Scholarship Application and Renewal Application

Scholarship Application and Renewal Application
StageStruck Performing Arts Scholarship

The StageStruck Scholarship committee offers scholarships to graduating high school students and current college students who are pursuing careers in the performing arts. Funds awarded by the StageStruck Board of Trustees are intended to supplement the cost of college tuition. Scholarship funds are awarded based on the applicant’s intention to major or minor in the theatrical arts (performing, tech, design, education, management, admin, music, etc.) The applicant’s past involvement with StageStruck is also taken into consideration when awarding this scholarship.

The annual StageStruck Scholarship year runs from August 1 through July 31. First time and renewing applications must be received no later than May 1. Applicants will receive written notice of the acceptance or rejection of their application by May 31. The following documentation must be completed and returned by May 1 in order to be considered for this scholarship.

For First Time Applicants Only:

Completed Application Form

One letter of recommendation from a person familiar with the applicant. Those making recommendations may not be members of the applicant’s immediate family.

Letter of recommendation include the following criteria:

One character reference letter from an adult (over the age 21) who has known the applicant for five or more years OR One letter of recommendation from an arts instructor at the high school from which the applicant is graduating OR from an arts instructor who has personally worked with the applicant such as a former director, stage manager, producer or private arts instructor (voice, dance, piano, acting, etc.) OR from a college instructor who has observed the student in coursework preparing for their major/minor in the performing arts.

Proof of enrollment in a college or university for the upcoming academic year. A copy of your acceptance letter or the like will be sufficient.

A copy of the student’s most recent term grades with GPA included.

A response to the essay question “Why are you considering a future in performing arts?” The response should be 200-400 words in length.

For Renewing Applicants only:

Completed Application Form

Proof of enrollment in a college or university for the upcoming academic year.

A copy of the student’s most recent term grades with GPA included.

Failure to include the documents listed above will disqualify consideration of the applicant’s request for scholarship funds.

All applications should be mailed to: StageStruck Scholarship Application Committee, Post Office Box 1577, Goldsboro, NC 27533 or https://www.stagestruck.org/
Personal Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
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Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident?

YesNo
Are you on Facebook?

YesNo
Are you on Instagram? If so, what is your username?
Are you receiving any other scholarship funds? If so, please list the name and amount.
High School Information
Name of High School
Address of High School
Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
StageStruck productions in which you were involved and the year:
Other stage productions/organization/and year involved:
College Information
Name of college you plan to attend or are attending:
Educational Goals:
Performing Arts area of Interest:

MusicTheatreDance
In which discipline do you plan to major/minor?
Signature

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It is the official policy of StageStruck that no child in Wayne County shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of or be subject to discrimination under any of its programs, activities or awards.
Letter of Recommendation (Required for Initial Application)

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Proof of Enrollment*

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Most Recent Grades with GPA Included*

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Essay (Required for Initial Applicants)

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Scholarship Application and Renewal Application

Personal Information

High School Information

College Information

It is the official policy of StageStruck that no child in Wayne County shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of or be subject to discrimination under any of its programs, activities or awards.