University City High School Performing Arts Scholarship

The University City High School Performing Arts Scholarship was established to encourage students interested in performing arts careers to earn a college degree.

The Scholarship will annually award renewable scholarships to University City High School seniors who will enroll full-time as undergraduate students in an accredited, nonprofit, two-year or four-year college or university in the United States. Each qualified recipient will be entering a performing arts major or pursuing an education degree and planning to teach performing arts.

Eligibility
To be eligible, the applicant must:

  • be graduating from University City High School this year.
  • be pursuing a college major in the performing arts and planning a career in the performing arts OR be pursuing an education degree with plans to teach performing arts
  • plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, nonprofit, two-year or four-year college or university in the United States.

Selection
Selection will be based on the student’s participation in University City High School Performing Arts concerts, performances and productions, participation in other performing arts, and the quality of the essay and letter(s) of
recommendation. Unmet financial need will be considered for finalists if a recipient cannot be selected solely on the specifications listed above.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please answer all questions that apply to you, even if they are not marked “required.”

Renewal
Recipients may reapply for award consideration for a maximum of four years of undergraduate funding provided they continue to make satisfactory progress toward a degree and continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Notification
Application status will be changed from submitted to either offered or denied in June. Applicants can view their status by logging in to their Scholarship Central account.

Questions? Contact Ellen Vietor, Scholarship Manager at St. Louis Community Foundation, scholarships@stlgives.org or 314-880-4960.

Eligibility and award amount for this scholarship program will be determined by the St. Louis Community Foundation. This scholarship program, as a component fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Award
$1,000, renewable
Deadline
04/15/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. To be considered for this scholarship, your Scholarship Central General Application MUST include your FALL transcript for the current academic year. The transcript should show your name, school, grades, and cumulative GPA. If you previously uploaded an earlier transcript, please upload a new transcript to your General Application and change your answer to the GPA question. If your college choice has changed, please update that on the General Application as well.
  2. List the University City High School concerts, performances, and productions you were in *freshman* year. Include a brief description of your role in each concert, performance, or production.
  3. List the University City High School concerts, performances, and productions you were in *sophomore* year. Include a brief description of your role in each concert, performance, or production.
  4. List the University City High School concerts, performances, and productions you were in *junior* year. Include a brief description of your role in each concert, performance, or production.
  5. List the University City High School concerts, performances, and productions you were in *senior* year. Include a brief description of your role in each concert, performance, or production
  6. List the concerts, performances, and productions in which you have performed that were *not* affiliated with University City High School.
  7. List any non-performing arts extracurricular activities, work or volunteer involvement, including the activity, the time involved, dates of involvement, and position(s) held.
  8. ESSAY: Write an essay that explains why you chose this field of study and what your plans are when you complete your degree. Share your goals and vision for your career in this field.
  9. Upload your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) for next year.
  10. UPLOAD: Please upload next year's Financial Aid Award Letter from the college you will attend. This document will be required before an award can be determined and should include: college name, applicant name, loans, grants and scholarships offered.
  11. What school issued the award letter that you uploaded?
  12. If you wish to inform the reviewers of any unusual financial circumstances, including costs associated with your education or educational loans already incurred for or by you, please provide here. Please note that tax forms, W-2s or other documentation may be requested to verify information on the FAFSA Student Aid Report.
  13. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  14. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  15. SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I authorize the St. Louis Community Foundation and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic records and other information that applies to the consideration of this application. My signature also signifies that, if awarded, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the St. Louis Community Foundation of any changes to my college plans and that I understand that some portion of scholarship awards I receive from any source may be considered taxable income if the total amount exceeds the cost of tuition and course related fees, supplies and equipment.
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