APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015 Please submit the original application and three photocopies THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA LESLIE M. BROWN CHIEF PORTFOLIO SERVICES OFFICER Telephone: (754) 321-2100 Facsimile: (754) 321-2693 (Signatures on File) July 9, 2014 TO: FROM: VIA: SUBJECT: High School and Center Principals Leslie M. Brown, Chief Portfolio Services Officer Office of Portfolio Services Desmond K. Blackburn, Ph.D. Chief School Performance & Accountability Officer ARTS FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Arts for the Future Scholarship Fund is a community-‐wide initiative designed to promote artistic career opportunities for graduating high school students. Since inception fifteen years ago, approximately $745,000 has been distributed to over 745 high school graduates. Every Broward County Public high and technical school is invited to select graduating seniors who are outstanding in the arts including: theatre, dance, music, visual arts and technical arts (e.g. lighting, sound, set design). Our goal is to award $1,000 scholarships to selected graduating seniors. Your assistance in promoting and communicating this scholarship program through your art, music and drama departments, BRACE counselors and guidance counselors is requested. Scholarship awards will be presented at the Stars on Parade gala celebration on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Amaturo Theater. Please find attached the Arts for the Future Scholarship package. You may copy the forms as needed. The application deadline is January 16, 2015. The original application and three copies should be ponied to Damian Huttenhoff, Director, Athletics & Student Activities, KCW, Third floor. Should you have any questions, please contact Damian Huttenhoff at 754-321-2550. LMB/DKB/DH:sw Attachment cc: Brian Kingsley, Chief Academic Officer (Acting) Directors, School Performance & Accountability Leona Miracola, Director, Innovative Programs Marla Armstrong, Curriculum Specialist, Art K-‐12, Innovative Learning & Arts Joe Luechauer, Curriculum Specialist. Music K-12, Innovative Learning & Arts Matthew Schroeder, Curriculum Specialist, PE K-12, Innovative Learning & Arts APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015 Please submit the original application and three photocopies ARTS FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP FUND SENIOR PHOTOGRAPH ONLY NO OTHER PHOTO WILL BE ACCEPTED! DO NOT SEND COPYRIGHTED PHOTOS! Student’s Name (print): (Last) Date of Birth: / / (First) Social Security #: Parent (Guardian) name(s): Home Address: Home Telephone Number: Parent/Guardian Work Telephone Number: Current High School: Current Un-weighted G.P.A.: College/Institution Plan to Attend: (Middle) APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015 Please submit the original application and three photocopies Circle Student’s Main Artistic Interest: Visual Arts Theatre Dance Music Technical Arts (e.g. lighting, sound, etc.) Arts Scholarship Categories (please check) Ft. Lauderdale Downtown Rotary Club/Parker Theatre: ($1,000 non-renewable award to any accredited college or university. Rotary Scholarship requires evidence of financial need). The Parker Theatre scholarship is for performing art students only. General Benefactor Scholarships (Rose Miniaci, Joe and Wini Amaturo, M.H. Yager Foundation). ($1,000 non-renewable scholarships to any accredited college, university or post-secondary art institution). APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015 Please submit the original application and three photocopies 1. Please list the cultural art activities you are involved with at your school (Grades 9-12): 2. Please list all community, school and civic activities you have been involved in (Grades 9-12): 3. Number of documented Volunteer Service/Service Learning Hours: _________ 4. Please list all extra-curricular school activities (sports, clubs, etc.): APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015 Please submit the original application and three photocopies 5. How have the arts influenced your life? 6. What is the role of the arts in your future? Signature of Applicant Date 7. Written comments from principal, teacher, guidance counselor. Signature Submit all materials to: Position School Board of Broward County, Florida Damian Huttenhoff, Director Athletics & Student Activities 600 SE Third Ave., Third Floor Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Date APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015 Please submit the original application and three photocopies ARTS FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Work Sample Requirements All submissions must be original and current work (less than 12 months old). Work samples (audiotapes, videotapes, CDs, or DVDs) will not be returned to applicants. Dance • • • • • Format: Videotape (VHS format, standard quality) or DVD; Length: 5 minutes maximum Label work sample with applicant’s name, dance technique, and date recorded Include on the videotape or DVD: o Introduction: state your name and information about the two pieces you will perform o Provide two contrasting pieces – can be original choreography by applicant or any other choreographer Selection must be cued or track clearly labeled Group performance pieces will not be accepted _______________________________________________________________________ Theatre • • • • • • • Format: Videotape (VHS format, standard quality) or DVD; Length: 5 minutes maximum Label work sample with applicant’s name, selection(s), and date recorded Include on the videotape or DVD: o Introduction: state your name and information about the two monologues you will perform, such as title of play, author, character, etc. o Provide two contrasting monologues o Camera should be fixed and stationary with full body visibility o Filmed against a neutral background o No costumes Musical theatre applicants must replace one of the monologues with a piece that showcases signing voice and, if applicable, movement, dance, and choreography Technical theatre applicants must include pictures of their designs as well as written descriptions, and a videotape or DVD showing examples of their designs in a production Selection must be cued or track clearly labeled Group performance videos cannot be accepted _______________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015 Please submit the original application and three photocopies Visual Art • • • • • Students who apply in the area of Visual Arts must submit a CD with 2 images of their artwork in a high resolution JPEG. All images must be original and created within the past 12 months. CD’s will not be returned. Clearly label visual arts work sample (CD) with student’s full name, school, art media and the date created. The artist release form must be attached. Artist Release Form The School Board of Broward County shall have the right to reproduce, exhibit, and otherwise use the submitted work, in whole or in part, in any manner whatsoever in all media without limitations. A parent/guardian signature is necessary if the student is under the age of eighteen. Artist Name (Please print): _________________________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________ ______________________________________ (father/mother/legal guardian) of the minor who signed this release. The release is entered into with my agreement and consent. Parent/Guardian Name (Please print): ________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________ APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015 Please submit the original application and three photocopies Music • • • • • • Format: Audiotape (of good sound quality) or CD; Length: 5 minutes maximum Label work sample with applicant’s name, instrument or voice, selection(s), and date recorded Include on audiotape or CD: o Introduction: state your name and information about the two selections you will perform o Instrumentalists: provide a performance of 2 contrasting selections of a movement from a larger work or portion of a single-movement work o Performance should show command of technique (e.g. appropriate tone, expression, style, and performance skills) o Appropriate accompaniment is allowable Selection must be cued or track clearly labeled Electronically enhanced performances cannot be accepted If performing original music, please provide written score _______________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015 Please submit the original application and three photocopies Supplemental Application for Fort Lauderdale Downtown Rotary Club/Parker Theatre Please complete the following supplemental application form and submit the required documentation if you are applying for the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Rotary Club and The Parker Theatre Scholarship funds. Student lives with (check one): Mother & Father Father Guardian Relative Specify Mother Number of siblings living at home: Number of siblings currently in college: Are you employed? If yes, where? How many hours a week do you work? there? How long have you worked Approximately total yearly gross income of family (confidential). $ Include copies of last IRS tax records (1040) for all wage earners including the student applicant. Has applicant applied for Federal Student Aid? Yes No (If yes, please attach a copy of your Federal Student Aid application). Do you have a Florida Prepaid Tuition Contract? Yes No I certify that all of the statements made with regard to this scholarship application are true and correct and that false statements will automatically disqualify me from consideration. Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Submit all materials to: School Board of Broward County, Florida Damian Huttenhoff, Director Athletics & Student Activities 600 SE Third Ave., Third Floor Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
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