Scholarship Application
Thank you for your interest in TCF's Scholarship Program! Please complete this form in its entirety to be considered.
Personal Information
Tell us about yourself!
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Pronouns
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he/him, she/her, they/them
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Date of Birth
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Month
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Year
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Date
Please attach a recent photo of yourself. Doesn't have to be professional, selfies will do!
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Your Comedy Experience
Tell us what you've done so far!
Describe your performance modality and style.
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TIPS: (1) Be specific about the type of comedy you perform (e.g. improv, stand-up, clowning, etc). (2) Tell us about your personal performance style. (3) If you regularly practice different performance modalities please describe your work in each one.
Are you regularly performing comedy or having your writing performed?
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Yes
No
How often do you perform or have your writing performed?
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Please Select
More than once a week
Once a week
1-3 times per month
6-11 times per year
Less than 6 times per year
Please select the types of comedy you are performing on a regular basis.
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Long Form Improv
Short Form Improv
Stand-Up Comedy
Comedic Storytelling
Sketch - Acting
Sketch - Writing
Clowning
Character Monologues/Other Solo Performance
Other
Tell us about your recent performances!
Don't have any shows to list? Check this box!
I have not yet had a performance opportunity.
When was your most recent show?
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Date
Show title:
Where was the show? Provide the venue name and city.
What did you perform?
Have more shows to list?
Yes!
No
You can add information for up to two more recent shows.
We recommend including information from your best shows in the last six months.
Show # 2 Date
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Month
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Year
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Show title:
Where was the show? Provide the venue name and city.
What did you perform?
Show #3 Date
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Month
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2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Show title:
Where was the show? Provide the venue name and city.
What did you perform?
Anything else we should know about you as a performer?
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Demographic Information
What is your annual gross income
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$0-$15,000
$15,000-$30,000
$30,000-$50,000
$50,000-$75,000
$75,000-$100,000
$100,000+
Do you identify as any of the following? Select all that apply.
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Biracial or Multiracial
Black or African American Descent
Asian
Pacific Islander
South Asian
Latina/Latino/Latine/Latinx or Hispanic
Middle Eastern/North African
Native American, First Nations, or Indigenous
White/Caucasian
Other
What is the highest degree or level of school you completed?
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Some High School
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.)
Some college, no degree
Trade/vocational/technical certification
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral or Professional Degree
Prefer not to answer
What is your gender expression? Select all that apply.
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Woman
Man
Non-Binary
Transgender
Prefer to self-identify
Prefer not to answer
Other
Do you identify as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community?
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Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
Do you identify as a person with a disability?
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Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
Are you a US Veteran?
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Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
You've checked off boxes, now tell us who you are in your own words! We don't need your whole life story and why you became the person you are. Just give us a glimpse into your life as it is now!
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Previous Training
Have you participated in any workshops, classes, or degree programs to further your performing arts training?
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Yes
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Curriculum Vitae
Tell us everything you've studied for comedy!
Please list all workshops, courses, and other training you have participated in. Include all class names, training program names, start and end dates, and what you studied.
Why are you seeking formal training in the performing arts? How will this benefit your performance practice? Use specific examples when applicable.
Have you previously received any scholarship funds or financial aid to pursue comedy training from Texas Comedy Festival OR any other scholarship fund?
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No
Please provide information about financial aid and scholarships you have received in the past. Include what institution you received funds from, how much aid you received, and what you studied with the award.
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Intended Use of Scholarship Funds
What do you want to use the award for?
Where do you intend to study?
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Dallas Comedy Club
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Provide a link to the training program's website:
Course/Activity Title
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When does the class/activity start
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Start date
When does the class/activity end
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End date
How will this training opportunity help you? Why do you want to pursue this?
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Final thoughts?
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Is there anything else you think we should know about you or your application?
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