Talent Awards

    At Elmira College, we celebrate students and all of the unique talents that make our campus such a diverse place to live, learn, and grow. In fact, we offer many scholarship opportunities that aren't tied to need or academic achievement, but instead based on your TALENT. See below for our various talent-based award opportunities and check back often as we add more opportunities for our students to share their talent with our campus and community.

    Art Portfolio Award

    Elmira College is excited to announce a new portfolio-based award available to incoming freshmen Art majors! This award is open to all Art major freshmen, who can choose from concentrations in Studio Art, Digital Art and Graphic Design, Digital Art and Product Design, or Art Therapy, as well as to freshmen majoring in Visual Arts (Childhood Education).

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    Theatre Award

    Elmira College Theatre Awards are offered for both Performance or Production. Visit our Theatre Award page to learn more about this exciting opportunity and schedule your audition for the Performance award or an interview for the Production award.


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    Pep Band Award

    Elmira College launched the Golden Groove, student-run pep band, in 2024. The group rehearses twice a week and performs at athletics and other campus events. Join Elmira College's official Pep Band! Talent awards are available for selected participating students. If you would like more information on EC's Pep Band and talent award, please click the Learn More button below to complete a questionnaire and someone from our Pep Band will reach out to you.



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    Dance Award

    The Elmira College Dance award is given to participants based on coach recommendation. This $1,000 per academic year award can be renewed for up to four years for a total of $4,000. Recipients must meet eligibility requirements and be recommended by the coach for renewal each year. Join our dance team and learn more about this opportunity by completing the form below.


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    The EC Cheerleading Award

    The Elmira College Cheerleading award is given to participants based on coach recommendation. This $1,000 per academic year award can be renewed for up to four years for a total of $4,000. Recipients must meet eligibility requirements and be recommended by the coach for renewal each year. Join our dance team and learn more about this opportunity by completing the form below.


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