digital portfolio requirements: Applicants must submit a portfolio comprised of either: 10-20 images of production work (performing, directing or design), a production binder (directing, stage management, or dramaturgy), or a video reel (performing or directing). Images should be combined into a single pdf, and each image should include that artwork’s title, medium, dimensions, and year completed. Video or sound work can be submitted as links to mov, mp3, or mp4 files hosted on an external platform (i.e., Google Drive, Soundcloud). Include these links, if applicable, in the single pdf portfolio.

This portfolio should also include:
1. a brief artist statement of no more than three paragraphs that contextualizes the submitted work and addresses the applicant’s theatrical interests, experiences or influences;
2. a brief description of how the applicant plans to incorporate theatre in their four years at the College (for example, plans to major, minor or otherwise participate in the department/curriculum);
3. anticipated career/life plans following graduation, as well as any additional information the applicant would like the committee to consider.

Constance Stuart Larrabee Theatre Scholars are expected to actively participate in the co-curricular opportunities offered by the Department of Theatre & Dance (i.e., visiting artist lectures, attending performances, etc.).

Deadline to be considered for the Larrabee Scholarship in Theatre is March 3, 2025.

Larrabee Scholarship in Theatre: Digital Portfolio*

Incoming students who wish to be considered for the Larrabee Scholarship in Music should prepare five to ten minutes of solo literature in at least two contrasting styles. Selections can be chosen from classical music, jazz, musical theater, and popular music. We also welcome submissions of original music for students considering pathways in composition and music production. For priority consideration, applicants must submit a recorded audition by March 3, 2025.

Recorded auditions should also include a table of contents (in .pdf, .doc, or .txt) that contains the following information for each piece: (1) composer/arranger/lyricist, and (2) title, movement, etc., and, if appropriate, (3) measure numbers.

Constance Stuart Larrabee Music Scholars are expected to actively participate in the performance opportunities offered by the Department of Music. To remain eligible for the award, students should enroll in an appropriate 1-credit large ensemble (String Orchestra, Symphonic Band, or Chorus) and in applied music lessons (1-credit) every semester they are on campus. To support these lessons, Constance Stuart Larrabee Music Scholars are exempted from paying the $720 fee associated with 200-level applied music lessons.

Larrabee Scholarship in Music: Audition Table of Contents*

In the space below, please provide the link to your recording file(s) from a file storage service such as SoundCloud, YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. It is preferred that you share the link to a file with all of your recordings, but if necessary, you may provide links to each individual recording.

Label the recording(s): LastName.FirstName.Audition.#
*Note: # = is only required if you are uploading multiple portfolios

Larrabee Scholarship in Music: Recorded Audition*

2025 Constance Stuart Larrabee Scholarship for the Arts

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