SCHOLARSHIPS

All Kids deserve a chance

At KWC Performing Arts we believe all children deserve the opportunity to feel the glow of the spotlight. That is why we have a dedicated scholarship program to help with those experiencing financial hardship. Learn more about our scholarship opportunities and how to apply below.

Hope Scholarships

Financial Need-Based Scholarships & Leadership Scholarships

It is KWC’s desire to provide the benefits of fine arts and leadership education to all kids regardless of their financial situation. Hope Scholarships are awarded for financial need and are not based on talent. Most scholarship families have an average annual gross income of $25,000 or less. Both full and partial scholarships are available.

HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN. The deadline for the Kids Who Care Touring Company is 8/17/23 and the deadline for classes is 8/28/23.

  • Submit documentation to verify financial status
  • Schedule an interview/audition to evaluate the child's desire to participate
APPLICATION

Aaron Rivera Scholarships

Medical Need-Based Scholarships

It is KWC’s desire to make available the quality of life benefits of fine arts and leadership training to kids who are, or have a family member who is, undergoing a significant medical crisis that has placed a financial burden on the family. This scholarship is named in memory of a 10 year Resident Company member who battled cancer during his entire tenure at KWC.

  • Submit documentation to verify both medical status and financial need
  • Schedule an interview/audition to evaluate the child's desire to participate
EMAIL FOR INFO

The Orange Cunningham Scholarships

Leadership Training Scholarships

Through leadership training, fine arts education, and performance, KWC is building great leaders for our community. We make leadership training available to all kids who are invited on the KidPower Leadership Team. These scholarships are named in memory of a long-time employee of The Scott Theatre, Orange Cunningham.

  • Apply for and be accepted onto the KidPower Leadership Team
  • Attend KidPower Leadership Orientation, Letter Writing, and Training
EMAIL FOR INFO

HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL CAMPS & CLASSES:  Payment plans for classes and camps are available to any family who prefers to split their payments into installments. No additional payment application is required. The Auto Pay installment is set up in your CampSite account upon registering.

AARON RIVERA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL CAMPS & CLASSES:  Aaron Rivera Scholarships are awarded for financial need and are not based on talent. There is no average family income for this scholarship. Both full and partial scholarships are available.

THE ORANGE CUNNINGHAM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL CAMPS & CLASSES:  These scholarships are only awarded to KidPower Team members for summer leadership training and practicum and are not based on financial need. All KidPower Leadership Team members receive a Leadership Training scholarship. Student and Camp Staff leaders also receive a tuition scholarship to cover their leadership practicum.