CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship
This award is for full-time students with majors in the performing arts including, but not limited to, drama, music, dance, opera, marching bands, and other musical ensembles.
To assist you through the application portal, here are some screen captures.
ELIGIBILITY
U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate student
Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Pursuing a major and career in a performing art
Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities
Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district. Find your Representative here using your permanent or school address. All residents of/students in New Jersey have a senator who is a member of the CBC. To see a current list of CBC Members, visit the CBC Scholarship info page.
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ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Personal statement (500-1,000 words) addressing four topics in one cohesive essay. (Students should use the same personal statement when applying for multiple scholarships).
Two electronically submitted letters of recommendation. We suggest one come from a community or public service leader (i.e. church leader, community leader, volunteer organization). The application provides instructions for your references to upload their letters.
Electronic copy of detailed Federal Student Aid Report (SAR); this report comes from the US Department of Education and is typically 5 pages in length. This should be uploaded to the online application as a PDF document.
Resume (3 pages maximum) detailing your academics, extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service, and special skills.
Recent photograph suitable for publication (i.e., a cap and gown picture, or other professional quality and professionally dressed photograph).
2 minute visual recording sample (instructions link here). Applicant must be easily identified and the file must be saved in a format playable on Windows Media Player. It is suggested you create your video sample on a PC to ensure it is playable on Windows Media Player.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED MATERIALS Mail the below items directly to the Foundation
Official sealed transcripts from all institutions attended (high school diploma for current high school students, high school diploma and college transcript(s) for students still in or just finishing their freshman year of college, and college transcript(s) for current college sophomores and beyond). If your school has the capability of e-mailing official transcripts, your school may do so using the following e-mail: scholarships@cbcfinc.org
Proof of college acceptance (e.g. college acceptance letter). This is only for high school seniors or those returning to school.
Mailing address for additional required materials
Attn: Performing Arts Scholarship
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.
1720 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
NOTE: Our online application has “two” segments – General Application for general questions and Supplemental Questions for questions specific to that opportunity (personal statements, art samples, etc.). Once you flick “Finish and Continue” on the General Application you can begin the Supplemental Questions for your desired opportunity.
Phone: 202-263-2800; Email: scholarships@cbcfinc.org
More Information
Main Scholarship Page
FAQ Page
Award
$3,000.00
Scopes
Scholarships
Deadline
04/29/2016
Supplemental Questions
1. Upload a PDF copy of your electronic Student Aid Report (SAR) from your 2016-2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2. Please indicate your family member size. This is found on line #73 of your Federal Student Aid Report (SAR).
3. Please indicate your family Adjusted Gross Income. This information is located on line #85 of your Federal Student Aid Report (SAR).
4. Please provide a personal statement that responds to all of the following four (4) topics in one cohesive essay. The personal statement should be between 500 – 1,000 words. NOTE: If you are applying to multiple scholarships, please use the same personal statement for each.
Future goals: What field of study (major) do you plan to pursue? Why have you chosen that field? How will this field of study help you to achieve your future career goals?
Involvement in school activities/community and public service/hobbies/sports: What are your special talents and other areas of interest?
Deserving of scholarship: How will receiving this award affect your current and future plans?
Other experiences, skills or qualifications: What else do you feel should be considered in reviewing your application?
5. List your style background/training. For example, if you are a dancer, you could list "Postmodern - 2 years, Tap - 3 years." If you are a musician, you could list "Jazz - 3 years, Classical - 1 year"
Style
Years of Training
6. Select an area under which you want your samples to be reviewed.
7. This scholarship requires that you provide a sample of your creative work. Please upload a 2 minute visual recording sample. Be sure to read the sample tips and requirements at the bottom of the scholarship info page. The applicant must be easily identified and the file must be saved in a format playable on Windows Media Player. It is highly suggested you DO NOT create your video sample using a Mac and instead use a PC to ensure it is playable on Windows Media Player. Please keep files under 10 MB.
8. If your sample has a theme, please briefly explain.
