Applications are now open through May 31, 2023

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The Evelyn Ruth Schinski Memorial Scholarship is designed to recognize and support high school seniors or current college students pursuing higher education in theatre and the performing arts. Eligible applicants must show an interest in theater related activities such as acting, dance, vocal, and/or stage production.

 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship the applicant must:

• Be a graduating high school senior or current or re-entering college student

• Have maintained a 2.5 GPA

• Have been involved in local theater (including at least one show at SCP) as a performer or in a backstage or technical role

 

The Award

A $1,000 scholarship

 

How To Apply

1. Complete the following application form:

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Evelyn Ruth Schinski Memorial Scholarship Application

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Name: ____________________________________

 

School: _____________________________________________________________

 

Address: ____________________________________________________________

 

Phone: _________________________

 

Email: ___________________________________________________

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Principal areas of interest (check all that apply):

[   ] Acting

[   ] Singing

[   ] Dancing

[   ] Writing

[   ] Directing

[   ] Stage Management

[   ] Technical Theatre

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2. Provide two letters of recommendation

3. Attach a resume of your theatrical experience

4. Write a short (less than 500 words) description of your theatrical background, interests, and future plans

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Email the completed application, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation to: 

scholarship@sunnyvaleplayers.org

​Application deadline: May 31, 2023

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Prior Winners

• 2022 - Dana Cooper

• 2021 - Felicia Chang

• 2020 - Whitney Moore

• 2019 - Hannah Milon

• 2018 - Julianna Garber

• 2017 - Claudia Carvalho

• 2016 - Chloe Schweitzer

• 2015 - Hannah Heumann

• 2013 - Dana Cullinane

• 2011 - Rain Scott

• 2009 - Elizabeth Neuhauser

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