MPTT Scholarships

As part of its mission, the MPTT is committed to offering financial aid and assistance in the form of scholarships to local post-secondary students engaged in the dedicated study of Theatre, Dance, and Music Performance.

Scholarship Criteria

In order to be eligible to apply for a scholarship from the MPTT, students must fulfill the following requirements:

Be a current resident of the Monterey Peninsula (i.e. – the applicants permanent address must be within the Monterey Peninsula even if the applicant is currently studying out of state or abroad). Provide proof of residency.
Be currently enrolled in a course of study of major in Theatre, Dance or any form of Music Performance (Instrumental or vocal) in a certificated and/or licensed post-secondary institution of higher learning (i.e. – Community or four-year college; Private Conservatory or Academy).
Provide current transcripts (PDF copies of official transcripts acceptable) of current course of studies indicating a GPA of 2.5 or above in coursework for the indicated major.
Provide a statement of financial need and intended use of potential scholarship funds.
Provide a copy of the front page of their (or that of their parents/guardians) last tax return.
Provide a letter of recommendation from a current instructor/administrator.

PLEASE NOTE: Scholarship check will be provided directly to the applicant’s institution/academy.

This completed form and all required application materials and documents must be received by the Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust no later than January 31, 2022.

If Manual submission, mail in one packet to:

Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust, PO Box 761 ~ Monterey CA 93942-0761

The following need to be included in the packet. Review the application process for more detail.

Application Form • typed original plus one copy; signature (download here)
Resume/Curriculum Vitae • original plus one copy.
Narrative Autobiography • original plus one copy, not to exceed two pages, double-spaced.
Statement of Community Service • original plus one copy, not to exceed two pages, double-spaced.
Career Goals • original plus one copy, not to exceed one page, double-spaced.
Official Transcripts • original plus one copy
Proof of Enrollment
Two Letters of Recommendation

Complete Application Below

Full Name *

Street Address *

Is the address above your permanent residence? *

Permanent Address *

Day Phone *

Email Address *

Briefly state your connection with the Monterey Peninsula *

Briefly state your current volunteer/public service activities: *

ACADEMICS: Undergraduate University Attended

College or University Name *

Degree Received & Year *

Field of Study *

G.P.A. *

ACADEMICS: University Enrolled in/or Accepted for Graduate Studies

University Name *

School or Department *

University Address *

University Phone *

Anticipated Degree *

Field of Study *

Anticipated Graduation Date *

FINANCIAL NEED: Estimated costs of program for Academic Year

Tuition *

Books *

Room/Board *

Other Fees *

Other Fees Description *

Other Expenses *

Other Expenses Description *

Estimated 2022 Income *

Estimated 2022 Income Sources *

Will you be receiving other financial assistance for 2022-2023? *

Financial Assistance Sources & Amounts *

DOCUMENT ATTACHMENTS: PDF, DOC, or DOCX

Resume/Curriculum Vitae *

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Narrative Autobiography *

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Statement of Community Service *

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Career Goals *

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Official Transcripts *

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Proof of Enrollment *

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Letter of Recommendation #1 *

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Letter of Recommendation #2 *

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