F in e A r ts S c h o la r s h ip A p p lic a tio n
Eligibility
 Open to local students entering grades 7
Visual and Graphic Art (see below)
Original and two copies of application form
– 12 who have lived in Juneau for at least
and any required attachments
one year.
Creative Writing:
 Scholarship must be used by June 1 of next
year.
 Applications must be filled out and signed by
the
Student.
 Students may apply only in one discipline.
Purposes
o Prose: Three writing samples written in
the last six months, typed doublespaced on white paper comprising a
minimum of 5 and no more than 15
pages
o Poetry: Seven poems written in the last
six
months,
(double-spacing
required for poetry.)
General Scholarships range from $100-$400
At least two of your samples should
and may be used for:
be written outside of a school
 tuition and travel to a performing or fine arts
assignment. A combination of both
camp (including those outside of Alaska);
private lessons; workshops; master classes;
(attach details such as brochures or
instructor resumes)
 instrument rental/repair/purchase; (attach
brand name and cost of equipment and/or
repair)
 creative writing and fine arts
materials/supplies/equipmen
t.
Designated Scholarships range from $250-$500
and support students in specific disciplines.
Juneau Symphony Scholarship Up to $600
awarded annually to the most outstanding
orchestral instrument applicants.
Jane Stewart Memorial Music Scholarship Two
$250 scholarships will be awarded to the most
outstanding music applicants overall annually.
Application Checklist
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prose and poetry is acceptable.
Dance: No additional attachments
Drama: No additional attachments
 Music: copy of each audition piece.
 Technical Theatre: sample of design
work.
One letter of recommendation
from
a
Auditions and Interviews
teacher, either past or present, familiar with
All applicants will share their work through
your skill in the discipline.
a 15 minute audition and/or interview with
Résumé showing training, lessons and
the adjudicators.
experience in the artistic discipline. If
The public is invited to attend performance
necessary feel free to attach up to 2
auditions. Interviews are between reviewers
additional pages to the application.
and applicants only.
Application deadline:
Both should be treated as a performance
April 1, 5:00pm
with appropriate attire and presentation.
(or first Monday if April 1 is a Sunday)
Auditions take place at the Juneau Arts &
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council
Culture Center and, in the case of dance, at
350 Whittier, Suite 101
Juneau Dance Unlimited.
Juneau, AK 99801 .
Audition dates are announced on the web, and
Applications may be mailed or hand-delivered to
applicants will select their audition time when
JAHC.
they submit their application.
Faxed or emailed applications will not be
Applicants must be on time: Late arrivals
accepted.
cannot be accommodated.
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Specific Discipline Requirements:
Creative Writing/Prose & Poetry
15 minute
one 3- minute piece that demonstrates different
styles, prepared in or out of school. Any style.
(pop, rock, classical, etc) is acceptable.
interview. Scored
Memorization is not required but will
on
contribute to the final score.
content,
creativity,
grammar,
word choice, and
organization.
Be prepared to play/sing scales.
Voice: Provide accompanist (Vocalists should
not accompany themselves) or pre-recorded
accompaniment. Boombox and piano
available.
Dance
15 minute audition and interview
Present two polished solo pieces.
Dancers provide their own accompaniment. A
boom box will be available.
Scored on
technique,
basic skills,
appropriateness of music and routine.
understanding of the dance form and
genre. 
Drama
15 minute audition and interview
Present two memorized monologues, 1-3
minutes in length, in different, contrasting styles.
Scored on
character establishment,
voice control,
movement,
scene communication and
preparation.
Music: Voice/Instrument
15 minute audition/interview
Perform two solo pieces of contrasting style or
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Scored on
technique,
accurate reading and
interpretation.
Technical Theater 15 minute interview.
Attach a résumé of technical experience in
performing arts production, video production or
any other arts-related technical field to your
application, including samples of design work.
Scored on
skill development,
experience,
creativity, and
originality.
Visual & Graphic Arts
15 minute interview.
Bring a portfolio with a minimum of ten
samples (some of which may be slides,
digital images) showing a variety of recent
work, at least five of which were created
outside of school.
Scored on
originality,
creativity,
technique and
interpretation.
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 Creative Writing (Attach 3 copies of required samples)
Dance
Drama
Music:
Technical Theater
Visual Arts:
(Attach 3 copies of music)
Fine Arts Scholarship
Application
DEADLINE APRIL 1( no later than 5pm) or first Monday is April 1 is a Sunday
_____________________________________________________________________________________ NAME
AGE
DAY PHONE
________________________________________________________________________ _____________ MAILING
ADDRESS
E-MAIL
_____________________________________________________________________________________ SC HOOL
_____________________________________________________________________________________ PARENT(S) /
GUARDIAN (include address if different)
DAY PHONE
EMAIL
_____________________________________________________________________________________ NAME OF
ACCOMPANIST (if applicable)
RESIDENT OF JUNEAU SINCE:
DAY PHONE
PREVIOUS JAHC SCHOLARSHIP/GRANT: (year)
APPLYING FOR:
Creative
Music:
Writing
Technical Theater
Dance
Visual Arts: _______________
Drama
Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
1. Please describe how you will use this scholarship to advance your artistic growth. Include a budget
showing anticipated costs. Attach informational materials that show the merit of your plan
(brochures on workshops, information about teachers, information about instruments, etc.
2. Have you performed in a concert, participated in a theatrical production, been published, or
displayed artwork publicly? If so, please describe.
3. Have you been accepted into a fine arts program at a college or university? If so, where?
4. What is your background in the discipline for which you are applying? Attach up to 2 additional
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pages and your résumé.
5. What are your long-term artistic career goals?
6. Tell us what you expect will be a successful result of receiving this scholarship.
SIGNATURE
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