UNDERGRAD
SCHOLARSHIPS
SUPPOrtinG FUTURE ARTISTS
SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE
UNDERGRADUATE VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP
The Mission of South Bend Civic Theater is to enrich and create community through live theatre. This mission is accomplished through the following three pillars: Excellence, Education, and Equity. Through our work, we pledge to be: 1) a light to illuminate darkness; 2) a flame to ignite curiosity; 3) a beacon to guide all toward hope, unity, and understanding. At SBCT, we believe theater enriches the lives of all who participate, and that art is crucial in creating connected citizens who value community and self. We inspire our community to exemplify the Civic Theatre’s 5 C’s: Creativity, Curiosity, Compassion, Civility, and Collaboration.
The South Bend Civic Theatre Undergraduate Volunteer Scholarship will provide $500 to a high school senior who plans to pursue a degree at an accredited tax-exempt college or university and continue to be involved in the performing arts throughout the future.
Our educational programs allow more of our community to experience the power of theatre. We offer outstanding theatre training and experiences by a team of professional, seasoned instructors who cultivate an environment of trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Qualifications
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Recipients must have been active as a volunteer of the South Bend Civic Theatre and live within the Michiana area. Activity may include on-stage talent, technical design or crew work as well as front-of-house.
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Applicant must be pursuing a degree at an accredited tax-exempt college or university. Theatre degree is not required but the expectation is that you would be involved in the performing arts in some capacity.
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Graduate with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 (4.0 Scale) from an accredited high school.
Application Process & Required Documents
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Fill out the scholarship application form, including the three, short essay questions.
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Send one letter of recommendation from a person in a leadership position who knows you well (e.g. teacher, principal, school counselor, director, employer, youth worker) This letter should not come from a family member.
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Submit official transcript with grades through senior year, fall semester (7th semester).
Application Submission Deadlines
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. There will be no exceptions.
- All items of your application, including the finished form and required documents above, must be submitted by 11:59 pm, April 21, 2025. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the application is complete and all materials are received on or before the deadline.
This Scholarship is strictly for students entering college. If you are looking for the general CIVIC education scholarships that may be applied to classes or summer camps, please click here.
A FLAME TO IGNITE CURIOUSITY
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES
Theatre for Young Audiences was launched in 2009 as a series of developmentally appropriate shows each season. These productions are dedicated to cultivating curiosity and exposure to the arts. The focus of TYA is to offer a theatre experience to everyone, no matter their background. Each year, students from across the South Bend area and larger region enjoy TYA performances for a reduced cost of $10 per student, or half of that for Title 1 schools. In 2019, more than 9,000 elementary and middle school students enjoyed TYA productions.
A BEACON TO GUIDE ALL TOWARDS HOPE
CLASSES & THE COMPANY
SBCT’s Classes provides a year-round curriculum for students in grades K-12 who have an interest in theatre. Members attend workshops in acting, improvisation, movement, and voice. They also experience the business of acting, including auditioning, scene study, dance, and singing. Research into SAT scores shows that students involved in drama performance perform better on the exam. Involvement in the arts has also been shown to increase student engagement, particularly for students considered to be at high risk for dropping out of high school. Students who participate in the arts are also three more times more likely to win an award for school attendance than those who do not.
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