FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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1 FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 10, 2017 AUDITION DATES: Vocal/Instrumental/Piano: Tuesday, June 6 2:00 6:00pm Acting/Musical Theatre: Tuesday, June 6 2:00 6:00pm Visual Arts: Wednesday, June 7 2:00 6:00pm Dance: Wednesday, June 7 2:00 6:00pm Technical Theatre: Wednesday, June 7 2:00 6:00pm Mail completed forms to: Alora Haynes, Chair Fine Arts Department Santa Fe College, E NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL Please check any areas in which you wish to audition or to make a presentation: (you may chose more than one) THEATER ACTING TECHNICAL THEATER MUSICAL THEATER VISUAL ARTS DANCE MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL Instrument: VOICE Vocal range: PIANO Name: SF College Student ID#: Phone #: address: 1

2 APPLICATION FOR FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP PERSONAL INFORMATION (Please print clearly) Name: Last Name First Name Middle SF College ID# Please note, you must apply to SF College before auditioning Address: Mailing Address: Street or P.O. Box Apt. # City State Zip Code Telephone: ( ) (home) ( ) (cell) Emergency Contact Person: Telephone: ( ) TRANSCRIPTS: Applicants MUST provide an unofficial copy of a high school transcripts as incoming freshman and/or current college transcript if you are a dual-enrolled high school student. Photo copies are acceptable. If you are currently enrolled at Santa Fe College or any other college or university, you must provide unofficial copy of transcripts Please note: an unofficial copy is acceptable. We do not have access to the copy you sent with your college application. RESUME On a separate sheet of paper please list experience(s) you have in areas relating to your interest. Be as specific as possible. (Please include both classes taken, special training and performances and/or competitions.) Include this resume with your application. NARRATIVE SKETCH New Applicants: This sketch is your opportunity to inform the scholarship committee about yourself. In a brief narrative of approximately 500 words, please explain your own long term goals, and describe how a Fine Arts Scholarship will help you achieve those goals Returning Applicants: This sketch is your opportunity to reflect on the challenges and accomplishments of the past year. In a brief narrative of approximately 500 words, please explain (1) how the Fine Arts Scholarship has affected your growth as a scholar, as a leader, and as an artist; and (2) how the scholarship will help you continue your personal and professional development ACADEMIC RECOMMENDATION FORM One academic recommendation form should be filled out by an academic teacher. Please print the following form and include it in your application. The reference should come from an academic instructor and not from a current fine arts faculty or band director or music director. 2

3 Academic Recommendation Form Section 1: To be completed in Ink by the Applicant Please complete Section 1 before giving this letter to a reference who is able to comment on your academic qualifications for receipt of a scholarship award at Santa Fe College. Teachers in any academic subject are required. Please do not ask a current Santa Fe Fine Arts faculty member. This is a reference for your academic standing and not a reference for your ability in your art form. Family members should not be used as references. Name of Applicant Name of Recommender Address Job Title City State Zip Name of Business / Organization / School Applicant s SF College ID Number Phone Number of Recommender Section 2: To be completed in Ink by the Recommender It is important to the candidate that you provide him/her with a rating on the items listed below. Please feel free to include additional information on the back of this form, if you desire. After completing this form, please return it to the student to submit with the application form or mail it to Tari Kendall E-137, Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83 rd Street, Gainesville, Florida Outstanding Above Average Average Poor No Opinion Leadership ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Attitude ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Motivation and Diligence ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Interpersonal Skills ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Initiative ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Writing Ability ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Speaking Ability ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Community Involvement ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Demonstrated Intellectual Ability ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) How long have you known this student? In what capacity? Additional comments: Signature of Recommender Date 3

4 FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & CONTRACT Fine Arts Scholarships are granted to successful applicants for Fall/Spring/Summer semesters with eligibility reviewed after each semester to confirm the continuation of scholarship. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to reapply for a second year. No student may receive a scholarship for more than two years or a maximum of 60 credit hours whichever comes first. The Fine Arts Scholarship covers in-state tuition for Fall and Spring and Summer semesters, providing a $122 for each credit hour the student is registered for and the remainder will be moved to the students Smart Card and can be used for books or other supplies. Out-of-state and international students are eligible to receive a Fine Arts Scholarship, but they will receive funding only for the amount equivalent to in-state tuition. NOTE: Students who have already earned an A.A. or B.A., are NOT eligible. Scholarship students will be under the guidance of the departmental scholarship advisor, Tari Kendall, and of an assigned faculty mentor in their specific discipline area. Scholarship students are required to meet all the expectations of Santa Fe College and the Fine Arts Department. These expectations are outlined below and are supervised by the Fine Arts Department representative. Failure to meet these expectations will result in the revocation of the scholarship. To maintain a Fine Arts Scholarship, students must: (1) maintain an overall 2.5 GPA* (no grade lower than a C will be acceptable) (2) maintain a minimum of 12.0 credit hours in Fall/Spring/Summer term; 6.0 credit hours in Summer term.(summer terms are not required) (3) follow a program of study outlined by the Fine Arts Department, focusing on area of concentration. (4) actively participate in departmental events, productions and meetings as assigned by department chair and/or discipline mentor. (This requirement will include some evening and weekend commitments.) (5) abide by student conduct code and maintain professional conduct. (6) meet with departmental representative for midterm review and requirement fulfillments prior to registration of each new semester. (7) meet with assigned discipline mentor monthly and as scheduled by the advisor (8) notify departmental representative prior to any change in your academic schedule. (9) must not perform with outside groups without permission from the Chair of the Fine Arts department. *A grade of a D or "F" or W or I earned in any course will result in immediate scholarship revocation. **It is expected that Fine Arts Scholarship students will maintain the highest level of professional and personal conduct at all time. Scholarship students must abide by the Student Conduct Code of Santa Fe College and exhibit the highest standards of leadership and responsibility. Any student displaying irresponsible or unprincipled personal or professional behavior will be placed on probation and will have their scholarship eligibility reviewed. Failure to fulfill the requirements listed above may lead to scholarship ineligibility Please sign below as agreement and understanding of the above rules and regulations: Signature Date 4

5 Please send pages 1 4 only to : Alora Haynes, Chair Fine Arts Department Santa Fe College, E NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL Reminder: Scholarship merit is based on the following criteria: 1. ability to function as a model student to all students in their discipline 2. minimum of 2.5 GPA 3. completed application form 4. scholarship audition/portfolio submission and/or interview 5. interview with Chair on responsibilities, leadership qualities, and departmental expectations. 6. declared program of study in Art, Music, Dance, Musical Theatre, Acting, or Technical Theatre Santa Fe College is committed to an environment that embraces diversity, respects the rights of all individuals, is open and accessible, and is free of harassment and discrimination based on, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, veteran status, and genetic information. The college does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admissions. EA/EO notice Inquiries regarding non-discrimination polices should be directed to: Lela Frye, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator 3000 NW 83rd Street, R-Annex, Room 105, Gainesville, Florida (352) lela.frye@sfcollege.edu 5