SAMUEL H. SCRIPPS BAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Part of BAM Education
Teachers, please encourage eligible students to apply!
We are delighted to announce the fifth year of the Samuel H. Scripps BAM Scholarship Fund for postsecondary education. These scholarships exclusively benefit students who have participated in BAM’s arts education programs at some point between kindergarten and 12th grade. Every year, BAM awards two- and four-year scholarships to support students in their pursuit of higher education in dance or theater in the fields of performance, presentation, or arts administration.
This special program honors the memory of former BAM Trustee Samuel Scripps, a world traveler and arts patron who worked in theater and generously supported dance and theater throughout his lifetime.
For more info, contact ETS Scholarship & Recognition Programs at 609.771.7878 or SRP-CSR@ets.org
2012 Scholarship Information
The Samuel H. Scripps scholarship was established to reward students who exemplify the mission and goals of BAM’s education programs. The scholarship helps current and former participants of BAM’s education programs who plan to major in acting, musical theater, directing, dance, choreography, arts administration or design/technical theater to attend an accredited institution of higher education.
All students who apply for the scholarship will be evaluated on their level of participation in BAM education programs, school and community activities, and demonstrated leadership through examination of writing samples, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Application materials will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of admission and financial aid professionals from colleges and universities in and around New York City who are familiar with BAM’s mission and with the practice of identifying well-rounded students to receive scholarship funding.
The number of awards will vary based upon the number and quality of qualified applicants. Approximately $45,000 in scholarship funding will be awarded.
The Samuel H. Scripps BAM Scholarship is administered by ETS Scholarship & Recognition Programs (SRP), located in Princeton, New Jersey. ETS, an independent, non-profit corporation, is the world’s largest private educational testing and measurement organization, and is known for a commitment to advancing learning and increasing opportunities for students worldwide.
Am I Eligible?
Applicants for the Samuel H. Scripps BAM Scholarship must:
-Have been a student who benefited from one or more of the many BAM education programs between kindergarten & 12th grade.
-Be either a high school senior, current undergraduate student (associate or bachelor's degree candidate) or current graduate student (master's degree candidate).
-Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited institution in the Fall 2012 semester (as determined by the institution)
-Must major/concentrate (or intend to major/concentrate) in dance or theater (inclusive of acting, musical theater, directing, choreography, arts administration, and design/technical theater)
Note: If a scholarship recipient changes to a major other than those approved by the scholarship program, the award will be forfeited.
How Do I Apply?
Interested students must complete the Samuel H. Scripps BAM Scholarship application and questionnaire and mail it, along with a current, complete official transcript of grades to SRP no later than February, 28, 2012. On-line transcripts and grade reports are not acceptable. Applicants will receive a postcard from SRP to acknowledge receipt of their application. If an acknowledgement card is not received within three weeks, applicants may call or e-mail SRP to verify that the application has been received.
Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, answer all questions as completely as possible. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by SRP.
How Are Recipients Selected?
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of participation in BAM education programs, academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and outside appraisals. Financial need is not considered.
SRP, through the rankings of its selection committee, will name the scholarship recipients. In no instance does BAM play a part in the selection. All applicants agree to accept the decision of SRP as final. Applicants will be notified in May. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
Are the Awards Renewable?
Scholarships will be paid by SRP in August of 2012 for the 2012-13 academic year, and are renewable for a term determined by the type of degree you are pursuing:
-Associate degree or technical certification is renewable 1 year or until completion of degree/certification
-Bachelor's degree is renewable 3 years or until completion of bachelor's degree
-Master's degree is renewable 3 years or until completion of master's degree