2020 DRAUCA J. HOLMES SCHOLARSHIP (DJHS)
SPONSORED BY PROPONENT IT
Heritage Community Theatre believes in education, learning, and the performing arts. That’s why we partnered with ProponentIT of Farr West to sponsor the Heritage Community Theatre Scholarship Program. The program is designed to encourage and assist students in pursuit of post-high school undergraduate education.
Scholarship Focus
Local graduating High School Seniors who will be majoring in Performing Arts in their post-high school studies. Approved fields of study include Theater Arts, Musical Theater, Theater Education or other related fields.
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Award Specifics:
One scholarship award of $500 will be granted in 2024.
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Scholarship Eligibility:
Drauca J. Holmes Scholarship Applicants:
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Must be graduating from an accredited high school or obtain their GED certification in 2024 no later than June 16, 2024
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Must be a Utah resident at time of graduation.
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Must have performed in, or been part of the production staff or crew of a Heritage Community Theatre production.
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Must be accepted to a post-high school undergraduate educational college or university, majoring in a field related to Performing Arts
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Application Process:
Interested students must complete the Drauca J. Holmes Scholarship (DJHS) 2024 application form and submit to DJHS Chair, Michael Combe.
Postmark deadline May 24, 2024. Submit by Email using instructions on the next page.
Copy of school transcript is not required for this scholarship. However, current GPA and School administration phone number are required items on the application form.
All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by Heritage Community Theatre DJHS committee.
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Obligations:
Scholarship recipients have no obligation to Heritage Community Theatre. However, they are required to submit an acceptance letter, with anticipated use dates and a Thank You letter to ProponentIT. Student must also provide proof of enrollment or request for deferment to Heritage Community Theatre DJHS committee Chair.
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Scholarship Recipient Selection:
Scholarship recipient is selected on the basis of:
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Academic record
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Participation in Heritage Community Theatre productions and other productions
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Participation in school and community activities
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Goals and aspirations stated in the application
Financial need is not considered.
Selection of recipient is made by DJHS committee and ratified by Heritage Community Theatre Board of Directors. All information to determine a student’s merit is obtained from the completed application and school inquiries as necessary.
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Obtaining Scholarship Award:
To be eligible to receive this Scholarship Award, recipient must submit an Acceptance letter to the DJHS committee Chair, Michael Combe and a Thank You letter to Proponent IT no later than May 7, 2024. Failure will result in Scholarship being awarded to next qualified applicant.
Heritage Community Theatre will mail a one-time payment of $500 to the DJHS recipient’s home address on the application form. The check will be made payable upon the following conditions:
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Proof of enrollment, such as tuition receipt, into a college or university
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Must provide proof of enrolled into a college or university before August 31, 2024. A deferment request can be requested by submitting a letter to DJHS committee Chair, Michael Combe before August 31, 2024.
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Administration:
The DJHS award is objectively administered by the Heritage Community Theatre DJHS committee. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin. Awards are restricted to individuals who, at minimum, meet the criteria defined in the Scholarship Eligibility section above.
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Heritage Community Theatre reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time, including termination of the program. This document is not controlled when printed or downloaded.
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Please direct questions about the scholarship program to:
Michael Combe, Heritage Community Theatre DJHS Committee Chair
mcombe@heritagetheatreutah.com
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Proponent IT contact information:
3055 W 2600 N
Farr West Ogden, UT 84404
801-621-2999
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