Lee Aca Thompson Performing Arts Scholarship
Lee Aca Thompson was a dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, teacher, and mentor.
Lee Thompson studied with and performed with some great entertainers throughout his life. He traveled around the world performing and teaching. He chose to be a teacher, with his students ranging from babies to adults. His goal was always to pass his love of the performing arts to all he encountered.
This scholarship aims to honor Lee Aca Thompson by supporting students pursuing ventures in the performing arts.
Any BIPOC undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing the performing arts may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us which area of the performing arts you’re pursuing, how long you’ve been studying your craft, and what your long-term artistic goals are.
What area of performing arts are you going into? How long have you been studying your craft? What are your long term goals in this art?
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The application deadline is Apr 9, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 9, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 9, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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