Application period for 2015 Music Scholarship has ended as of April 30, 2015.

Application and Guidelines

Scholarships from the John E. Profant Foundation For The Arts are funded by community support of the annual Fiesta Finale as well as by contributions, grants and bequests.

The mission of The John E. Profant Foundation For The Arts, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is to assist developing artists in the categories of music, dance, art, drama, and literature. In 2014 we made a change to our application process, and now focus on each discipline in a separate application period. The current round is focused on Music. We offer scholarships ranging from $500 to $2000, to applicants who successfully complete the application and review process. The scholarships shall not be limited by age and may be used to provide basic living support as well as tuition depending on individual needs. Recipients may reapply for continuing support. 

Preference may be given to artists unable to qualify for traditional scholarships, i.e. age, financial situation, etc. The selection committee will consist of established artists residing outside the County of Santa Barbara.

Guidelines:

Category: Music

Application time period: February 16 – April 30, 2015.  Applications must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2015. The outside envelope must clearly state Application for Music Scholarship.  

Applicants must be residents of the County of Santa Barbara. 

The application consists of two parts: 

1. The Application Form – please enclose 2 copies of your completed form. 

2. Supporting Material – 

a.  A short (NO MORE THAN 7 MINUTES) CD or DVD of your work. NO DUETS OR ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES PLEASE. Production quality of the CD or DVD will NOT be considered, as long as it adequately represents your talent.

b.  A photo of yourself.  (8″ x 10″ head shots are acceptable, but not necessary.)

Two copies of your application and one copy of your supporting material must be included within one envelope. Clearly mark supporting material with your name and email address. These materials will not be returned. 

Mail your applications with supporting material to: 

John E. Profant Foundation for the Arts 
Attn.: Review Committee 
3905 State Street, Suite 7 – 128 
Santa Barbara, CA 93105. 

Recipients will be notified and awarded funds in June, 2015. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by e-mail. Funds awarded are to be used for the purpose described in the application. A Monitor from our organization will follow-up to assist scholarship recipients in following the guidelines to receive funds.

– – – – – – –  The Application Form  – – – – – – –

Print the following questions, complete and mail them with the required materials described above. No email submittals will be accepted. 

Name: 

Phone Number: 

Address: 
(You must reside in, or attend school in Santa Barbara County. You may be a Santa Barbara resident temporarily attending school outside the county.) 

E-mail Address: 
(If you do not have a personal email address, submit an email address of a friend or relative who can contact you. This is required for future communications.) 

Social Security Number (last 4 digits): 

How did you hear about this application? 

Category: MUSIC (please check one)

_____ Instrumental

_____ Vocal

Description of Enclosed Material:  (CD, DVD, document) 

Your Plans for the Funds:

A)  Check one Category

_____ Classes/Workshop

_____ A project benefiting the community

_____ Other  __________________________________________________

B) On a separate sheet of paper, describe your Goals (500 words or less)

Describe your talent 

How do you plan to develop your talent? 

What are your unique needs?

If your application is successful, how will the funds be used?