Centennial Theatre Boosters Scholarships

2024-2025 Centennial Theatre Booster Club Scholarship Application

The Centennial Theater Boosters seeks to recognize the achievements of seniors who have participated in the program throughout their time at Centennial High School.

Scholarship money is raised by the boosters through fundraising events and community donations.

• This scholarship is for any graduating Centennial High School senior who has participated in at least one of the following: Improv, One Act, the fall play, or the spring musical as a cast or crew for at least 3 years, with one of those years being your senior year. Scholarships will be awarded to students who have fostered our belief of “Where Everyone Belongs” and to those who have demonstrated acts of community service, as well as leadership abilities during their time in Centennial Theatre.
• Applicants must complete this application which includes an essay and letter of recommendation and a list of volunteer activities.

Thespian Scholarships: 2 @ $1,000 to seniors who have been involved & dedicated in Centennial Theatre AND plan on majoring or minoring in theatre in college. Required for this scholarship is a 1 page essay highlighting what theater has meant to you, what you have learned during your years in this program, and the impact you have left on the Centennial theatre community. You will need to submit 1 letter of recommendation from an adult who knows you out side of the theater department, but cannot be from a parent or relative. This letter should state why they believe you deserve this scholarship. You will also need to complete 15 hours of community volunteer work outside of the theater department. These can be recorded on the form found on the theatre  website and uploaded to the Google Form application. This scholarship will be paid to the recipients at the end of their freshman year of college, and a proof of completion will need to be submitted. Proof of completion of your year in theatre must be provided through a college transcript or on institution letterhead from a college theatre director. If a Thespian Scholarship recipient does not end up majoring or minoring in theatre, their scholarship amount would be reduced to $500.

Theater Appreciation Scholarships: 2 @ $500 to seniors who have been involved & dedicated in Centennial Theatre. To apply for this scholarship, you must write a 1 page essay highlighting what theater has meant to you, what you have learned during your years in this program, and the impact you have left on the Centennial theatre community. You will need  to submit 1 letter of recommendation from an adult who knows you outside of the theater department, but cannot be from a parent or relative. This letter should state why they believe you deserve this scholarship. You will also need to complete 15 hours of community volunteer work outside of the theater department. These can be recorded on the form found on the theatre website and uploaded to the Google Form application.

Deadline: April 1, 2025

Applications will be reviewed by the Centennial Theatre Boosters Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee shall consist of individuals who do not have current seniors.

Recipients will be announced at the annual Recognition and Reveal Party at the end of the school year.

Scholarships are awarded for education at a two and/or four-year public or private college or university, community college, technical college, or an accredited professional school. Checks to be written to the recipient and the post secondary institution once verifications are met.