The Annual Clarkson Music Theatre Performing Arts Scholarship is a $1,000 Bursary awarded each year to a graduating student who is a Mississauga Resident, entering a post-secondary education, with proven and special ability in the Performing Arts and the intent to continue his/her studies in the Performing Arts (dance, music, acting, technical production). The student’s pursuit of Artistic improvement may be achieved through courses in post-secondary studies, extra-curricular involvement, private lessons or other proven means. Special consideration will be given to applicants who are in need of financial help AND /OR have a record of involvement in Community Theatre. Clarkson Music Theatre is pleased to continue its mandate to foster young people, music and theatre in Mississauga through this program.
Below are CMT’s parameters for this Performing Arts Scholarship:
- Applicant is a graduating high school student who is a Mississauga Resident, entering a post-secondary education, with proven and special ability in the Performing Arts and the intent to continue his/her studies in the Performing Arts (dance, music, acting, production).
- Applicant will submit the Application Package which consists of:
- A Completed Application Form (attached)
- A 250 – 500 word letter of introduction to Clarkson Music Theatre defending why he/she deserves this award and how the one thousand dollar prize money will be applied to improve his/her skills in the Performing Arts. See rationale above.
- A detailed LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT from his/her high school teacher (addressed and sealed) to the Board of Clarkson Music Theatre. Such reference should supply evidence of both the applicant’s ability and experience in the Performing Arts and why the teacher endorses his/ her application for this CMT scholarship.
- Completed Application packages (consisting of completed Application Form, Applicant Letter and Teacher Endorsement) must be received by Clarkson Music theatre postmarked, May 15, or earlier.
- The successful Applicant will be chosen by the Board of Directors and announced at the June Board Meeting. (The successful candidate must provide Clarkson Music Theatre with proof of acceptance to post-secondary institution / or a copy of his/her paid receipt of tuition payments for the upcoming year before receipt of the bursary).
- Successful candidates agree to be contacted by CMT regarding this award and to be acknowledged in future News Items by CMT and its affiliates.