Scholarship Application

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY:
High School Seniors who are accepted at a post-secondary institution and are pursuing an education
or advanced study in the performing arts in any areas listed in the cover letter.

The applicant must be available to participate in an in-person or online interview April 19 or 20 and
submit the following materials to be eligible for a scholarship:
1. A completed application form (available online or in the high school counselors office
or from Steve Knox at Lakewood Theatre Company) submitted either by email:
steve@lakewood-center.org or mailed to Lakewood Theatre Co. 368 South State St.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034. Deadline April 4, 2025
2. An official High School transcript.
3. A brief (max 2 pages typed) essay describing past courses of study, intended areas of
study at the post-secondary institution, and the reasons the applicant wants to
continue on to higher education. Include significant events that have influenced
your goal choices and any involvement with Lakewood Theatre Company or
Lakewood Center for the Arts.
4. Performing Arts applicants for acting, vocal, instrumental and dance are encouraged
to submit a video. We suggest submitting two contrasting pieces to demonstrate
your range be it monologue, vocal, instrumental or dance (total 10 minutes
maximum).
5. Those pursuing Stage Management, Technical Theatre, Directing or Playwriting are
welcome to submit examples of their work.

Only applicants with a complete application package, submitted to Lakewood Theatre Company by
the end of the day April 4, 2025 will be considered. Selection is based on:
1. The responses on the application form.
2. The quality of the essay.
3. The quality of the responses in the interview
4. The strength of teacher and counselor comments.