CAITLIN LOWANS YOUNG COMPANY SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:
The Caitlin Lowans Young Company Scholarship is a $500 scholarship named for Greater Boston Stage Company’s former Associate Artistic Director. Taking over from original Director of Education, Christopher Chew, Caitlin grew The Young Company into the program it is today. This scholarship has been established to honor a Young Company student who embodies the ideal that good theatre makes good people, as encapsulated in our mission. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Two awards of $500 will be offered, one to each class of students from 2020 and 2021. Applicants must have participated in at least three (3) programs with The Young Company and be planning to attend college in the Fall. “Programs” include a Fall or Spring class, Voice Lessons, Summer Festival, Winter Festival, or Spring Shakespeare. WHAT DOES THE APPLICATION CONSIST OF? • Cover Sheet-- Click here to download the Application Form and Cover Sheet • Transcript—Provide a copy of your current High School transcript (an unofficial version is acceptable). • Letter of Recommendation—submit one letter of recommendation, preferably from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, or work supervisor. Please note: the letter of recommendation cannot come from a Greater Boston Stage Company staff member, including Young Company instructors. • Essay—Submit an essay (1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font) addressing the following:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, August 10, 2021 at 5:00pm SUBMIT TO: Caitlin Lowans Young Company Scholarship Greater Boston Stage Company 395 Main Street Stoneham, MA 02180 Or by e-mail to education@greaterbostonstage.org WHAT WILL THE SELECTION PROCESS BE?
HOW WILL THE APPLICATIONS BE EVALUATED/WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR WINNING Applications will be evaluated based on the following:
If you have questions or need additional information, contact education@greaterbostonstage.org or 781-279-7885 x104. Thank you, and we look forward to receiving your materials!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Julia Nelson Director of Education Julia@greaterbostonstage.org 781-587-7904 Download the Application |