NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
The Lesli Berk Memorial Scholarship gives a financial reward to (1) college-bound Twinsburg School District-residing high school senior, based on demonstrated contributions and commitment to Twinsburg Community Theatre in remembrance of Lesli Berk, a longtime TCT friend, volunteer, and advocate.
Criteria: The students eligible for this scholarship must be graduating high school seniors who reside in the Twinsburg School District. Students should submit a scholarship application and essay on the forms provided, and submit to the Twinsburg Community Center – clearly marked “TCT Scholarship Application”.
Guidelines: Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in one payment by January 31st. Applicants must have demonstrated contributions to Twinsburg Community Theatre during 9-12th grade, or equivalent. The following criteria and consideration will be utilized to determine the winner of the annual scholarship:
- Twinsburg Community Theatre Experience (show participation, costumes, workshop, set building, marketing, concessions, etc…)
- Character (displays good attitude, outgoing, personable, willing to take risks, try new things…)
- Application (is the application submitted in a professional/neat manner? Is it complete?)
- Essay (Essay questions are answered in a thoughtful, personal summary)
The Twinsburg Community Theatre Committee Members will review all submissions to determine the scholarship recipient. The Twinsburg Community Theatre Committee Members reserve the rights to revoke and/or not award the scholarship(s), if deemed appropriate.
Amount: The scholarship awarded will be a minimum of $500.
Deadline: Applications will be available this October.
The scholarship is NON-Renewable. Only High School Seniors who reside in the Twinsburg School District, and who have significant experience with Twinsburg Community Theatre are encouraged to apply for the Lesli Berk Memorial Scholarship.