SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Scholarships are for undergraduate degrees only.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ALL MATERIALS IS ON OR BEFORE MARCH 15th OF THE APPLICATION YEAR.
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND CHECK OFF THESE REQUIREMENTS IN THE APPLICATION FORM CHECKLIST AS YOU COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION
Accurate and complete responses to all questions are required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING WITH THAT FORM:
For Performing Arts Applicants: Submit 2-3 performance piece video links* up to 3 minutes each. Solo performances are preferred, but if performing in a group, please identify yourself in the written description and also submit a one-minute solo performance. If a vocal performance, please check sound quality to be sure your voice is clearly heard above the music and include at least a portion sung a cappella. A close up recording of the performance is preferred to a long lens view from back of theater. Please also indicate in your written description if you choreographed, wrote lyrics or composed the music.
*YouTube, Vimeo, etc. and please make sure these are public, not private or password protected, videos. Include these links where indicated in the online form.
For Visual Arts Applicants: Include at least 2 works that have been completed in the current school year and up to 6 pieces total. Note dates of when pieces were completed in your description of each work. Please attach JPEGs that include your name in each file name where indicated in the online form.
For Creative Writing Applicants: Submit 2-3 samples of writing with descriptions of each and dates completed. Please attach these samples as PDFs that include your name in each file name where indicated in the online form.
Online applications will not be accepted if received after March 15th of the application year.
We handle all information received in the strictest confidence. Your information will be disclosed only to members of the Scholarship Committee in their direct responsibility in the evaluation of your qualification for an Arts Advocate Fine Arts Society Scholarship Award.
Letters announcing the awards will be emailed after the final selection in mid-April of the application year. If you have any questions, please email: scholarship@artsadvocates.org.
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