CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship

The performing arts include theater, motion pictures, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching bands and other musical ensembles. CBC will award up to $3,000 each for up to 10 students.

 

To be eligible for a CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts scholarship, applicants must:

• Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university
• Be planning to pursue a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the performing arts
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities

 

Completed applications must be submitted online by close of business April 29, 2011.  The following items will be requested through the online application:

1. A completed application form
2. A personal statement essay from the student (500-1,000 words) that addresses all four (4) of the topics listed on the application in one essay
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation. One recommendation should come from a community or public service leader (i.e. church leader, community leader, volunteer organization). Email addresses will be requested of each recommender
4. Copy of Federal Student Aid Report
5. One (1) page resume listing extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service and special skills
6. A recent photograph suitable for publication; i.e., a cap and gown picture, or other professional quality and professionally dressed photograph

       7.   A 2 minute visual recording sample

         o   Applicant should be easily identified

         o   Must be saved in a format playable on Windows Media Player

8. Official transcripts from all institutions attended to be sent to:

 

CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship

1720 Massachusetts Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20036 

 

Questions

Call (202) 263-2800 or email scholarships@cbcfinc.org for additional information.