The Val Durling scholarship amount is $1000. This scholarship is a one-time scholarship and is awarded annually if we have an applicant who meets our criteria. The Barbara Jean Skinner scholarship is also for $1000 and has the same criteria. It is awarded when funds are available. When a scholarship is awarded, monies will be dispersed directly to the applicant’s educational institution to be applied toward tuition, required fees and supplies.

Eligibility

Applicants must be residents of Jefferson County. Applicants must be a graduating senior or a continuing or returning student enrolled in a community college, college, university, vocational or technical training institute. Applicants must have a minimum of a B (3.0) average or equivalent academic achievement in their most recent academic setting. Applicants should have the intention of pursuing a career in a performing arts related field such as acting, music, voice, dance, film or video production, music education, theater management, directing, writing, costume design, set design and construction or stage lighting and sound. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or age. All scholarship decisions will be made by the LVP Board of Directors.

Application Process

Applicants must complete a Scholarship application form. They must submit an essay of approximately 500 words explaining how their field of study has affected their lives to date and their goals for the future. Applicants must provide an example of their creative work appropriate to their field such as a link of a live performance. Applicants must provide at least two letters of recommendation from teachers or other individuals (not family members) who are very familiar with their artistic and academic abilities. Click here to download a Scholarship application form.

Application Deadline

Application and other requested information should be submitted via email to Theater@PortLudlowVillageCouncil.org by March 31.

A grant for up to $500 may be awarded to an individual or group to assist in the cost of attending a school approved music, theater, dance, film/video workshop/class or a competition or performance in a performing arts related subject. This is a one-time only award. All grant decisions will be made by the LVP Board of Directors. Any grant awarded will be paid directly to the school to be applied toward the cost of the activity for which it was applied. LVP will provide up to $1000 in grants annually and once that amount has been met, no additional grants will be awarded.

Eligibility

Individuals or groups applying must be residents of Jefferson County and enrolled in school. The workshop or performance or competition must be held during the current school year. Grants are awarded without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or age.

Application Process

Applicant must complete an application form. Applicant must provide a copy of their acceptance into the project for which they are seeking a grant. Applicant must provide a letter from a faculty member who is overseeing their participation which will include confirmation that all students have parental permission. To download a grant application, click here for Grant application form.

Application Deadline

The grant application and other requested information should be submitted via email to scholarship@ludlowvillageplayers.com at least six weeks before the date of the event for which the grant is being requested.

For Grant Information Contact Theater@PortLudlowVillageCouncil.org