Improvisation in Practice Scholarship Application
This scholarship supports women in college who demonstrate how improvisation informs their learning or professional development. Improvisation includes adaptability, listening, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and risk-taking across all disciplines. Application deadline: April 15, 11:59 PM CST. All materials must be submitted electronically through this form.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Identify as a woman
Be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited post-secondary institution
Demonstrate a clear and thoughtful connection between improvisation and their field of study or intended profession
Basic Information
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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School Name (Current or Incoming)
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You must be accepted to the school above
Major or Intended Field of Study
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Anticipated Graduation Year
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How would receiving this scholarship support your educational or professional goals? (2–3 sentences)
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Written Response
Describe how improvisation plays a role in your field of study or intended profession. How do improvisational skills—such as adaptability, listening, collaboration, risk-taking, or creative problem-solving—support your learning, work, or artistic practice? Maximum 500 words.
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Creative Component
Please select ONE creative component to submit:
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A 2–3 minute video explaining or demonstrating how improvisation functions in your field
A short audio recording reflecting on improvisation in your work
A 1-page written example or reflection (lesson plan, rehearsal process, classroom experience, lab scenario, etc.)
A description or demonstration of an improvisational exercise you use, adapt, or have created
Upload your creative component: This component does not need to be polished or professional. Clarity and sincerity matter more than production quality.
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FAQS
Judging Rubric (100 Points Total). 1. Understanding of Improvisation (30 points) Demonstrates a thoughtful understanding of improvisation beyond performance, including adaptability, listening, collaboration, and responsiveness. 2. Application to Field of Study (40 points) Clearly and convincingly connects improvisational thinking to the applicant’s discipline with specific examples. 3. Clarity & Authenticity (20 points) Communicates ideas clearly and authentically; submission reflects the applicant’s own voice and lived experience. 4. Alignment with Monkey Noodle Theatrics’ Values (10 points) Reflects curiosity, generosity, courage, playfulness, and community-mindedness.Selection Judges’ scores will be averaged. The applicant with the highest score will be selected. Monkey Noodle Theatrics reserves the right not to award the scholarship if no application sufficiently meets the stated criteria. RECIPIENT ENGAGEMENT (NON-REQUIRED). The Improv-in-Practice Scholarship is intended to support students and does not require services, labor, or performances in exchange for funding. Recipients may be invited, but are not required, to: Attend one Monkey Noodle Theatrics performance or event (complimentary admission provided). Share a brief written reflection or quote about improvisation and their field. Participate in an optional community conversation, workshop, or donor gathering. Participation is voluntary and not a condition of receiving scholarship funds. PAYMENT & TAX INFORMATION. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the recipient’s accredited educational institution and applied to the recipient’s student account for qualified educational expenses. Monkey Noodle Theatrics does not provide tax advice. Scholarships applied to tuition, fees, books, and required supplies are generally not considered taxable income; recipients are responsible for confirming their individual tax circumstances. In rare cases where an institution cannot accept third-party scholarship payments, Monkey Noodle Theatrics may, at its discretion, request documentation and determine an alternative payment method consistent with nonprofit best practices. LEGAL & NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENTMonkey Noodle Theatrics is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Scholarship recipients are selected based on merit and alignment with the scholarship’s stated purpose. Monkey Noodle Theatrics does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
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