David E. Cooley '86 Arts Business Scholarship

The David E. Cooley '86 Arts Business Scholarship is awarded to select undergraduate students enrolled in a Peck School of the Arts (PSOA) degree program in visual or performing arts, with demonstrated interest in pursuing a career related to the business of the arts. Interest may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, such as through enrollment in coursework related to business and entrepreneurship, employment, internships, or volunteerism. This scholarship recognizes students who combine their artistic passion with business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking. PSOA scholarships require artistic merit, full-time enrollment with at least 6 credits in the major, and academic achievement with a cumulative 3.0 GPA. The award provides between $1,000 and $2,000 to support students pursuing careers at the intersection of arts and business.