2024 Scholarship Application
for Students at
The Studios of Performing Arts
Application Due Date: October 3, 2024
Express Yourself
Self-expression is a powerful tool for personal growth and connection with others. This scholarship opportunity invites you to explore your creativity and share your unique voice.
Prompt
As a creative, passionate, and resilient individual, Sam Ford, left an indelible impact on her community. In honor of her enduring legacy, we invite candidates to create a dance or song that embodies the impact they wish to leave on their own community. In an accompanying essay, please explain your interpretation of the impact you aspire to make and how your dance or song reflects this vision.
Your submission should feature a written component and a video component, with both elements working together to convey your message effectively. Please keep your video 3 minutes or less.
Application Guidelines
1. Please keep your video 3 minutes or less.
2. Upload your two-piece submission via this webpage.
3. In order to be eligible to apply, all applicants must supply (1) raffle item donated from a local business to qualify.
Evaluation Criteria
- Creativity and authenticity in both the performance and essay.
- Ability to effectively convey the impact you wish to leave on your own community.
- Overall presentation of video component.
Four scholarship recipients will be awarded $500 each to use towards dance classes at The Studios of Performing Arts.
Scholarship winners will be announced at SamFest 2024 on November 3 .
We look forward to witnessing your passion for self-expression through this scholarship prompt. Good luck!
Application
Due by October 3, 2024.