The Dearborn Area Theater Association (DATA) is pleased to announce its fourth annual scholarship competition for senior high school students who have participated in theatre programs in the Dearborn or Dearborn Heights area. This non-renewable scholarship recognizes the student’s commitment to bringing theater excellence to the local community.
PHASE I - To apply for the scholarship, the student must complete the following:
PHASE II – An invitation for an interview including an oral presentation of either music, monologue or portfolio in front of a jury committee may result from the application process. The DATA president will arrange this date and the time.
The Deadline for submission is January 15, 2010.
The 2010 audition / interview date with the scholarship committee is set for
Saturday, February 13th, 2010. (ONE DAY ONLY)
A member of the scholarship committee will contact qualifying students
to set up a time to meet with the committee.
Submit all materials to
D.A.T.A. Scholarship
c/o Dale Van Dorp, Ford Community and Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn Mi 48126
***Please copy this application and paste it into a Word Document for completing and printing.***
Application for the D.A.T.A. Scholarship
To complete this form, please print in black ink.
Applicants must also submit 1) a theatrical resume, 2) a completed typed essay answer, and 3) a signed letter of recommendation from a Dearborn/Dearborn Heights community or scholastic theater organization in which the student participated. An audition / portfolio presentation will also be required. This audition / interview will be arranged by the scholarship committee.
(*Please note that award monies will be submitted to your college of acceptance)
Student’s full name: ____________________________________________________
(First) (M.I.) (Last)
Street Address: ___________________________________________________________
City: _______________ Home Phone Number: _______________________________
Email address: ________________________________
Name of High School: ___________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
City: _____________________________________
Anticipated graduation date: _____________Current G.P.A.(this info is optional):___________
To which college have you been accepted or do you anticipate attending? __________________
I verify that this information is correct and can be verified by my high school counselor
Student Signature_________________________
Signature of parent or guardian needed if under age 18: ___________________________ (parent or guardian)
Essay question: On a separate sheet of paper, please compose an answer to the following question (minimum of 300 words):
How can theatre improve the lives of people within a community?
Please mail completed application and requested materials to the following address:
DATA Scholarships c/o Dale Van Dorp, FCPAC, 15801 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn Mi 48126
All applications MUST be received by January 15, 2010.