• 2023 Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship application

    Applications are now open for the 2023 Sparkly Devil Memorial Scholarship, now in its sixth year! The scholarship builds on the inspirational work of the late Sparkly Devil to foster a stronger burlesque community and to carry on the knowledge and wisdom of burlesque’s living legends. The recipient will receive a full pass to the 2023 BHoF Weekender in Las Vegas, June 1-4; 5 nights at the Orleans Hotel and Casino during the event; free admission to all Finishing School classes; and an opportunity to act as an escort for a burlesque legend through the whole event. Applications close at midnight on Feb 20, 2023.
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  • * The Sparkly Devil Memorial Weekender Scholarship is available only to current BHoF Members. You may sign up instantly at the BHoF website

  • Essay

  • Write an essay describing what makes you the best candidate for the Sparkly Devil Memorial Weekender Scholarship. Things you may want to discuss include:

    • Why would this scholarship help you?
    • What do you feel you can learn from the Legends?
    • Have you ever been involved in a Legends Challenge event? In what capacity? How did this experience affect you?
    • What weakness do you have as a performer that you want to improve?
    • What strengths do you have as a performer that you want to build on?
    • How do you feel you "give back" to the burlesque community?
    • Who inspires you most in the burlesque community?
    • What circumstances have a bearing on your need for a scholarship or fellowship? Include special financial obligations or responsibilities, and extenuating personal or family circumstances.

    Feel free to discuss other topics as well. We are looking for candidates who stand to benefit most and who will then benefit their communities most for having received this scholarship. Please write whatever you think will best make this clear to our selection committee.

  • References

  • Although not required, you may submit 1-3 references as part of your application. Please ask your references to email info@burlesquehall.com and to use the subject line:

    Scholarship Reference - [YOUR NAME]

    References must be received by midnight, February 20, 2023.

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