Scholarship Program

Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre is offering a limited number of need-based scholarships to qualifying students* for either All Access or Junior Stars: On Stage.

*To qualify for scholarship funds, applicant must not have previously participated in MGR Junior Stars: On Stage, Junior Stars: Marcellus, Junior Stars: Spring Training, or All Access.

Scholarship Information

Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and are assessed on a first-come, first served basis.
The entire application must be completed and submitted to be considered.
Students receiving a scholarship must arrive on time for class. Excessive tardiness could affect future scholarship eligibility, and may result in dismissal from class.
Inappropriate behavior and/or excessive absences could also affect future scholarship eligibility and may result in dismissal from class.
Only online applications will be accepted.

Timeline for Scholarships

All Access Deadlines:

Grease:

5/24: Deadline for Scholarship Application.
5/25-5/30: Scholarship winners will be notified.
5/31: Deadline for Registration.
6/15: Grease All Access begins.

South Pacific:

7/26: Deadline for Scholarship Application.
7/27-8/1: Scholarship winners will be notified.
8/2: Deadline for Registration.
8/17: South Pacific All Access begins.

JS: On Stage Deadlines:

9/23: Deadline for Scholarship Application.
9/24-9/27: Scholarship winners will be notified.
10/8: Junior Stars: On Stage begins.

Scholarship Instructions

Verify that your child is interested in and eligible for All Access or Junior Stars: On Stage. Please review class descriptions and schedules here before applying.
Carefully read over the Scholarship Information (left).
Fill out the Scholarship Application Form (below).
If a scholarship is awarded to your child, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance via email from our Artistic Associate, Josh Katzker.
Follow the directions on the Letter of Acceptance.

NOTE: To be considered, the entire application must be completed and submitted. Applicants may be asked to submit tax returns or other financial documents to verify proof of income.

Scholarship Application Form

Student's Name*
First Last
Student's Gender*
Student's Birthday*
MM
DD
YYYY
Grade*
As of Fall 2019.
Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone (Primary)*
Phone (Secondary)
Email*
2nd Parent/Guardian or Emergency Contact Name
First Last
2nd Contact Phone
Class*
Will you be registering for All Access or Junior Stars: On Stage?
Medical Concerns
Does the Student have allergies, asthma, or any other medical concerns?
Past Participation*
Have you previously participated in after school or summer programming through Merry-Go-Round Youth Theatre?
Survey
How did you hear about our Scholarship?
Monthly Earned Household Income*
(After taxes.)
Additional Monthly Income*
(Social Security, Welfare, AFDC, Child Support, Alimony, etc.)
Total Monthly Income (Add two previous lines.)*
Applicants may be asked to submit tax returns or other financial documents to verify proof of income.
Number of Adults in Household*
Number of Children in Household*
Additional Financial Information
Are there any other financial circumstances you would like to be considered? If so, please explain.
Additional Information
Is there anything else we should consider when reviewing your application?
Financial Information Release*
I understand that as a condition of the Scholarship Application process I may be asked to submit tax returns or other financial documents to verify proof of income.
- I Understand.
Application Acknowledgment*
I understand that there are a limited number of scholarships and that completing and submitting this application does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded to my child.
- I Understand.
Confirmation and Release*
By checking the box below, I agree that I have read the Scholarship Conditions. To the best of my knowledge the above information is correct. Further, I agree to release and discharge Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents of and from any claims, demands, or liability of damage arising from the participation of my student in any classes or programs sponsored by Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Inc.
- I have read and agree to the statement above.