FOPA Scholarship

Friends of the Performing Arts Scholarship
Purpose

Students entering 9-12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year, and who are enthusiastic about the performing arts (acting, band, music, etc.), are invited to audition for a FOPA scholarship. Two $1,000.00 performing arts scholarships will be awarded.

Eligibility
- Be registered to attend High School at St. Joseph Catholic Academy for the
  2024-2025 school year.
- If selected for this award, you must participate in at least one Performing Arts that we offer.
Scholarship Requirements
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher/ counselor.
- Include a copy of your first semester 24-25 report card.
- Upload a copy of music or script.
- Attend the audition on the designated audition date on April 14th.
All relevant documents must submitted together by Friday, March 16th, 2025 with the scholarship application to be considered complete.

*All scholarship recipients are required to submit an impact statement that reflects on their experiences and the benefits of the scholarship. This statement must be submitted no later than May 1, 2025, as part of the scholarship agreement.*
Student Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Email*
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Scholarship Requirements
Are you currently registered to attend SJCA High School in Fall 2025?*

YesNo. I understand that if I am not registered by the deadline date, my application will not be considered.
Grade in Fall 2025
Current School
Involvement

Instrument
Instrument(s) Trained on:
Years in organized bands
Solo and Ensemble?

YesNo
Private Instrument Lessons?

YesNo
Names of Instructors
Involvement

Vocal
Voice Part

BassTenorAltoSoprano
Years in organized choruses
Solo and Ensemble?

YesNo
Private Voice Lessons?

YesNo
Names of Instructors
Involvement

Theater
List ensembles, community groups, theater productions, etc.
Competitions/Awards: LIst any performance competitions you have participated in and/or awards or recognition.
Other activities of which you are involved in:
Audition Category
Choose one of the following audition categories:

Monologue
- Students should be prepared to demonstrate their skills through a memorized reading or scene.
- Audition should not exceed 4 to 5 minutes.
- Please submit a copy of your monologue with this application.
Vocal Music
- Audition should not exceed 4 to 5 minutes.
- Students are encouraged to perform repertoire from the current Wisconsin School Music Association(WSMA) contest list in any class or perform a song choice from a musical.
- Please submit a copy of your vocal music with this application.
Musical Theater
- Audition should not exceed 4 to 5 minutes.
- Your performance will include more liberal vocal interpretation, adoption of a “character” and body movement.
- Please submit a copy of your theater selection with this application.
Instrument (keyboard, wind, percussion, strings)
- Audition should not exceed 4 to 5 minutes.
- Students are encouraged to perform repertoire from the current Wisconsin School Music Association(WSMA) contest list.
- Please submit a copy of your vocal music with this application.
Please select your category*

MonologueVocal MusicMusical TheaterInstrument
Please upload your music or script of what you are performing*

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Please upload your letter of recommendation here.*

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Upload most recent report card here*

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I hereby certify that all information are correct and to the best of my knowledge. I will also submit all the documents that will be asked from me for the application purposes.
Student Name & Signature*

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Parent/Guardian Name & Signature*

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