Scholarship Application
Eligibility
The PLPA provides scholarship(s) for Jefferson County residents who are graduating high school seniors and continuing or returning students for study in community colleges, universities, vocational, and technical training institutes. Applicants should intend to pursue education in the performing arts fields. Scholarships are awarded to persons regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender or religion.
Scholarship Amount
Award amounts range between $1,000 and $2,500 per awardee. All awards will be dispersed through the applicant’s chosen educational institution to support tuition, mandatory fees, and supplies.
Materials and Information to be Supplied by Applicant
Applicants for scholarships must demonstrate a minimum of a B average (3.0 GPA) in their high school or college studies or an equivalent academic achievement. They must provide an essay of at least 500 words on how the performing arts have influenced the applicant’s life and how they intend to incorporate the performing arts into their adult lives. Applicants are required to provide examples of their creative work including written and/or video links of recordings or live performances. Applicants may supply information supporting their involvement in volunteer work in leadership roles and/or their service in community organizations.
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must provide at least two letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or other individuals who are not family members who can attest to the applicant’s artistic talent, academic ability and character.
All scholarship application materials must be submitted to the PLPA by May 1st and emailed to
portludlow.performingarts@gmail.com and
lewolle@icloud.com.
Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the PLPA based on applicant’s submitted material and written statements by the applicant.
