A total of 10 students will receive this meaningful assistance.
About the Scholars Program
PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS OF THE ARTS INCLUDING FINE ARTS, GRAPHIC DESIGN, WRITING, MUSIC, DRAMA, AND ART ADMINISTRATION.
Ten students will be awarded a $3600 stipend along with peer support, mentoring, use of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church facilities, and an opportunity to have their work exhibited or performed in a public setting. First and Calvary has been a part of the community for more than 160 years. A campus icon, located next to the Juanita K. Hammons Hall of the Performing Arts near Missouri State University, we have a tradition of outreach and a desire to be an ongoing resource for students in the Springfield University community.
Who is eligible?
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Traditional undergraduate students and graduate students who are enrolled full-time in a local university/college for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Students who exhibit artistic excellence in their chosen field.
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Students who live their Christian faith.
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Desire to use their gifts in the context of F&C Church.
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Willingness to be coached and to work collaboratively with fellow artists.
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Agreement to provide the product of their creativity (e.g., original compositions of music, artwork, planning, or written documents) free of charge without future encumbrances on their continued use.
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Willingness and ability to attend monthly cohort gatherings to study and reflect on the spiritual calling of being creators.
What will internship recipients receive?
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A $400 monthly stipend distributed over 9 months coinciding with the local university academic year, not to exceed a total of $3600 for the year, while the student is in good standing with the agreed upon eligibility requirements.
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Access to the F&C building and grounds for studio space and inspiration.
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Assigned mentors and selected peer artists.