The Cromwell Trust ScholarshipFunded by The Cromwell Trust of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Purpose: The purpose of this award is to assist aspiring and deserving individuals in furthering their training, career advancement, and/or education, primarily in the performing arts and musical theatre.

Applicant criteria: Applicants should plan to utilize the award to further their artistic career or education. This

could be to attend a degreed or certified program at an educational institution, conservatory, or other non-profit institution providing special studies, or specific needs related to professional advancement/ development.

No age restrictions apply. Preference will be given to those with involvement in Red Mountain Theatre Company. Awards must be paid to an educational institution or U.S. based non-profit.Please note that the language, spelling, and clarity of thought within the application are very important.

Applicant must: Complete this application, including creative submission, and submit by March 16, 2020:

Via email attachment to kdean@cfbham.org Demonstrate financial need by providing the following documentation:

o If applying for assistant to two- or four-year higher education institution: Student Aid Report (SAR) showing Expected Family Contribution (EFC) obtained by completing the FAFSA

o If applying for non-degree studies/workshops or professional development: If you are primarily supported by your parents, provide their most recent

Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040 Note: Financial Need is criteria for selection but not as defined by Federal Guidelines.

If you support yourself financially, provide your most recent Federal Income Tax Return Form 1040, your most recent W2 or, if you do not have either, other documentation noting your financial situation.

Please white- or black-out social security numbers prior to submitting documentation. Submit at least one (1) letter of reference/character statement from an adult other than relatives

(preferably from teachers, coaches, trainers, and employers). Letter should be submitted in a separate sealed envelope or emailed (as an attachment) to kdean@cfbham.org

Optional Attachments: High School or College Transcripts ACT or SAT scores Brief Resume

DEADLINE: All applications, including support materials must be received by Monday March 16, 2020. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered. Award decisions will be announced by April 14, 2020.

The Cromwell Trust Scholarship

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Funded by The Cromwell Trust of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Legal Name: Provide your first, middle, and last name.

Birth Date:       E-mail: Input primary email contact.

Home Address: Enter street address, including apartment # if applicable. City, State: City and State Zip Code:      

Home / Cell Phone Number Primary Contact # Additional Contact Number      

How did you learn about this scholarship? Choose an item.

What is the income range for your household?

$35,000 or lower $36-45,000 $46-70,000 $71-99,000 $100,000+

Name of current High School or College, if applying for college scholarship: List school attending or graduated

Describe what this scholarship will fund, including the institution or activity, anticipated dates of attendance, and approximate costs of attendance/completion. If you will start college in 2020 but are not sure where you will attend, list the schools where you have applied or been accepted. (600 character limit) *If your application is selected, proof of enrollment/attendance will be required. Institution: Enter InstitutionAttendance Period: Enter anticipated dates of attendanceCost: Enter expected costsAdditional Information: Describe Activity, list additional colleges, etc.

Please answer the following questions carefully and concisely. Share information that will help reviewers understand who you are, what you are interested in, and what you hope for in the future.

Describe how creativity has touched/shaped your hopes and goals as an artistic/creative person? Discuss how creativity has helped you? e.g. gain new insights, solve a problem, help you learn something, accomplish a project, achieve a goal professionally or academically, or in other ways. Try to be specific. You may earn up to 10 points for this response. (1,500 character limit)Provide your response here.

Using the response from question 1, define creativity and tell us what creativity means to you? How has it touched your life and your aspirations? (For example, the artist Georgia O’Keefe says she sees the world in colors and brings that creativity to her art to help us see new views of nature, life, and her world. Another example, a dancer once said that she could not put into words what she could express in movement and that ‘the dance’ was creativity and the dance communicated to her and others intense connections, insights, and deep feelings.) You may earn up to 10 points for this response. (1,500 character limit)Provide your response here.

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Why do you need financial help with this activity? Describe any additional financial assistance or employment you have secured to help with the costs. Describe any special circumstances (financial, family situation, outside responsibilities, or hardships etc.) that increase your need for this scholarship. Your answer should be supported by the financial documentation you provide. You may earn up to 10 points for this response. (1,500 character limit) Provide your response here.

Who did you select to provide your reference(s)? Briefly explain why you chose that person or persons. The personal reference component will provide up to 5 points to your total score. (500 character limit) Provide your response here.

List your top three extracurricular or community service activities, the dates you participated, and why they were important to you. You may earn up to 5 points for this response. (500 character limit per activity)

a. Activity Ab. Activity Bc. Activity C

Have you been involved in the Red Mountain Theatre Company? If yes, please be specific about your involvement, listing the type and date(s) of involvement. You may earn up to 5 points for this response. (500 character limit) Provide your response here.

Required Artistic Submission: Provide artwork, a video, audio-recording, essay, poems, writing, or other submission that conveys your creativity.In the space below, provide 1-2 sentences that explain your artistic submission and how it demonstrates your creativity. Explain your artistic submission.

Provide a link to your artistic submission below, or attach a separate file or format using the best method to demonstrate your artistic submission. If the creative submission is a performance, it should be no longer than 3 minutes. If the submission is with a group, identify yourself and what your role is. You may earn up to 10 points for your submission. Insert link to online hosting of submission if applicable - Ex: Youtube link.

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By checking the box(es) OR signing below, I/We affirm that the information submitted on this application is accurate to the best of our knowledge. If awarded scholarship I/we give

permission to the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham to release student’s name to be used in promotional material.

I Agree to the Above (Electronic Signature Applicant)

___________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date

I Agree to the Above (Electronic Signature of Parent/Guardian, if applicant is a minor)

____________________________________________________________________________ **Signature of Parent/Guardian, if applicant is a minor. Date

**Signatures of applicant and parent/guardian required if applicant is a minor**ALL INFORMATION WILL BE CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL.

The application and the support materials must be received by our office by March 16, 2020.

For questions, contact Katie Dean (205-327-3803)Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

2100 First Avenue North, Suite 700, Birmingham, AL 35203kdean@cfbham.org