Inspire Youth Enrichment Foundation 2019 Scholarship Application

2019 SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION

Margaret V. Diggs Performing Arts Scholarship
- Program Focus: Performing arts: acting/drama, debate/public speaking, vocal music, instrumental music, dance, comedy.
- Funding may include
  - Direct costs: tuition, fees for professional lessons and classes, instruments
  - Indirect costs: supplies, uniforms, transportation
*Funds will be provided directly to approved performing arts programs on behalf of specific students recommended by those programs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Age: 8-18 years at time of application
- Residency: Arizona
- Financial need: determined by program
- Participation in approved performing arts program
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Online Application form
- Attachments
  - Essay stating reasons for interest in arts program, accomplishments and future aspirations
  - Letter of recommendation from current or recent teacher, school, administrator or counselor
  - Transcript or report cards for the most recent school year
- Applications must be submitted on or before Friday, May 31st @ 11:59PM
*Paper/mail-in application will be provided upon request and must be postmarked by the above date to:

Inspire Youth Enrichment Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3145 E Chandler Boulevard
Suite 110-345
Phoenix, AZ 85048

ELIGIBLE PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS
Please select the organization sponsoring the program you will be attending.*

Ballet Theatre of Phoenix/Convergence BalletChildsplay Theater for Kids and FamiliesMesa Arts CenterValley Youth TheaterOther
Name of program, class, camp or event*
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail Address:
Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Please indicate student's current grade*
Most recent GPA*
Enter NA if school does not calculate GPA.
School Name*
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Academic Honors*
List name and date received, if none enter NA.
Extracurricular Activities *
List all extracurricular activities in which you currently participate or have participated in the past 2 school years. For each activity, include the activity name, organization, and time period. If none enter NA.

APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Essay *

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Please describe your interest and past performance in the creative arts and explain how your chosen creative arts program will aid you in developing your craft. Submission requirements: Typed 12 point Double spaced 200– 500-word limit. For grades K-2 parents may assist with or write the essay. Cancelof
Attachment B: Letter of recommendation from teacher, school, administrator or counselor.*

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The letter should attest to the students’ innate abilities, motivation, character, work ethic or other characteristics that support your request for this scholarship. Cancelof
Attachment C: Copy of transcript or report card for the most recent school year. *

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