2008 Center Stages Scholarship Application Information

The Scholarship Auditions/Presentations will be held Saturday, April 12th, 2008. All applicants will be contacted by the Scholarship Chair to schedule an audition time.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a graduating senior, must show outstanding aptitude and interest in Drama, Dance, Technical Theater, or Vocal or Instrumental Music, have a GPA of 85 (B+) or higher, complete a special Center Stages application, and perform or present their skill in an audition format as described below.

Amount

Up to five scholarships, each in the amount of $1000, will be awarded upon presentation of proof of registration in an accredited college or university program.

Application

Forms are available from the Senior Counselor on each campus, from our website at www.bcfas.org/theater, and from the office of the Brazosport Center for the Arts and Sciences. Only applicants using a fully completed, official form will be considered.
Applications must be received at the office for The Center for the Arts and Sciences no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7th, 2008

Please send application along with a copy of your current official transcript to:
Brazosport Center Stages - Scholarship
400 College Drive
Clute, Texas 77531

Selection

Scholarship selections will be made by a committee of Judges chosen by the Board of Directors of Brazosport Center Stages. The Judges scoring and decision to award any scholarship is to be based on the following criteria:

1. School Records/Community Service

Review of Application and any attachments to evaluate Applicant's scholarship, (based on class rank, standard tests, and GPA) community involvement, and community service in the Brazoria County area. (Weight: 33.33%)

2. Involvement in Center Stages/Brazosport Symphony Orchestra

Past contribution and/or participation in Brazosport Center Stages’ productions, workshops, projects, or general program. (Weight: 33.33%)

3. Presentation of Craft

Interview/Audition/Project or other presentation of your craft to demonstrate proficiency in any aspect of theatre or music. The applicant is invited to perform or present a work of his or her choosing. The applicant may perform a prepared piece or present any portfolio, project or resume of his or her work in any aspects of theatre, drama, instrumental or choral music, design, production, sound, lighting, stage management etc. In addition, all applicants may be interviewed by the judges on a variety of subjects appropriate to their application and attachments. (Weight: 33.33%)

Please send application along with a copy of your current official transcript to:

Brazosport Center Stages - Scholarship

400 College Drive

Clute, Texas 77531