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Scholarship: $2500 in total, divided over four years
Number of Scholarships Granted: 1
Eligibility: Applicant must be entering a college or university to study the performing arts (music/vocals, dance, drama, theatre technology) with a goal to pursue a career in the performing arts. Applicant must demonstrate financial need. Minimum GPA=2.5
Scholarship Description: This scholarship fund was endowed to Friends of School of the Arts by Roberta (Bobbie) Allen, the daughter of Grace & Bud Allen, and Betsy A. Wilson, granddaughter of Grace & Bud Allen, in January of 2012. The fund will provide scholarships to needy and talented SOTA students entering college to study the performing arts (music/vocals, dance, drama, or theatre technology). This follows in Bud & Grace Allen’s tradition of supporting high school students with financial need who excel in the performing arts.
The amount of the scholarship award is $2500, which will be paid as $1000 in the first year plus 3 payments of $500 at the start of each additional academic year. Proof of continued enrollment and academic success (maintaining a minimum college GPA of 2.5) will be required to obtain all 4 payments.
Required Documentation:
General Application (only fill out one time for all awards and/or scholarships)
TWO letters of recommendation, one from a SOTA arts teacher and one from your counselor. You may submit additional recommendation letters from others who are familiar with your artistic achievement.
Financial aid award letter and/or tuition bill.
Please answer these questions:
How has SOTA shaped your decision to pursue a career in the arts
Where would you like to be in 5 years?
How will this scholarship help you achieve your goals?
How can you give back to the SOTA community once you become an arts professional?
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