Gloriana Opera Company Scholarship

PLEASE NOTE THE MARCH 10th DEADLINE!

Gloriana Musical Theatre is pleased to announce scholarships available to graduating seniors from Mendocino High School, Mendocino Community High School, Fort Bragg High School and Noyo High School for the year 2024/25. These scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in the Performing Arts and plan to continue in a Performing Arts Degree Program. The monetary award will be determined by the Gloriana Board of Directors. To apply, students should contact their school counselor or continue reading below.

Applications can be found at Gloriana.org. A fillable PDF Application is available to be downloaded, filled in and emailed to director@gloriana.org. Click here for fillable PDF application.

Applying for Scholarships

Applications must include the following information: 

1. At least one letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your theatrical work e.g. teacher, director, mentor, etc. 

2. GMT Scholarship Information Form 

3. Maximum two page essay explaining: 

a. Prior participation in Performing Arts activities 

b. Why it is important to the student to continue in a field of the Performing Arts 

Criteria for selection: intention to pursue education in Performing Arts, prior experience in the field, and financial need. All applicants must have volunteered or participated in local performing arts some capacity (can be anything from acting to ticket taking to tech, etc...). Those not applying online must deliver the application to their school counselor in time to meet the Scholarship application deadline of March 10, 2025. Counselors will forward applications to the GMT Board whose decisions are final. Selected students will be notified prior to graduation. In order to receive the scholarship award, selected students must show proof of enrollment in a Performing Arts education program, by February 28th of the year following graduation. 

Please direct questions and/or send applications to: 

Jenni Windsor: director@gloriana.org

Deadline for application is March 10, 2025